Vanil de l'Ecri

#791 among destinations in Switzerland

Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain

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The Vanil de l'Ecri is a mountain of the Swiss Prealps, located on the border between the cantons of Fribourg and Vaud. Reaching a height of 2,376 metres above sea level, it is both the second highest summit of the Vanil Noir massif and the canton of Fribourg. The mountain lies between the Pointe de Paray and the Vanil Noir. ()

Alternative names: Elevation: 7795 ftProminence: 459 ftCoordinates: 46°32'21"N, 7°9'53"E

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FribourgSwitzerland

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Vanil de l'Ecri – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Château de Gruyères, Notre-Dame des Marches, Vanil Noir, Dent de Broc.

5 miNW
13th-century castle and stately room tours
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Notre-Dame des Marches, Broc
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3.8 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Dent de Broc
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0.9 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Dent de Brenleire
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Dent de Ruth
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Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Dent du Chamois
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2.2 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Pointe de Paray
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3.7 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Vanil Carré
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Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Dent de Savigny
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