Le Tarent

Le Tarent is a mountain summit in the western Bernese Alps within canton Vaud. The peak rises prominently above the surrounding alpine landscape and is surrounded by several subsidiary summits that form a distinctive ridge system.

The mountain has served as a natural boundary marker between canton Vaud and canton Bern since cantonal borders were established. This geographical role made the peak an important reference point for regional demarcation in the Alps.

Local mountaineering clubs organize regular expeditions to Le Tarent, maintaining traditional Alpine climbing routes through seasonal maintenance and documentation.

The ascent begins from Col du Pillon, where parking and marked trails are available for visitors. The well-marked paths guide hikers through different elevations and provide a structured route to the summit.

The mountain drains into both the Rhone basin and Western Mediterranean, creating a natural water distribution system across different regional watersheds.

Location: canton Vaud

Elevation above the sea: 2,548 m

GPS coordinates: 46.38222,7.14750

Latest update: December 14, 2025 20:32