Haut de Cry

#614 among destinations in Switzerland

Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain

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The Haut de Cry is a mountain of the Bernese Alps, overlooking the Rhône Valley in the canton of Valais. It is composed of several summits, of which the highest has an elevation of 2,969 metres above sea level. The entire mountain lies within the basin of the Rhône, which flows approximately seven kilometres to the south. ()

Alternative names: Elevation: 9741 ftProminence: 1722 ftCoordinates: 46°14'25"N, 7°11'42"E

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ValaisSwitzerland

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Haut de Cry – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Lac de Derborence, Saillon Castle, Diablerets, Grand Muveran.

2.9 miN
Scenic lake framed by mountains and trails
Lac de Derborence, Sion
74 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the Swiss Alps, Lac de Derborence is a hidden gem located near the city of Sion, Switzerland. This serene lake is a testament to the raw power of nature, having formed as a result of two massive rockslides from the Diablerets mountain range in...
4.8 miS
Forts and castles
Saillon Castle, Saillon
123 min walk • Saillon Castle or Bayard Tower is a ruined castle in the municipality of Saillon of the Canton of Valais in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.
4.4 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Diablerets
114 min walk • The Diablerets are a huge ice-covered mountain massif of the Alps, culminating at the Sommet des Diablerets at 3,210 metres above sea level and straddling the border between the Swiss cantons of Vaud and Valais. The northeastern part of the massif stretches also into the canton of Bern.
3.3 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Grand Muveran
84 min walk • The Grand Muveran is a mountain of the Bernese Alps, located on the border between the cantons of Vaud and Valais. At 3,051 metres, it is the highest summit of the group lying between the Rhone knee and the Pas de Cheville and the westernmost three-thousander of the Bernese Alps.
5 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Refuge L'espace
127 min walk • The Quille du Diable is a peak of the Diablerets massif, located on the border of the municipalities of Conthey and Savièse in the canton of Valais.
2.1 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Tête à Pierre Grept
54 min walk • The Tête à Pierre Grept is a mountain in the Bernese Alps, located between the cantons of Vaud and Valais. It is situated in the region between the Grand Muveran and Pas de Cheville. On the northern side lies the small Glacier de Paneirosse.
4.8 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Dent Favre
123 min walk • The Dent Favre is a mountain in the Bernese Alps, located between the Dent de Morcles and the Grand Muveran. Its summit straddles the border between the Swiss cantons of Vaud and Valais.
3.7 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
L'Argentine
96 min walk • L'Argentine is a mountain of the Vaud Alps, overlooking Solalex above Gryon in the canton of Vaud. The mountain is known by climbers for its Northwest face, the Miroir d'Argentine, which is smooth like a "mirror". The summit is distinguished by the name Haute Pointe and culminates at 2,421 metres above sea level.
5.3 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Etang de Trente Pas
134 min walk • Etang de Trente Pas is a small lake and bog below Mont Gond, above Conthey, in Valais, Switzerland. A literal translation of its name is "Pond of 30 steps". The unit of measure "pas" equaled about 60 centimeters.
3 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
L'Ardève
78 min walk • L'Ardève is a mountain of the western Bernese Alps, overlooking the Rhone valley at Leytron, in the canton of Valais. Although L'Ardève has a moderate elevation, it has very high cliffs on its south side and its summit offers a good vantage point over the Rhone valley.
4.6 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Mont Gond
118 min walk • Mont Gond is a mountain of the Bernese Alps, overlooking Derborence in Valais. It is located between the Diablerets and the Rhone valley.