Combin de la Tsessette explained

Combin de la Tsessette
Elevation M:4132
Prominence M:57
Prominence Ref:[1]
Parent Peak:Grand Combin
Map:Switzerland
Location:Valais, Switzerland
Range:Pennine Alps
Coordinates:45.9428°N 7.3108°W
First Ascent:E.F.M.Benecke and H.A.Cohen on 21 July 1894.
Easiest Route:From the Panossiere hut via Mur de la Cote and Col du Croissant.

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.

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

See also

Notes and References

  1. [Swisstopo]
  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.