Combin de la Tsessette

The Combin de la Tsessette is the third highest summit in the Grand Combin massif. It lies east of the Grand Combin summit (Combin de Grafeneire) and overlooks the Lac de Mauvoisin.

Combin de la Tsessette
Combin de la Tsessette (center) and Grand Combin summit (right)
Highest point
Elevation4,135 m (13,566 ft)
Prominence52 m (171 ft)[1]
Parent peakGrand Combin
Coordinates45°56′34″N 7°18′39″E
Geography
Combin de la Tsessette
Location in Switzerland
LocationValais, Switzerland
Parent rangePennine Alps
Climbing
First ascentE.F.M.Benecke and H.A.Cohen on 21st July 1894.
Easiest routeFrom the Panossiere hut via Mur de la Cote and Col du Croissant.

First known ascent by E.F.M.Benecke and H.A.Cohen on 21st July 1894. [2]

See also

References

  1. Swisstopo map
  2. Alpine Club Guide Book 'Selected Climbs in the Pennine Alps Vol II', translated and adapted from the 'Guide des Alpes Valaisannes du CAS' by Robin G. Collomb. Published by The Alpine Club, London 1968.


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