Record SL-465053 · Wikidata Q277809
Mont Tendre
No list classifications
Elevation
1,679
m
5,509 ft
Prominence
451 m
Isolation
38.8 km
Coordinates
46.5947° N,
6.3100° E
Grid ref
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Description
WikipediaMont Tendre is a mountain of the Jura, located between the valley of Joux and the basin of Lake Geneva in the canton of Vaud. With an elevation of 1,679 metres above sea level, it is the highest summit of the Swiss portion of the Jura Mountains and, therefore, the highest summit of Switzerland outside the Alps. It is also the most isolated mountain of the canton. It is found in the community of Montricher. A paved road from Montricher reaches a height of 1,615 metres, northeast of the summit. A restaurant is located at its end, the Chalet du Mont Tendre.
Best months
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Neighbouring summits
| Name | Elevation | Bearing | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petit Cunay | 1,543 m | SW 204° | 2.6 km |
| Le Risel | 1,527 m | NE 46° | 2.9 km |
| Grand Cunay | 1,574 m | SW 227° | 3.6 km |
| Châtel | 1,432 m | NE 46° | 4.8 km |
Routes of ascent
| Route | Network | Distance | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|
| European long distance path E4 - part Switzerland | iwn | 954.6 km | — |
| Chemin des Crêtes du Jura | nwn | 22.0 km | — |