Col du Pillon – Viewpoint over Lake Retaud loop from Col du Pillon

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Col du Pillon – Viewpoint over Lake Retaud loop from Col du Pillon

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Col du Pillon – Viewpoint over Lake Retaud loop from Col du Pillon

03:16

8.55km

470m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 2, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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10 m

Glacier 3000 Cable Car

Highlight • Structure

Glacier 3000 High Level experience

Tip by

86 m

Col du Pillon

Highlight • Mountain Pass

Wonderful transition from the canton of Bern to the canton of Vaud.

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670 m

Before heading to the lake and strolling along its magnificent shores, take the time to walk up to this slightly elevated point to admire the lake from this viewpoint with the mountains behind it, it is truly a treat.

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2.00 km

View of Glacier 3000

Highlight • Viewpoint

2.76 km

Col du Voré Lake

Highlight • Lake

2.97 km

Pond near Col de Voré

Highlight • Lake

I saw you.

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4.15 km

Mountain Pass

7.32 km

Seeli Lake

Highlight • Lake

Nice places to grill, picnic, linger and that with a beautiful view, pub nearby ..

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8.55 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.07 km

2.82 km

2.20 km

280 m

183 m

Surfaces

5.67 km

2.40 km

297 m

183 m

Elevation

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Highest point (2,020 m)

Lowest point (1,550 m)

Weather

Tuesday 13 October

18°C

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Comments

August 11, 2024,Lac Retaud et La Palette depuis Col du Pillon

Departure from the Col du Pillon. We climbed the ridge to arrive at La Palette. A steep climb but compensated by a magnificent view. It is possible to climb by a wider and less steep path. All along we can enjoy exceptional flora and taste blueberries.

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