Via ferrata de la Videmanette 1 via ferrata preview
K1 Beginner-friendly

Waadtländer Alpen

Via ferrata de la Videmanette 1

Via ferrata de la Videmanette 1 is a K1 via ferrata in Waadtländer Alpen. Plan route status, GPX, weather, transport, and sources on VFOS.

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Difficulty

K1

Easy via ferrata

Total time

1 h 35 min

Approach + via ferrata + descent

First via ferrata check

Possible first-route candidate

This route is marked beginner-friendly because the available data suggests an easier K1/K2 grade. Check current conditions and source details before going.

For a first route, use a

Via ferrata set glossary definitionVia ferrata setTwo lanyards with an energy absorber made for via ferrata.A certified VF set is designed to reduce force in a fall on fixed cables.Do not substitute slings or ordinary climbing quickdraws for a VF set.
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Harness glossary definitionHarnessA climbing harness that connects you to the VF set.Use a properly fitted climbing harness compatible with your VF set and body size.
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Helmet glossary definitionHelmetHead protection for rockfall and impacts.A climbing helmet is strongly recommended on via ferratas because other parties, loose rock, or slips can create impact hazards.
, and go with a qualified guide, instructor, course, or an experienced partner who understands the risks.

K1: Usually straightforward protected climbing or walking terrain with limited technical difficulty. Still requires proper VF equipment where the route is equipped.

Find my first via ferrata Gear checklist

Equipment rental

Rental TBC

VFOS has not linked a rental source for this route yet.

Download GPX Navigate to parking SBB to trailhead SBB return Weather

Last lift down

Check Waadtländer Alpen timetable

Approach / VF / Descent

Segment timings and vertical stats from the current VFOS dataset.

Total: 5 min

Approach

Access
Duration
5 min
Distance
TBC
Ascent
TBC
Descent
30 m
Elevation
TBC

Via ferrata

K1
Duration
1 h
Distance
500 m
Ascent
190 m
Descent
TBC
Elevation
2,137 m

Via ferrata 1 is also the descent route from Le Rubli. The easy Via ferrata 1 and the medium difficulty Via ferrata 2 run together along the lower part of the southwest ridge and then move into the south-east flank. After a slab, they separate: the path 1, which is mainly used in the descent, climbs through the rather grassy south-east flank directly to the main summit of the Rubli (2285 m) to the summit cross and book.

Descent

Exit
Duration
30 min
Distance
TBC
Ascent
TBC
Descent
TBC
Elevation
TBC
Total duration
5 min
Total distance
500 m
Total ascent
190 m
Total descent
TBC

Escape points

No escape point details are recorded yet.

Route map

Download GPX

Zoomable topographic map showing available approach, via ferrata, descent, start, finish, and parking geometry. The Download GPX link near the route map heading provides the same route geometry as a file.
Annotated route info/map available from bergsteigen.com.
Route Info/Map
Start
46.46006, 7.20527
Finish
46.46314, 7.21101
Parking F6P5+8G Videmanette ski center c fav center, 1659 Rougemont, Switzerland
46.48608, 7.20906

Transport

Plan around the trailhead, parking, and public transport links.

Last lift down

Check operator

SBB to Waadtländer Alpen SBB from Waadtländer Alpen Navigate to F6P5+8G Videmanette ski center c fav center, 1659 Rougemont, Switzerland

Parking

F6P5+8G Videmanette ski center c fav center, 1659 Rougemont, Switzerland

Address: F6P5+8G Videmanette ski center c fav center, 1659 Rougemont, Switzerland Altitude: 967 m Parking reference from ferrataguide.com.

Coordinates
46.48608, 7.20906
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Route feel

VFOS editorial ratings on a 1-5 scale.

Ratings TBC

Variety

How much the route changes in movement and terrain.

TBC TBC

Complexity

Route-finding and technical problem-solving beyond pure grade.

TBC TBC

Beauty

Scenery, setting, and overall aesthetic quality.

TBC TBC

Exposure

Airiness and exposure independent of technical difficulty.

TBC TBC

Sustained effort

How continuous or relentless the physical effort feels.

TBC TBC

Crux tags

No crux tags are recorded yet.

Route description

Via ferrata de la Videmanette 1 is a K1 via ferrata in Waadtländer Alpen. Plan route status, GPX, weather, transport, and sources on VFOS.

Safety notes

Check current local information before setting off.

Rega 1414

Emergency

In Switzerland, call Rega on 1414 for mountain rescue. European emergency number: 112.

Mobile signal

Cell coverage can be patchy in gorges, valleys, and behind ridges. Download route notes and tell someone your plan.

Storms

Avoid thunderstorms and wet rock. Via ferrata cables can become hazardous quickly in poor weather.

Sources & data Attribution, source priority, and field-review status for this route.

Referenced sources

  • ferrataguide:1481

    https://ferrataguide.com/ferrata/Via_ferrata_de_la_Videmanette_%28Voie_1%29

    Reference

    Last scraped: 4 Jun 2026 · Source used for attribution and factual cross-checking; canonical VFOS text is paraphrased separately.

  • SAC-CAS route: Via ferrata de la Videmanette 1

    https://www.sac-cas.ch/en/huts-and-tours/sac-route-portal/le-rubli-1586/via-ferrata/via-ferrata-de-la-videmanette-1-680/

    Reference

    Last scraped: 5 Jun 2026 · SAC-CAS route portal source used for route geometry and factual cross-checking; VFOS links back for attribution.

Field review

No contested fields are currently flagged.

At a glance

Location
Waadtländer Alpen
Elevation range
2,137 m
Season
TBC
Beginner-friendly
Yes
Car-free possible
Unknown

Weather

Trailhead forecast