K3 Car-free possible

La Videmanette, Bergstation, VD

Via ferratat de la Videmanette 2

Via ferrata 2 climbs the southwest ridge of the Rubli (Rüeblihorn) above Rougemont, one of three iron ways on this limestone peak between Saanenland and.

Image: Daniel Anker

Difficulty

Difficult via ferrata

Current status

Seasonally open

Today falls within the published opening season

Checked 2 h ago

Total time

1 h 10 min

Approach + via ferrata + descent

Route description Via ferrata 2 climbs the southwest ridge of the Rubli (Rüeblihorn) above Rougemont, one of three iron ways on this limestone peak between Saanenland and Pays d'Enhaut. Established by mountain guide Kobi Reichen in 2002, it is rated K3 and covers 380 m of route length with 160 m of height gain, taking about an hour. The line follows exposed rock, including a steep chimney section and airy traversing ground, before reaching the west and main summits.

Via ferrata 2 climbs the southwest ridge of the Rubli (Rüeblihorn) above Rougemont, one of three iron ways on this limestone peak between Saanenland and Pays d'Enhaut. Established by mountain guide Kobi Reichen in 2002, it is rated K3 and covers 380 m of route length with 160 m of height gain, taking about an hour. The line follows exposed rock, including a steep chimney section and airy traversing ground, before reaching the west and main summits.

Route map

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Route Info/Map

Start: 46.46006, 7.20527
Finish: 46.46092, 7.20704
Parking: -

Approach / VF / Descent

Segment timings and vertical stats from the current VFOS dataset.

Total: 1 h 10 min

Approach

Access

Duration: 5 min
Distance: 181 m
Ascent: -
Descent: 30 m
Elevation: -

From La Videmanette, walk to the saddle at point 2121, where the starts of Via ferrata 1 and Via ferrata 2 are located together.

Via ferrata

Duration: 1 h
Distance: 488 m
Ascent: 160 m
Descent: -
Elevation: 2,284 m

The route climbs the southwest ridge of the Rubli to the west summit, then continues along the ridge on a path to the main summit. Along the way it passes a steep chimney-like section and an airy ridge traverse before easing off near the top.

Descent

Exit

Duration: 5 min
Distance: 181 m
Ascent: -
Descent: 30 m
Elevation: -

Descend via Via ferrata 1, starting close to the summit cross; from the exit of route 2, head toward the cross where the descent path branches off to the right. This descent takes about half an hour.

Total duration: 1 h 10 min
Total distance: 686 m
Total ascent: 160 m
Total descent: 30 m

Escape points

No escape point details are recorded yet.

Opening season

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Transport

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

Last lift down

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SBB to Rougemont SBB from Rougemont Navigate to start point

Train

Rougemont

Informationen zur Seilbahn Rougemont - Videmanette: https://www.gstaad.ch/bergbahnen/

Coordinates: 46.46012, 7.20484

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Route feel

VFOS editorial ratings on a 1-5 scale.

Ratings -

Variety

How much the route changes in movement and terrain.

- -

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.

- -

Sustained effort

How continuous or relentless the physical effort feels.

- -

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: 2/4
Power: 2/4
Endurance: 2/4
Psyche: 2/4

Photos

1 source photos

Safety notes

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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

Opening season · Vaud Promotion
https://www.vaud.ch/en/tourism/activites/rougemont-la-videmanette-cable-car-in-summer/

Official

Last scraped: 2 Aug 2026 · Opening-season source retained for status provenance.
SAC-CAS approach
https://www.sac-cas.ch/de/huetten-und-touren/sac-tourenportal/le-rubli-1586/berg-und-alpinwandern/zustieg-via-ferrata-de-la-videmanette-890/

Official

Last scraped: 2 Aug 2026 · Official SAC-CAS Route Portal source; English API data and attribution retained.
SAC-CAS return
https://www.sac-cas.ch/de/huetten-und-touren/sac-tourenportal/le-rubli-1586/berg-und-alpinwandern/zustieg-via-ferrata-de-la-videmanette-890/

Official

Last scraped: 2 Aug 2026 · Official SAC-CAS Route Portal source; English API data and attribution retained.
SAC-CAS via ferrata
https://www.sac-cas.ch/de/huetten-und-touren/sac-tourenportal/le-rubli-1586/klettersteig/via-ferratat-de-la-videmanette-2-714/

Official

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

Field review

No contested fields are currently flagged.

At a glance

Location: La Videmanette, Bergstation, VD
Elevation range: 2,284 m
Car-free possible: Yes

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