A via ferrata suspension bridge above a green mountain valley.

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Moléson-sur-Gruyères

Via Ferrata Le Pilier

Open
K4difficult
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Via Ferrata Le Pilier climbs the sunny northeast pillar of the Moléson and is the easier of the two routes on this mountain, though it still feels alpine and exposed in places. From Plan-Francey, the approach is short and straightforward, and the route itself mixes steep ladder climbing with more relaxed sections on grassy ledges. A few airy passages and short overhanging moves add spice, and a harder variant is available for those wanting more of a challenge. In good weather, it is a scenic half-day outing with broad views over Gruyère.
Getting There
00:20 h
On The Wall
02:00 h
Getting Back
04:00 h
Total Duration
04:40 h

Links

moleson.chfribourg.chSAC

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Elevation profile

Length
1.4 km
Ascent
533 m
Descent
76 m

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Via Ferrata Le Pilier

Open
K4difficult
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Via Ferrata La Face

Open
K5very difficult
02:40 h

Weather

    1. mostly sunny, some clouds 14.5°C
    2. mostly sunny, some clouds 16.5°C
    3. mostly sunny, some clouds 18°C
    4. mostly sunny, some clouds 18.5°C

    1. sunny 15.9°C
    2. mostly sunny, some clouds 18.3°C
    3. mostly sunny, some clouds 20.3°C
    4. sunny 21°C

    1. mostly sunny, some clouds 17.8°C
    2. mostly sunny, some clouds 19.4°C
    3. mostly sunny, some clouds 20.5°C
    4. mostly sunny, some clouds 20.7°C

    1. mostly sunny, some clouds 16.2°C
    2. mostly sunny, some clouds 18.2°C
    3. partly sunny, thick passing clouds 19.4°C
    4. mostly sunny, some clouds 19.5°C

    1. sunny 17.5°C
    2. mostly sunny, some clouds 19.8°C
    3. partly sunny, thick passing clouds 21.1°C
    4. mostly sunny, some clouds 20.7°C

    1. sunny 17.7°C
    2. sunny 20.2°C
    3. sunny 21.9°C
    4. sunny 21.9°C

    1. sunny 18.5°C
    2. sunny 20.9°C
    3. sunny 22.6°C
    4. sunny 22.6°C

    1. sunny 18.8°C
    2. sunny 21°C
    3. mostly sunny, some clouds 22.4°C
    4. mostly sunny, some clouds 22.2°C
Forecast updated: 06.08.2026 21:50
Source: MeteoSwiss