Tête aux Chamois

Tête aux Chamois
Tête aux Chamois

Location in Switzerland

Highest point
Elevation 2,525 m (8,284 ft)
Prominence 40 m (130 ft) [1]
Parent peak Diablerets
Coordinates 46°20′23″N 07°12′53″E / 46.33972°N 7.21472°E / 46.33972; 7.21472Coordinates: 46°20′23″N 07°12′53″E / 46.33972°N 7.21472°E / 46.33972; 7.21472
Geography
Location Vaud, Switzerland
Parent range Bernese Alps
Climbing
Easiest route Aerial tramway

The Tête aux Chamois (2,525 m) is a summit of the Diablerets massif, overlooking the Col du Pillon in the canton of Vaud. It is accessible by aerial tramway from the Col du Pillon and from Reusch via Oldenegg (canton of Bern). From the summit of the Tête aux Chamois another aerial tramway leads to the summit of the Sex Rouge and the nearby Tsanfleuron Glacier.

On the northern cliffs is a via ferrata. The mountain hut Cabane des Diablerets, owned by the Swiss Alpine Club, is located on the saddle south of the summit (2,485 m).

See also

References

  1. ↑ Retrieved from the Swisstopo topographic maps. The key col is located south of the summit at 2,485 metres.


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