Fontanabran, Mountain summit in Valais, Switzerland

Fontanabran is a mountain summit in the Swiss Alps that reaches 2703 meters in elevation. The ascent follows marked trails with rocky terrain and sections equipped with safety chains for secure passage.

The Fontanabran lies in the Chablais Alps, a range that stretches across the border between Valais and Haute-Savoie. The summit rises to 2,703 metres and receives an average annual rainfall of 1,674 mm. Its slopes belong to the commune of Val-d'Illiez in the Valais.

The name Fontanabran comes from the French words for "fountain" and "brown", referring to a spring on the mountain's slopes. The peak lies in the Chablais Alps, a range shared with neighbouring France, and its slopes are grazed by cattle in summer, a practice that has shaped the open pastures below the summit.

The ascent starts from the Creusaz cable car station at the base. Hikers should wear sturdy footwear and be comfortable with heights due to rocky terrain and exposed sections.

The Fontanabran lies in the Chablais Alps, the range on the south side of Lake Geneva that stretches from Thonon to the Rhône. Its summit stands at 2,703 metres in Valais, and the mountain receives an average of 1,674 mm of precipitation each year.