Combin de la Tsessette, Mountain peak in Valais, Switzerland
Combin de la Tsessette is a 4,132-meter (13,556-foot) mountain peak in the Grand Combin massif within the Pennine Alps. The summit stands as the third-highest point in this Alpine group, located in the Valais region.
The peak was first climbed on July 21, 1894, by mountaineers E.F.M. Benecke and H.A. Cohen, marking the beginning of its recorded climbing history. This early ascent occurred during the era when Alpine exploration was expanding across Europe.
The summit represents a significant achievement for mountaineers participating in the Alpine 4000-meter peaks challenge, drawing climbers from multiple countries.
Climbers typically begin the ascent from the Panossiere hut, following a route that passes through Mur de la Cote and Col du Croissant toward the summit. Mountaineering experience with snow and ice conditions is necessary for this climb.
The peak sits with a 715-meter prominence from surrounding terrain and offers direct views over Lac de Mauvoisin from its summit. This geographic separation makes the climb feel distinct from neighboring peaks.
The community of curious travelers
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 60,000 contributors worldwide.
