Les Diablerets summit, Alpine summit in the Bernese Alps, Valais, Switzerland

Les Diablerets is an alpine summit in the western Swiss Alps that rises to 3210 meters and consists entirely of sedimentary rock. The peak features multiple ridges and faces with various access routes and climbing paths for different skill levels.

The first recorded ascent took place in 1850, when Gottlieb Studer, Melchior Ulrich, J.D. Ansermoz, J.J. Siegfried and Johann Madütz crossed the whole mountain from the Culan (2,788.8 m) to the Sanetsch Pass. After 1940, Pierre Vittoz opened several difficult routes, notably on the south-east face.

The name Diablerets comes from local legends about devils haunting the mountain, and the summit marks the highest point of the massif at 3,216 m. The first ascent in 1850 by Gottlieb Studer, Melchior Ulrich, J.D. Ansermoz, J.J. Siegfried and Johann Madütz was part of a full traverse from the Culan to the Sanetsch Pass. Since 1940, Pierre Vittoz opened several difficult routes, especially on the southeast face, which climbers still use today.

The summit is reachable via the Col du Pillon access point, with options including a cable car to Sex Rouge or hiking trails. It is advisable to bring proper mountain gear and check weather conditions, as access may vary depending on the season.

Near the Swiss Alpine Club refuge, several climbing areas like Merite sportif and La cave sit at around 1600 meters elevation. These particular rock sections offer varying difficulty levels and serve as a known gathering spot for serious climbers.