The skiing and hiking areas in Rougemont are known for their gentle slopes, among other things. Not so the La Videmanette mountain surrounding the “le Rubi” limestone stack. This a a genuine alpine area.
The mountain has three peaks and straddles the area between Bern and Vaud. At 2,285m above sea level, the highest of these peaks is Le Rubi. The three eye-catching peaks reach to the sky as characteristic narrow limestone formations.
Two cable cars carry passengers up the mountain. One departs from
Rougemont in Pays-d’Enhaut and runs in the gap between two of the peaks. The other is the connection for the Saanen-Gstaad ski area. A mountain restaurant with fabulous sun terrace provides the perfect place to linger.
Further information
Altitude: 2,130m above sea level
Accessibility: Train from Spiez/Zweisimmen/Gstaad to Rougemont or train from Montreux/Montbovon to Rougemont, cable car to Videmanette
View: To the right of Rubli the valleys and mountains around Gstaad and the Berner Oberland High Alps from the Eiger via Wildstrubel and Wildhorn to the area of Les Diablerets; to the left of the Rubli the Stockhorn, the Gastlosen, Dent de Ruth and Vanil Noir and a glimpse of Pays d’Enhaut
Attractions: Summer: Via ferrata with three levels of difficulty, alpine hiking trails
Winter: 50 kilometres of ski slopes
Food: Mountain restaurant La Videmanette with fabulous sun terrace and alpine flair, Restaurant Waldmatte, Buvette de Rubloz (in winter)
Accommodation: none on La Videmanette
Special feature: Longest descent (10km) to Rougemont with 1,200m difference in altitude
