Fixed rope routes
Via Ferrata de Tière
Champéry
5/16°
Open460 m long, with an elevation gain of 140 m and a 75° inclination at times, the Via Ferrata de Tière crisscrosses the Tière River Gorge twice over suspension bridges.
Difficulty
IntermediateLength
5.89 kmDuration
3:00 h
Description
Part rock climbing, part hiking, Via Ferrata is a sensational way to explore rugged alpine terrain.
Part hiking and part mountaineering, a Via Ferrata allows hikers to safely navigate treacherous alpine terrain. With the proper equipment, adults and children alike (1m50 minimum is advised), can clip safely to a series of cables and iron rungs fixed to the valley's vertiginous rock walls.
The Tière Via Ferrata is 460 m long and has an altitude gain of 140 m, skimming up sheer rock walls that can attain a vertiginous 75° grade. The route crosses over the River Tière in 2 places using suspension bridges, offering spectacular views of the rushing cascades below. The Via Ferrata's departure point is at 'Sous-Scex', altitude 900 m, and culminates at 1,190 m altitude.
Via Ferrata equipment can be rented from local sports shops Borgeat Sports, Holiday Sport, Berra Sports and Experience Champéry according to opening hours.
Part hiking and part mountaineering, a Via Ferrata allows hikers to safely navigate treacherous alpine terrain. With the proper equipment, adults and children alike (1m50 minimum is advised), can clip safely to a series of cables and iron rungs fixed to the valley's vertiginous rock walls.
The Tière Via Ferrata is 460 m long and has an altitude gain of 140 m, skimming up sheer rock walls that can attain a vertiginous 75° grade. The route crosses over the River Tière in 2 places using suspension bridges, offering spectacular views of the rushing cascades below. The Via Ferrata's departure point is at 'Sous-Scex', altitude 900 m, and culminates at 1,190 m altitude.
Via Ferrata equipment can be rented from local sports shops Borgeat Sports, Holiday Sport, Berra Sports and Experience Champéry according to opening hours.
Turn-by-turn directions
Brown road signs guide you from the train station to the starting point of the Via Ferrata, which is a 25-30 minute walk away. The Via Ferrata begins by crossing the cliff face and continues over a series of bridges spanning the waterfalls of the Tière River. During this ascent with breathtaking views, there are alternating traverses and vertical passages. After exiting, continue climbing through the forest to a country road. For the return journey, take the Galeries Défago, named after Emmanuel Défago, a local entrepreneur who opened this gallery in 1864.
Start
Champéry train station (1032m)
Destination
Champéry train station (1032m)
Author's recommendation
A thrilling adventure and a unique experience to discover and share with friends or family!
Technical information
Altitude
1229m
912m
Ascent
+140m
Descent
-0m
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
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Getting there
Information
Public transport
If arriving from Geneva or Brig, take the Simplon line trains to Aigle. Change to the regional train (AOMC) towards Champéry.
Approach
Take the A9 highway exit at St-Triphon, then follow the direction of Les Portes du Soleil via Collombey, Troistorrents, Val-d'Illiez, and finally Champéry.
Parking
Parking is available in front of the cable car in Champéry. Follow the parking instructions in Champéry.
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