The Vaud Alps (, , ) are a mountain range of the Western Alps, located in western Switzerland. They are sometimes also referred to as the western Bernese Limestone Alps and as an extension of the Bernese Alps. According to SOIUSA, they are thus the western subsection 12.III according to SOIUSA of the Bernese Alps in the wide meaning.
The highest peak is Le Sommet des Diablerets, 3216 m above sea level. In the alpine guides of the Swiss Alpine Club, they are summarised with the Vaudois pre-Alps.Guide des Alpes et Préalpes vaudoises, de Guide Club Alpin Suisse
Alpes Vaudoises, société coopérative (cooperative society) The Vaud Alps are made up of numerous mountain resorts, seven of which are represented by the umbrella brand Alpes Vaudoises, société coopérative (AVSC). It is the promotional body for the Vaud Alps and was formed following the desire of tourist associations to join forces to promote the villages and resorts of Aigle, Bex, Les Diablerets, Gryon, Leysin, Col des Mosses and Villars. Until 2026, the Pays-d'Enhaut destination was also part of Alpes Vaudoises, bringing together the villages of Rossinière, Château-d'Œx and Rougemont.
Alpes Vaudoises, cooperative society is mainly responsible for promoting the resorts and activities in the region, both nationally and internationally. It is also responsible for press and marketing, and manages the website www.alpesvaudoises.ch in collaboration with the tourist offices of the member destinations. The website provides tourist information, event calendars for each village and details of all activities that can be booked online.
List of peaks
The chief peaks of the Vaud Alps are: NomAltitude1Le Sommet des Diablerets2Oldehorn (Becca d'Audon)3Grand Muveran4Tête Ronde5Sex Rouge6Grand Dent de Morcles7Petite Dent de Morcles8Dent Favre9Tête à Pierre Grept10Tête Noire11Tête aux Veillon12Pointe de Paneirosse13Petit Muveran14Culan15Pointe d'Aufalle16Le Tarent17Haute Pointe (l'Argenting)18Tour d'Aï19Tour de Mayen20Pointe des Savolaires Note the list of chief peak of Vaud Alps is not complete and is subject to future modifications.
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