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 | |
| Elevation | 4,135 m (13,566 ft) |
| Prominence | 52 m (171 ft)[1] |
| Parent peak | Grand Combin |
| Isolation | 0.74 km (0.46 mi)  |
| Coordinates | 45°56′34″N 7°18′39″E |
| Geography | |
  Combin de la Tsessette Location in Switzerland | |
| Location | Valais, Switzerland |
| Parent range | Pennine Alps |
| Climbing | |
| First ascent | E.F.M.Benecke and H.A.Cohen on 21st July 1894. |
| Easiest route | From 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 21 July 1894.[2]
See also
References
- Swisstopo map
- 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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