Vie ferrate in Switzerland

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.

The longest and most demanding via ferrata in Switzerland! Long, vertical ladders, with steep and strength-sapping climbs. The backdrop is grandiose, and the views across and down are fantastic.

The Tour d'Aï is short and powerful. The via ferrata is difficult, highly exposed, at one point even with a slight overhang, and has excellent safety.

An athletic via ferrata, the kind of climb which the Lugano mountain guide Delio Ossola.

A characteristic Alpine via ferrata, set against a stunning backdrop, with excellent safety using rope wires, pitons and some ladders.

One of the most spirited and most spicy routes, on the massive mountain local to the town of Gruyères.

A secured climb for mountain walkers, offering two Vie ferrate for beginners and experienced climbers on the 'Rüeblihorn', the name given by the Saanenland locals to Le Rubli.

Tough sports via ferrata, with excellent safety using wire ropes, iron treads and artificial handholds.

Arranged wholly in the style of its French (or western Swiss) predecessors, this via ferrata has optimum safety. The views across and down into the Val de Travers from above, on the broad rock barrier, are very appealing.