Die ersten steilen Meter bilden gleich die "Schlüsselstelle". Der gut von weiter unten zu sehende weiss-rote Punkt markiert den Einstieg.
K3

Sex Rouge (VD), VD

Via Ferrata des Dames Anglaises

Image: Bernd Jung

Difficulty

K3

Difficult via ferrata

Current status

Confirmed open

The latest source indicates this route is open

Checked 14 h ago

Total time

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Approach + via ferrata + descent

Route description Via Ferrata des Dames Anglaises is a K3+ route that replaced the former Pierredar ferrata, lost to landslide damage. The name refers to the rock towers, the "English Ladies," seen along the way. Difficulty is moderate overall, concentrated mainly in one hard move near the start, with the rest of the route staying in the K2 to K3 range. Despite the manageable grading, the setting is high-alpine, so stable weather is strongly advised.

Via Ferrata des Dames Anglaises is a K3+ route that replaced the former Pierredar ferrata, lost to landslide damage. The name refers to the rock towers, the "English Ladies," seen along the way. Difficulty is moderate overall, concentrated mainly in one hard move near the start, with the rest of the route staying in the K2 to K3 range. Despite the manageable grading, the setting is high-alpine, so stable weather is strongly advised.

Route map

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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 sac-cas.ch.
Route Info/Map
Start
46.32293, 7.20386
Finish
46.32182, 7.20990
Parking
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Approach / VF / Descent

Segment timings and vertical stats from the current VFOS dataset.

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Approach

Access
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Distance
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Ascent
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Descent
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Elevation
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Via ferrata

K3
Duration
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Distance
514 m
Ascent
280 m
Descent
-
Elevation
2,971 m

The route opens immediately with its crux: a steep traverse followed by a vertical rock step. Beyond this, the ferrata offers little further exposure or technical difficulty, with a few minor rock steps that could be bypassed on foot. The final section runs along a rocky ridge crest, exciting but not particularly hard, before reaching Col de Prapio within a few minutes.

Descent

Exit
Duration
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Distance
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Ascent
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Descent
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Elevation
-
Total duration
-
Total distance
514 m
Total ascent
280 m
Total descent
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Escape points

No escape point details are recorded yet.

Opening season

Typical published season

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Route feel

VFOS editorial ratings on a 1-5 scale.

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Variety

How much the route changes in movement and terrain.

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Complexity

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

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Beauty

Scenery, setting, and overall aesthetic quality.

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Exposure

Airiness and exposure independent of technical difficulty.

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Sustained effort

How continuous or relentless the physical effort feels.

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Crux tags

No crux tags are recorded yet.

SAC-CAS route profile

Source ratings on the SAC-CAS 1-4 scale.

Official source
Mountain experience
3/4
Power
2/4
Endurance
2/4
Psyche
2/4

Photos

9 source photos
Die ersten steilen Meter bilden gleich die "Schlüsselstelle". Der gut von weiter unten zu sehende weiss-rote Punkt markiert den Einstieg.
Die ersten steilen Meter bilden gleich die "Schlüsselstelle". Der gut von weiter unten zu sehende weiss-rote Punkt markiert den Einstieg.© Bernd Jung
Eine der wenigen steileren Passagen kurz nach dem Einstieg.
Eine der wenigen steileren Passagen kurz nach dem Einstieg.© Bernd Jung
Eine nicht-englische Dame auf der Via Ferrata.
Eine nicht-englische Dame auf der Via Ferrata.© Bernd Jung
Eine nicht-englische Dame auf der Via Ferrata. Dahinter der Glacier de Prapio.
Eine nicht-englische Dame auf der Via Ferrata. Dahinter der Glacier de Prapio.© Bernd Jung
Tolles Klettersteigambiente auf der Felsrippe.
Tolles Klettersteigambiente auf der Felsrippe.© Bernd Jung
Tolles Klettersteigambiente auf der Felsrippe.
Tolles Klettersteigambiente auf der Felsrippe.© Bernd Jung
Kraxelei an der langen Felsrippe.
Kraxelei an der langen Felsrippe.© Bernd Jung
Kurz vor Erreichen des Col de Prapio: Links Sommet des Diablerets, rechts Sex Rouge mit Bergstation.
Kurz vor Erreichen des Col de Prapio: Links Sommet des Diablerets, rechts Sex Rouge mit Bergstation.© Bernd Jung
Beim Col de Prapio.
Beim Col de Prapio.© Bernd Jung

Transport

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Safety notes

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Emergency

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Mobile signal

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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

  • Opening season · Glacier 3000

    https://www.glacier3000.ch/en/openings/

    Official

    Last scraped: 2 Aug 2026 · Opening-season source retained for status provenance.

  • SAC-CAS via ferrata

    https://www.sac-cas.ch/de/huetten-und-touren/sac-tourenportal/sex-rouge-vd-1789/klettersteig/via-ferrata-des-dames-anglaises-2518/

    Official

    Last scraped: 2 Aug 2026 · Official SAC-CAS Route Portal source; English API data and attribution retained.

Field review

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At a glance

Location
Sex Rouge (VD), VD
Elevation range
2,971 m
Car-free possible
Unknown

Weather

Trailhead forecast