Col du Pillon · 4a to 6a
Les Dalles du Dar
Two limestone slabs near the Dar stream, with short routes for learning or practising rock climbing. Check access and opening information on the official page.
Information & accessThe region · Rock climbing & mountains
Climbing & mountaineering.
From boulders to summits.
Dar climbing crags, via ferrata, glacier routes and indoor climbing: plan your next mountain outing from the inn.
Find your route
Explore the maps and topos.
Two documents published by the Swiss Alpine Club: route diagrams for La Corde and an illustrated location guide to the sectors around the Cabane des Diablerets. They cover these specific sites; other crags are listed below.
La Corde · route diagrams
Source: SAC, Diablerets section · published August 2026. Use together with the approach and route descriptions.
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Cabane des Diablerets · show the sector guide
Location photos and approach information: hut crag, Pilier des Bouquetins, Jardin Botanique, Little Verdon, Tête aux Chamois and Oldenegg. This location guide does not replace a detailed topo for each route.
Source: SAC, Jaman section.
Open the sector guide PDFThe rock of the Vaud Alps
Five sectors to explore.
Grades show the range of routes listed by the tourist office, not the difficulty of the approach. Check a current topo for your chosen route and any restrictions.
Cabane des Diablerets · 4b to 6c
Hut crag
A limestone crag at altitude near the hut. The location guide below shows this crag and neighbouring sectors.
Information & accessAbove the hut · 4b to 6b
Pilier des Bouquetins
A pillar with single-pitch and multi-pitch routes near the Cabane des Diablerets, for experienced climbers.
Information & accessUpper Dar · 5c to 7c
Festival & Mérite Alpin
Single-pitch and multi-pitch routes for experienced climbers above the Col du Pillon. The official page describes the sector and approach.
Information & accessAnzeinde · near Cabane Barraud
La Corde de l’Argentine
Slabs with single-pitch and multi-pitch routes. Diablerets SAC section’s diagrams and description, published in August 2026, are available below.
Information & accessHigher in the mountains
Roped up in Les Diablerets.
Three routes to the Diablerets summit. These tours require mountaineering skills and glacier equipment; conditions change with the seasons. Some SAC portal content may require a subscription.
Normal route · glacier mountaineering
Diablerets summit · via Le Dôme
The normal route crosses crevassed glacier terrain. The SAC publishes a map and description: plan according to conditions and your experience, with a guide if needed.
Map & route on the SAC portalFrom Pierredar · glacier route
Diablerets summit · Prapio glacier
An alternative summit route via the Prapio glacier. Consult the SAC page and ask local professionals about glacier and access conditions.
Map & route on the SAC portalDiablerets summit · experienced mountaineers
West ridge · Pas du Lustre
A more committing mountaineering route listed by the SAC. Consult the map and technical information in its route portal before considering this itinerary.
Map & route on the SAC portalCables, rungs & panoramas
Via ferrata in the region.
From Les Diablerets to Leysin, Bex and Rougemont, seven places to plan your next outing. Via ferrata times are indicative and exclude the approach and return unless stated otherwise. Official pages provide access details, available maps and opening information.
Les Diablerets · difficult
Cascade du Dar
A demanding traverse beside the waterfall, reached from the Col du Pillon. Allow around 1½ hours for the 400 m via ferrata and a 15-minute approach. For experienced participants.
Route, map & accessLes Diablerets · difficult · high altitude
Rocher Jaune · Tête aux Chamois
An exposed route near the Diablerets hut: 830 m and around 2 hours on the via ferrata. Approach from Glacier 3000’s Cabane intermediate station, followed by a walk of around 15 minutes. Check lift operations and mountain conditions.
Route, map & accessPierredar · difficult · alpine terrain
Dames Anglaises
A committing alpine outing: around 350 m and 1–1½ hours on the via ferrata. The start is around 45 minutes from the Pierredar refuge, itself a 3–4-hour hike away. Plan the approach and return with a guide according to conditions.
Route, map & accessLeysin · K3 · moderately difficult
Tour d’Aï
A very exposed climb to the 2,331 m summit, overlooking Lake Geneva. Allow 1–2 hours on the via ferrata, plus the approach from the Berneuse or the hamlet of Aï and the descent. Good fitness and confidence with heights are essential.
Route, map & accessLeysin · K5 · very difficult
Plan Praz
Rope bridges, beams and ladders in the forest: less exposed but very strenuous, for experienced via ferrata climbers. Around 1 hour on the route; a 15-minute approach from the Grand Chalet or 30 minutes from Leysin-Feydey.
Route, map & accessPont de Nant · Bex · K4
Le Lavanchy
A short 200 m route hidden in the forest, around 25 minutes from Pont de Nant. Allow around 30 minutes on the via ferrata. The technical description gives K4: its short length should not obscure its strenuous nature. Choose a guided outing for an introduction.
Route, map & accessRougemont · Gstaad region · K1 to K5
La Videmanette · Rubli
Three routes around the Rubli, ranging from K1 to the very demanding third via ferrata. Choose a route suited to your experience. Access depends in particular on the La Videmanette gondola: check operating dates and route opening before setting off.
Route, map & accessBring a helmet, harness and via ferrata lanyard with an energy absorber. Check the weather, route opening and lift operations; contact the mountain guides for an introduction or an alpine itinerary.
Climb all year round
Climbing gyms in the region.
For a first session, training or a rainy day, choose bouldering or roped climbing. Check each gym for opening hours, prices and access rules.
Les Diablerets · bouldering
Horizon’t’halle
Next to the station, a bouldering gym on two floors with a children’s area, MoonBoard and training zone. Check admission conditions with the Welcome Card.
Hours, prices & accessLa Forclaz · Ormont-Dessous
La Forclaz bouldering gym
A small bouldering gym with landing mats in the village’s former dairy. Groups must book ahead; check access arrangements with the local development association.
Hours, prices & accessLeysin · swimming pool sports centre
Leysin bouldering gym
A bouldering space with curved walls and mats for practising movement or discovering indoor climbing.
Hours, prices & accessLeysin · routes & auto-belays
Leysin indoor climbing walls
The swimming pool sports centre has roped routes and two auto-belays. Instruction can be booked through the Leysin mountain guides.
Hours, prices & accessVilleneuve · routes, bouldering & speed
Grimper.ch Villeneuve
A large gym on the Riviera with roped routes, bouldering, training areas and a children’s zone. Equipment hire and courses are available through the gym.
Hours, prices & accessMonthey · bouldering & Fun Parc
Vertic-Halle Monthey
A dedicated bouldering area and a separate children’s Fun Parc. Check age requirements, opening hours and prices for each area before visiting.
Hours, prices & access