Mont Pèlerin TV Tower

Mont Pèlerin TV Tower is a concrete structure at an elevation of about 1075 meters that transmits broadcasting signals across the region. The building features multiple antenna platforms and a viewing level for visitors.

The site began in 1955 with a wooden building for radio equipment that served the region's telecommunications needs. The current concrete tower was built between 1972 and 1974 to replace this earlier facility.

The tower serves as a familiar landmark for people across the region, visible from many directions and used as a reference point in daily life. Its location on the mountain makes it a natural meeting point for visitors seeking views of the surrounding landscape.

Visitors can use a glass-walled elevator to reach a viewing platform and take in the surrounding landscape. The site is accessible from the village of Chardonne and offers clear sightlines on most days.

This is the only television tower in Switzerland that offers a publicly accessible observation platform reached by elevator. This distinction makes it an unusual destination, as other Swiss television towers do not provide this access.

Location: canton Vaud

Made from material: concrete

GPS coordinates: 46.49708,6.81909

Latest update: December 14, 2025 17:41