A via ferrata suspension bridge above a green mountain valley.

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Glacier-des-Diablerets

Dames Anglaises

Open
K3+moderately difficult to difficult
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The Dames Anglaises via ferrata is a short but serious alpine line above Pierredar, with a setting that feels closer to a secured mountain climb than a playful ferrata. It rises on rocky terrain beneath the Glacier de Prapio and is best treated as a high-mountain outing, with the usual attention to weather, conditions, and timing. The approach from the Pierredar hut is about 45 minutes, and the route is often combined with a longer mountain day to Scex Rouge, the Cabane de Prarochet, or the Col de Prapio. Expect a route that is demanding for its character rather than its length, with exposed sections, a notable crux near the start, and broad views over the glacier and the Diablerets massif.
Getting There
04:00 h
On The Wall
00:45 h - 01:30 h
Getting Back
00:30 h
Total Duration
05:15 h

Links

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Elevation profile

Length
7.7 km
Ascent
1786 m
Descent
51 m

Via Ferratas in this area

Dames Anglaises

Open
K3+moderately difficult to difficult
05:15 h

Weather

    1. mostly sunny, some clouds 8.1°C
    2. partly sunny, thick passing clouds 9.5°C
    3. stratus 10.2°C
    4. fog 10°C

    1. sunny 9.3°C
    2. mostly sunny, some clouds 11.1°C
    3. mostly sunny, some clouds 12.4°C
    4. mostly sunny, some clouds 13°C

    1. mostly sunny, some clouds 10.7°C
    2. partly sunny, thick passing clouds 11.6°C
    3. partly sunny, thick passing clouds 12.1°C
    4. partly sunny, thick passing clouds 12.2°C

    1. partly sunny, thick passing clouds 9.6°C
    2. partly sunny, thick passing clouds 10.9°C
    3. partly sunny, thick passing clouds 11.6°C
    4. partly sunny, thick passing clouds 11.7°C

    1. sunny 9.9°C
    2. mostly sunny, some clouds 11.5°C
    3. partly sunny, thick passing clouds 12.3°C
    4. partly sunny, thick passing clouds 11.9°C

    1. sunny 10.2°C
    2. sunny 12.2°C
    3. sunny 13.3°C
    4. mostly sunny, some clouds 13°C

    1. sunny 10.8°C
    2. sunny 12.1°C
    3. sunny 12.8°C
    4. mostly sunny, some clouds 12.4°C

    1. sunny 10.7°C
    2. mostly sunny, some clouds 11.6°C
    3. mostly sunny, some clouds 11.8°C
    4. mostly sunny, some clouds 11.4°C
Forecast updated: 06.08.2026 21:50
Source: MeteoSwiss