A farmer survived a 60 metre plunge after losing his footing while walking on a mountain in Ficksburg, Free State paramedics said on Sunday.

Netcare 911 spokesman Chris Botha said the man was walking with friends on Saturday morning when he fell off the cliff and sustained serious injuries.

He had multiple fractures and was in a serious condition.

The man was airlifted to a hospital in Bloemfontein for further treatment.