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Saanen - Les Rodomonts (1878 m above sea level)

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Low summit in a peaceful and calming environment above Saanen and Rougemont.

  • Difficulty moderate
  • Duration 2:13 h
  • Distance 5,4 km
  • 919 m
  • 51 m
Tags
  • Summit route
  • Scenic

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Update: 20.10.2025

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The route starts in the village of Saanen and leads via Unterbort into the Grischbach valley. The tour continues through the forest and along the road, which is not passable in winter, passing Pont de la Scie and Recardets to Sassalas d'en Bas. There you leave the road heading west and the actual ascent begins. During the ascent you pass several alpine huts up to the summit at 1878 m above sea level.

The descent leads either along the ascent track or southwest via Pra Borni, Le Leyti, and Grans Plans down to Rougemont.

  • Approach

    The holiday region Gstaad is located in the southwest of Switzerland right on the border to the French-speaking part of the country. The region is easily accessible by train or car from the Thun lake region, the Lake Geneva area, and the Gruyère region. Direct connections to the European high-speed train network and to all international airports in Switzerland guarantee a time-saving and pleasant arrival. Main means of transport in the Gstaad region are the "MOB" train (Montreux-Oberland Bernois) and numerous PostBus lines.

    Detailed travel information can be found on the Arrival and public transport page on gstaad.ch.

  • Saanen, train station

  • In the village of Saanen there are several parking options:

    Parking Zentrum, Bahnhofplatz, Märetplatz, Pfrundmätteli or Floraplatz.

  • Saanen - Unterbort - Recardets - Les Pingaires - Les Rodomonts
    • Every individual is responsible for route selection as well as assessing their own experience, fitness level, and alpine hazards when touring in ascent and descent in alpine terrain.
    • Carefully plan every mountain tour and adapt it to your own conditions as well as the weather and season.
    • The weather can change rapidly in the mountains. Therefore, bring appropriate clothing and enough provisions and water. Turn back in time if the weather is uncertain.
    • Inform others about your tour and if possible, never go alone.
    • Walking on ski slopes is prohibited.
    • Be considerate of other hikers as well as plants and animals.
    • Observe warning signs that highlight the constant danger in riverbeds and along banks of waterways below dams and water intakes.

  • Our recommendation:

    • Ski touring equipment: ski touring boots, touring skis with free-heel bindings, ski poles, skins
    • Avalanche transceiver (LVS)
    • Backpack, shovel, probe
    • Warm, weatherproof clothing
    • Warm gloves and hat
    • Sunglasses and sunscreen
    • Warm drinks
    • Snacks (high-energy foods such as chocolate, dried fruit)
  • Technique
  • Stamina
  • Experience
  • Landscape
  • Difficulty
Maximum altitude 1878 M
Minimum altitude 1010 M