Pointe des Mossettes, Mountain summit in Valais, Switzerland

Pointe des Mossettes is a mountain summit in the Chablais Alps that rises in the border region between Switzerland and France. The peak sits between the Dranse river valley and Val d'Illiez, formed from layers of sedimentary rock.

The summit became a crossing point of the Portes du Soleil ski area, linking Les Crosets in Switzerland with Avoriaz in France. The French Express des Mossettes four-seat chairlift was built by Poma in 1993 to simplify this France-Switzerland link, previously possible only via the pas de Chavanette or the col de Grand Conches. On the Swiss side, the "TGV" Mossettes chairlift, built by Garaventa in 1994, replaced a 1967 gondola, and a 380-seat restaurant opened at the summit at the same time.

The summit serves as a meeting point for hikers and skiers from both countries who share the cross-border trails. This use by people from different regions has made it a symbol of cooperation between Swiss and French communities.

Summer visitors can hike to the summit on foot, while winter brings cable car access from Les Crosets in Switzerland or Avoriaz in France. Be prepared for quick weather changes at this elevation and bring appropriate gear for your visit.

The French border does not cross the summit: it runs in a near-straight line about 500 metres west, leaving the western slopes and the top of Pointe des Mossettes on Swiss soil. The summit also holds a 380-seat restaurant built when the Swiss "TGV" Mossettes chairlift replaced a 1967 gondola in 1994.