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Switzerland
Vaud
District d'Aigle
Ormont-Dessus

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

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Running trails & routes
Switzerland
Vaud
District d'Aigle
Ormont-Dessus

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

Hard

23

runners

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

01:38

8.50km

560m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 2, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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49 m

Col du Pillon

Highlight • Mountain Pass

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

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2

1.17 km

Lake Retaud

Highlight • Lake

A small lake with a continuous shoreline, it's ideal for families and a lovely break during a bike tour or hike. Swimming is also possible, and there's a charming, newly …

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3.62 km

La Palette

Highlight • Summit

4

4.48 km

Col des Andérets

Highlight • Mountain Pass

5

4.54 km

View of the Isenau Massif

Highlight • Viewpoint

6

6.59 km

View of Glacier 3000

Highlight • Viewpoint

7

6.87 km

Retaud Walk

Highlight • Mountain Hut

8

7.33 km

Viewpoint over Lake Retaud

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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8.50 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.73 km

2.09 km

269 m

221 m

193 m

Surfaces

4.47 km

3.62 km

217 m

193 m

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Highest point (2,110 m)

Lowest point (1,550 m)

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