Via Ferrata Evolène – Arolla
Location: Val d’Hérens
Duration: 2–3 h
Description: Rugged alpine setting; athletic sections near waterfalls and slabs.
Via Ferrata de Nax
Location: Nax (Val d’Hérens)
Duration: 2–3 h
Description: Granite gneiss walls with a long suspension bridge; superb Rhône valley views.
Via Ferrata Albinen Leitern
Location: Albinen/Leuk
Duration: 1–2 h
Description: Series of ladders and traverses over a gorge; classic fixed-ladder experience.
Via Ferrata Gemmiwand
Location: Leukerbad → Gemmi Pass
Duration: 2.5–4 h
Description: Historic cliff route to the Gemmi; steep ladders and huge scenery.
Via Ferrata Daubenhorn
Location: Leukerbad → Daubenhorn
Duration: 6–8+ h on route
Description: Among the longest ferratas in the Alps; enormous exposure, full day, serious commitment.
Via Ferrata Charmey Practice
Location: Charmey (FR)
Duration: 1–1.5 h
Description: Short training route near the thermal baths area.
Via Ferrata Moléson – Le Pilier
Location: Moléson (FR)
Duration: 1.5–2 h
Description: Slightly easier companion line on the pillar, very photogenic.
Via Ferrata Moléson – La Face
Location: Moléson (FR)
Duration: 2–3 h
Description: Direct wall line to the summit area; athletic and exposed.
Via Ferrata Rochers de Naye
Location: Montreux (VD)
Duration: 1.5–2.5 h
Description: Balcony ferrata above Lake Geneva; scenic and popular.
Via Ferrata Les Diablerets – Tête aux Chamois
Location: Les Diablerets (VD)
Duration: 2–3 h
Description: High-alpine ambience near the glacier plateau; airy but well-equipped.
Via Ferrata Tour d’Aï
Location: Leysin (VD)
Duration: 2–3 h
Description: Steep, exposed ladders and traverses to the Tour d’Aï ridge; tremendous Vaud Pre-Alps views.
Via Ferrata Pilatus Short
Location: Pilatus (LU)
Duration: 1–1.5 h
Description: Small protected section used as a taster above Luzern.
Via Ferrata Stoos Fronalpstock “Intro”
Location: Stoos (SZ)
Duration: 1–1.5 h
Description: Short crag ferrata for newcomers near the ridge paths.
Via Ferrata Rophaien Training
Location: Sisikon/UR
Duration: 1.5–2 h
Description: Lakeside views toward Rütli; good intermediate step.
Via Ferrata Eggberge–Bristen Practice Line
Location: Uri
Duration: 1–1.5 h
Description: Compact training ferrata with valley views; good for progression.
Via Ferrata Diavolo
Location: Andermatt, Schöllenen Gorge (UR)
Duration: 2 h
Description: Dramatic gorge ferrata above the Reuss and Devil’s Bridge; varied terrain.
Via Ferrata Chäligang
Location: Stanserhorn (NW)
Duration: 1.5–2 h
Description: Old-school ladders and steps on the Stanserhorn cliffs; views over Vierwaldstättersee.
Via Ferrata Bannalp “Chestenberg/Brunnenstöckli”
Location: Bannalp (NW)
Duration: 1–2 h
Description: Shorter practice routes with lake/limestone scenery.
Via Ferrata Bonistock
Location: Melchsee-Frutt (OW)
Duration: 1.5–2.5 h
Description: Steep wall above Melchsee; athletic, with quick access via lifts.
Via Ferrata Fürenwand
Location: Engelberg (OW)
Duration: 4–6 h on route
Description: One of Switzerland’s biggest/steepest ferratas; very sustained and exposed.