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On foot
La Palette summit
landscape Difficult
hiking 6.35 kilometers
schedule 02:15 h
trending_up 501 metres
trending_down 504 metres
This sporty hiking route (in its first part) takes you above Isenau to the summit of the Palette. You start your hike at the Retaud lake and then pass by the chalets of Isenau and the Marnèche refreshment room before climbing to the summit of the Palette. The view is breathtaking!
Difficulty
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Best season
sunny
Summer
Highest point
arrow_upward2169 metres
Lowest point
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Description
From the Lake Retaud, follow the footpath that goes up towards Isenau, then walk towards la Marnèche. Keep going along the footpath past the top of the Palette ski tow. The path then becomes steep and narrow up to the top of La Palette. From the summit, the path slopes gently down to Col des Andé...
Practical information
ACCESS:
- Postbus from Les Diablerets railway station to Col du Pillon then Diablobus from Col du Pillon to Lake Retaud (during the Free Access Card period). Then walk from Lake Retaud to Isenau (30 minutes).
- Isenau can also be accessed on foot from the village (about 2 hrs)
- Free parking at Col du Pillon and Lake Retaud.
A FEW TIPS AND RECOMMENDATIONS:
- Plan your walk (route, length, weather).
- Dress appropriately: sturdy footwear (climbing boots preferable), suitable clothing and wet weather gear
- Take sufficient food and drinks.
- First aid kit
- Be attentive to changes in weather
- Do not trample on grass or crops
- Close all gates behind you
- Put out fires, and do not make fires in the event of drought
- Take your rubbish with you
- If in doubt, turn back early
Documents
La Palette summit Pictures
Useful information and contact
Getting to Les Diablerets
On-site parking and transport
Brochures and maps
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Office du Tourisme des Diablerets
Chemin du Collège 2
1865 Les Diablerets
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+41 (0)24 492 00 10
- mail
info@diablerets.ch
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