Via ferrata

From green pastures to vertical mountains

Our via ferrata, featuring the very latest equipment, offers visitors a choice of routes up to expert level. In addition to the ropes lining the cliffs, you’ll find an incredible 66-metre-long footbridge on the descent route.

For an OPTIMAL AND SAFE EXPERIENCE, take the time to estimate your capabilities, because it’s true that the full-empty route lives up to its name and is particularly demanding.

Discover the via ferrata on video.

Choosing the right route

Foothills route rated K3 out of 6 – fairly difficult

Things to bear in mind to ensure that everything runs smoothly:

  • Good physical condition
  • Adapted equipment
  • Recommended experience
  • Can be adapted for via ferrata novices if accompanied
  • A varied itinerary with rest areas
  • The feeling of emptiness is present, but moderately so
  • 2 short variations will allow you to test the K4 level

 

Voie Plein vide 1 K5 rating out of 6 – very difficult

Things to bear in mind to ensure that everything runs smoothly:

  • Very good physical condition
  • Adapted equipment (+short lanyard)
  • Good experience of via ferrata
  • For experienced riders who are not afraid of overhanging sections
  • Few rest areas with very sustained passages
  • The feeling of emptiness is omnipresent

 

Voie Plein vide 2 rated K6 out of 6 – extremely difficult 

Things to bear in mind to ensure that everything runs smoothly:

  • Impeccable physical fitness
  • Adapted equipment (+short lanyard)
  • Very good via ferrata experience
  • For experts with very good arm endurance
  • Almost the entire route is overhanging
  • The feeling of emptiness is omnipresent
  • Perhaps the toughest in Switzerland

 

Once you reach the summit, the adventure is not over as the descent from the summit to the end of the via ferrata is part of the route. It requires concentration and physical effort.

Find out more in the sections below.

Map

The routes

Our two routes of different levels each include a few variations.

At the top, several zones are provided so you can settle down and enjoy the view while remaining safe. The via ferrata continues with a descent section in which you will have the opportunity to take a 66 m. footbridge, which can be bypassed. At the end of the route, take the hiking path to return to the top of the ski lifts.

Les contreforts
Level K3 - Quite difficult
Elevation gain 180 m.
Weight 40-120 kg
Minimum height 1.40 m.
Cable length 600 m.
Cable car Summit approach 15 min.
Return to the cable car 40 min.
Total activity time 2-5 h.

For larger groups, allow around 1 hour more. Times are approximate.

Plein vide
Plein vide I Plein vide II
Quotation K5 K6
Level Very difficult Extremely difficult
Elevation gain 160 m. 160 m.
Weight 40-120 kg 40-120 kg
Minimum height 1.40 m. 1.40
Cable length 660 m. 620 m.
Cable car Summit approach 15 min. 15 min.
Return to the cable car 40 min. 40 min.
Total activity time 2-4 h. 2-4 h.

For larger groups, allow around 1 hour more. Times are approximate.

Information

Practical info via ferrata
  • For rental, we offer a continuous lifeline belay system. It prevents any handling error and drastically reduces any risk linked to this activity
  • A brief explanation will be provided to those renting the equipment
  • Classic via ferrata equipment can be used
  • To guarantee the maintenance and quality of the via ferrata, we ask for a contribution of CHF 4.00, payable at the reception desk or on the course
  • The start of the course is 15 minutes from the arrival of the gondola. Follow the white arrows!

 

We accept no responsibility for accidents.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS VIA FERRATA
  • Access under the sole responsibility of the user
  • Access reserved for people who are not prone to vertigo, who are sure-footed and in good physical condition
  • Obligation to wear suitable equipment (harness, via ferrata lanyards, helmet)
  • It is difficult to turn back once people are on the route
  • Need to know the correct way to do via ferrata
  • No access in case of risk of storm, rain, snow or ice
  • Accessible only to people over 1.40 m. tall and weighing over 40 kg
  • For more comfort, we strongly recommend wearing gloves
Rates
Adult Pack (25-63 years) 39.-
Senior Pack (from 64 years) 36.-
Young pack (16-24 years) 36.-
Child pack* (6-15 years) 31.-
Course only 4.-
Equipment rental only 18.-

Price in CHF

The via ferrata package includes the rental of the equipment (lanyard, harness and helmet), the route and return by cable car

*Only children over 1.40 m and 40 kg are allowed to use via ferrata with our rental equipment.

You can pay at the reception at the foot of the ski lifts or at the top. It is also possible to pay the contribution of 4.- by Twint, thanks to the QR code found on the starting panel of the course.

Equipment rental
  • Monday to Thursday: at the reception at the foot of the gondola until 2.30 p.m
  • Friday: at the reception at the bottom of the gondola until 5.30 p.m
  • Saturday: at the top of the cable car until 5 p.m
  • Sunday: at the top of the cable car until 3 p.m

We reserve the right not to hire equipment if the weather conditions do not allow the use of the via ferrata.

The last cabins go down at 6 p.m from Sunday to Thursday.

On Fridays and Saturdays, equipment must be returned by 8.30 p.m at the latest.

Via ferrata Grade Scale

The file below explains the Swiss via ferrata ratings.

The via ferrata in video

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