Crêta de Vella

#1195 among destinations in Switzerland

Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain

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The Crêta de Vella is a mountain of the Swiss Pennine Alps, located south of Liddes in the canton of Valais. It lies at the northern end of the chain separating the Comba de l'A from the main valley of Entremont. ()

Elevation: 8264 ftProminence: 79 ftCoordinates: 45°57'36"N, 7°10'25"E

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ValaisSwitzerland

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Crêta de Vella – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Lac de Champex, A Neuve Hut, Saleina Hut, Lac des Toules.

5.5 miNW
Scenic lake at the foot of mountains
Lac de Champex
139 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the Swiss Alps, Lac de Champex is a serene mountain lake that embodies the tranquil beauty of Switzerland's natural landscapes. This idyllic spot, often referred to as "Little Canada" due to its resemblance to the North American wilderness, is a...
5.2 miW
Alpine hut, Hiking
A Neuve Hut
132 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the Swiss Alps, A Neuve Hut offers a serene escape for mountaineers and nature enthusiasts alike. This alpine hut, perched at an elevation of 2,735 meters, serves as a base for those seeking to explore the rugged beauty of the surrounding...
5.1 miW
Alpine hut, Hiking
Saleina Hut
130 min walk • Nestled in the tranquil embrace of the Swiss Alps, the Saleina Hut stands as a testament to the spirit of alpine adventure. This mountain refuge, perched at an elevation of 2,691 meters, serves as a haven for climbers and hikers traversing the rugged terrain of the...
3.1 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Lac des Toules
79 min walk • Lac des Toules is a reservoir in Valais, Switzerland, at Bourg-Saint-Pierre. Its surface area is 0.61 km². It has a €2.2 million floating solar plant that was flown in by helicopter in 2019, and delivers 800 MWh/year.
5.1 miSE
Alpine hut, Hiking
Valsorey Hut
131 min walk • The Valsorey Hut is a mountain hut of the Swiss Alpine Club, located south of Bourg-Saint-Pierre in the canton of Valais. The hut lies at a height of 3,030 metres above sea level, on the southwestern slopes of the Grand Combin in the Pennine Alps, facing Mont Vélan.
6.5 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Tête de Ferret
165 min walk • The Tête de Ferret is a mountain of the Pennine Alps on the Swiss-Italian border. It lies just east of the Mont Blanc massif, between the Swiss Val Ferret and the Italian Val Ferret.
4.4 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Mont Rogneux
113 min walk • Mont Rogneux is a mountain of the Swiss Pennine Alps, overlooking Liddes in the canton of Valais. It is a mountain located north of the Petit Combin and Grand Combin. Facing the Verbier ski resort and neighbouring the Bruson lifts.
5.8 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
La Breya
147 min walk • La Breya is a mountain of the Mont Blanc massif, overlooking Champex in the canton of Valais. It is accessible by chair lift from Champex, the upper station being located at Grands Plans. From there a trail leads to its summit.
4.2 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Mont Brûlé
108 min walk • Mont Brûlé is a mountain of the Swiss Pennine Alps, overlooking Orsières in the canton of Valais. It lies just north of Col de Mille.
4.5 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Monts Telliers
114 min walk • Monts Telliers are a mountain with twin peaks in the Pennine Alps of Switzerland. It is relatively easy to reach from the Swiss side of the ascent towards the Great St.
4 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Pointe de Boveire
102 min walk • The Pointe de Boveire is a mountain of the Pennine Alps, located between Fionnay and Liddes in the canton of Valais. It lies north of the Petit Combin, in the Grand Combin massif.