Saanen - Les Rodomonts (1878 M.a.s.l)

The Destination Gstaad is located in the south-west of Switzerland right on the border to the French-speaking part of the country. The Destination is easily accessed by rail or car from the regions around Lake Thun and Lake Geneva and the Gruyere region Direct connections to the European high-speed rail network and all international airports in Switzerland guarantee a time-saving and pleasant journey. The main means of transport in the destination of Gstaad are the "MOB" (Montreux-Oberland Bernois) train and numerous post bus lines.

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Saanen, Train Station

There are several parking facilities in the village of Saanen:

Parking Zentrum, Bahnhofplatz, Märetplatz, Pfrundmätteli or Floraplatz.

Saanen - Unterbort - Recardets - Les Pingaires - Les Rodomonts

• Everyone is responsible for route selection and assessment of their own experience, ability and alpine dangers on tours in ascent and descent in the alpine region.
• Plan every mountain tour carefully and adapt to participants’ fitness level as well as the weather and season.
• Weather conditions can change quickly in the mountains. Appropriate clothing is therefore essential, along with adequate supplies of food and water. In uncertain weather, turn back in good time.
• Inform others of planned route, and whenever possible avoid going alone.
• It is forbidden to walk on the ski pistes.
• Please be considerate to other walkers and to plants and animals.
• Take note of the warning signs drawing attention to the constant danger in river beds and along watercourses below dams and reservoirs.

We recommend:

• Ski touring equipment: touring ski-boots, touring skis with touring bindings, ski poles, skins, ski crampons
• Climbing harness
• Avalanche transeiver
• Backpack, shovel, probe
• Warm weatherproof clothing
• Warm gloves and warm hat
• Sunglasses and sunscreen
• Warm drinks
• Snack (high energy foods such as chocolate, dried fruit etc.)