Vaud Alps

{{Short description|Part of the Alps mountain range in Switzerland}} {{Infobox mountain | name=Vaud Alps | native_name= {{plainlist| *{{langx|de|Waadtländer Alpen}} *{{langx|fr|Alpes vaudoises}} }} | topo_map= Swiss Federal Office of Topography swisstopo | image=Diablerets.jpg | image_caption=View from the Sommet des Diablerets to the northeast to the Oldenhorn. | country= Switzerland | subdivision1_type=Cantons | subdivision1= {{enum|Vaud|Valais}} | parent= Bernese Alps | borders_on= | length_mi= | length_orientation= | width_mi= | width_orientation= | geology= | orogeny= | highest=Diablerets | elevation_m=3216 | range_coordinates= {{coord|46|18|N|7|11|E|type:mountain_region:CH_scale:300000|format=dms|display=inline,title}} | coordinates= {{coord|46|18|14|N|7|11|20|E|type:mountain_region:CH_scale:100000|format=dms|display=inline}} | map_image= | map_caption= }}

The '''Vaud Alps''' ({{langx|de|Waadtländer Alpen}}, {{langx|fr|Alpes vaudoises}}, {{langx|it|Alpi di Vaud}}) are a mountain range of the Western Alps, located in western Switzerland. They are sometimes also referred to as the western Bernese Limestone Alps and as an extension of the Bernese Alps. According to SOIUSA, they are thus the western subsection 12.III according to SOIUSA of the Bernese Alps in the wide meaning.

The highest peak is Le Sommet des Diablerets, 3216 m above sea level. In the alpine guides of the Swiss Alpine Club, they are summarised with the Vaudois pre-Alps.<ref>Guide des Alpes et Préalpes vaudoises, de Guide Club Alpin Suisse</ref>

== Alpes Vaudoises, société coopérative (cooperative society) == The Vaud Alps are made up of numerous mountain resorts, seven of which are represented by the umbrella brand Alpes Vaudoises, société coopérative (AVSC). It is the promotional body for the Vaud Alps and was formed following the desire of tourist associations to join forces to promote the villages and resorts of Aigle, Bex, Les Diablerets, Gryon, Leysin, Col des Mosses and Villars. Until 2026, the Pays-d'Enhaut destination was also part of Alpes Vaudoises, bringing together the villages of Rossinière, Château-d'Œx and Rougemont.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Need more information? Take a look at our FAQs. The frequently asked questions contain a wealth of information. |url=https://www.alpesvaudoises.ch/en/Z25/alpes-vaudoises-faq |access-date=2026-03-09 |website=www.alpesvaudoises.ch |language=en}}</ref>

Alpes Vaudoises, cooperative society is mainly responsible for promoting the resorts and activities in the region, both nationally and internationally. It is also responsible for press and marketing, and manages the website [https://www.alpesvaudoises.ch/en/ www.alpesvaudoises.ch] in collaboration with the tourist offices of the member destinations. The website provides tourist information, event calendars for each village and details of all activities that can be booked online.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Stay in the Alpes Vaudoises{{!}} Switzerland {{!}} Infiniment + |url=https://www.alpesvaudoises.ch/en |access-date=2026-03-09 |website=www.alpesvaudoises.ch |language=en}}</ref>

== List of peaks == {{See also|List of mountains in Switzerland}} The chief peaks of the Vaud Alps are: {| class="wikitable sortable" ! ! width="200" |Nom ! width="200" |Altitude<ref>{{cite web|access-date=2025-08-04 |title=Maps of Switzerland - Swiss Confederation - map.geo.admin.ch |url=https://map.geo.admin.ch/ |website=map.geo.admin.ch}}</ref> |- |1 |Le Sommet des Diablerets |{{convert|3216|m|ft|0|abbr=on}} |- |2 |Oldehorn (Becca d'Audon) |{{convert|3123|m|ft|0|abbr=on}} |- |3 |Grand Muveran |{{convert|3051|m|ft|0|abbr=on}} |- |4 |Tête Ronde |{{convert|3036|m|ft|0|abbr=on}} |- |5 |Sex Rouge |{{convert|2971|m|ft|0|abbr=on}} |- |6 |Grand Dent de Morcles |{{convert|2968|m|ft|0|abbr=on}} |- |7 |Petite Dent de Morcles |{{convert|2929|m|ft|0|abbr=on}} |- |8 |Dent Favre |{{convert|2916|m|ft|0|abbr=on}} |- |9 |Tête à Pierre Grept |{{convert|2904|m|ft|0|abbr=on}} |- |10 |Tête Noire |{{convert|2871|m|ft|0|abbr=on}} |- |11 |Tête aux Veillon |{{convert|2846|m|ft|0|abbr=on}} |- |12 |Pointe de Paneirosse |{{convert|2840|m|ft|0|abbr=on}} |- |13 |Petit Muveran |{{convert|2810|m|ft|0|abbr=on}} |- |14 |Culan |{{convert|2789|m|ft|0|abbr=on}} |- |15 |Pointe d'Aufalle |{{convert|2725|m|ft|0|abbr=on}} |- |16 |Le Tarent |{{convert|2548|m|ft|0|abbr=on}} |- |17 |Haute Pointe (l'Argenting) |{{convert|2422|m|ft|0}} |- |18 |Tour d'Aï |{{convert|2331|m|ft|0|abbr=on}} |- |19 |Tour de Mayen |{{convert|2327|m|ft|0|abbr=on}} |- |20 |Pointe des Savolaires |{{convert|2294|m|ft|0|abbr=on}} |} Note the list of chief peak of Vaud Alps is not complete and is subject to future modifications.

== References == {{Reflist}}

Category:Mountain ranges of the Alps Category:Mountain ranges of Switzerland Category:Landforms of Vaud Category:Landforms of Valais