Also called the Via ferrata de la Tête aux Chamois, this route has all the physically challenging aspects of this sport combining climbing and high mountain hiking. Ranked ‘difficult’, this via is suitable for seasoned climbers who are not afraid of a challenge!
Difficulty
Best season
Summer
Highest point
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Lowest point
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Near the Cabane des Diablerets, the start of the Via ferrata du Rocher Jaune can be reached on foot from the village or the Col du Pillon, but the easiest way is to take the gondola to Glacier 3000. The via is a 5 minute walk from the first gondola stop.
The Via ferrata du Rocher Jaune is ...
ACCESS:
By car: via route du Pillon, Col du Pillon parking
By train: Aigle – Les Diablerets (TPC), then by bus up to Col du Pillon
Approach: 10 minutes’ walk from the intermediate station (La Cabane) of Glacier 3000
EQUIPMENT RENTAL:
Equipment hire available from Holiday Sport, Jacky Sports, Centre Paradventure in Les Diablerets and McBoard in Villars.
LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY:
Office du Tourisme des Diablerets
Chemin du Collège 2
1865 Les Diablerets
+41 (0)24 492 00 10
info@diablerets.ch