Walk-in
From the cable-car station, a short downhill section goes to the Cabane
des Diablerets (2,485 m). Keep to the right here on the path to the
lodges and across a harmless tier of rock down to the start of the via
ferrata (approx. 2,400 m).
Tête aux Chamois via ferrata
A grassy ledge which gradually narrows into a strip of rock barely more
than the width of a foot leads you out into the vertical, immediately
quickening the pulse. This is followed by alternating climbs and
horizontal sections; vertical passages equipped with iron stirrups lead
to the next ledge. After roughly a third of the total route, the via
ferrata approaches the foot of the wall; if you have had your fill of
the nerve-tingling excitement, thrilling to the vertical, then you have
the option of heading downhill at this point (the "échappatoire").
The continuation of the via ferrata is, if anything, more demanding,
with short overhangs and traverses which force the climber out from the
face of the rock. The "Rocher Jaune", a yellow outcrop in the wall,
beneath mighty overhangs, is guaranteed to set nerves jangling - inviting you to dance above the bottomless void, albeit whilst
benefiting from the best of safety (irons for foot- and hand-holds,
securing ropes). The route continues over ledges; a wooden rail
assisting when crossing a break in the rock. There is an airy traverse
to an overhang, before the route eases over compact rock and out onto a
stunning terrace. Turning left takes you to the last steep climb, and
the finish (approx. 2,410 m).
Descent
A trail path leads through the Entre la Reille cirque up to the cable-car station at the Tête aux Chamois.
Tête aux Chamois - Pure adrenalin
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Character of the route
A sports via ferrata "à la française", running through the drops on the north side of the Tête aux Chamois: numerous extremely exposed traverses, and in between these shorter vertical passages. Essentially, it follows a series of natural ledges, comfortably wide in places, but often narrowing until just wide enough to take a foot; the traverse of the "Rocher Jaune" is guaranteed to set your hair standing on end. An unusual feature is that you climb down to the start, and from the finish you climb up to the cable-car. The via ferrata extends over about 800 metres.
Difficulty
K 5. Technically only a moderately demanding via ferrata, but the route is seriously exposed and has some passages which sap the strength (overhangs). Achieving this climb calls above all for fearlessness and vigorous commitment. A third of the way along, it is possible to come off the via ferrata on the scree slope below the Tête aux Chamois.
Starting-point
Col du Pillon (1,546 m), road crossing from Gstaad to Les Diablerets; post-bus.
A sports via ferrata "à la française", running through the drops on the north side of the Tête aux Chamois: numerous extremely exposed traverses, and in between these shorter vertical passages. Essentially, it follows a series of natural ledges, comfortably wide in places, but often narrowing until just wide enough to take a foot; the traverse of the "Rocher Jaune" is guaranteed to set your hair standing on end. An unusual feature is that you climb down to the start, and from the finish you climb up to the cable-car. The via ferrata extends over about 800 metres.
Difficulty
K 5. Technically only a moderately demanding via ferrata, but the route is seriously exposed and has some passages which sap the strength (overhangs). Achieving this climb calls above all for fearlessness and vigorous commitment. A third of the way along, it is possible to come off the via ferrata on the scree slope below the Tête aux Chamois.
Starting-point
Col du Pillon (1,546 m), road crossing from Gstaad to Les Diablerets; post-bus.
![]() | Quelle: Eugen E. Hüsler/Daniel Anker: Wandern vertikal. Die Klettersteige der Schweiz, AT Verlag, Baden 2004 |
Region: The Alps of Vaud, Les Diablerets
Peak: Tête aux Chamois (2,525 m)
Time required: in total 3 hours (via ferrata 2 1/4 hours.)
Variation in height: with drop and climbing again, 240 m (via ferrata 100 m)
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Contact Information
- Diablerets Tourisme
Rue de la Gare
Case postale 144
1865 Les Diablerets
Tel. +41 (0)24 492 33 58
Fax +41 (0)24 492 23 48
info@diablerets.ch
www.diablerets.ch
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