Berneuse
The Berneuse (or la Berneuse) is a mountain of the western Bernese Alps, above Leysin in the canton of Vaud. It lies on the range east of the Rhone valley, culminating at the Tour d'Aï.
| Berneuse | |
|---|---|
 The revolving restaurant on the top | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 2,045 m (6,709 ft) [1] |
| Prominence | 140 m (460 ft) [2] |
| Parent peak | Tour d'Aï |
| Coordinates | 46°21′34.5″N 7°0′7.8″E [1] |
| Geography | |
  Berneuse Location in Switzerland | |
| Location | Leysin, Vaud, Switzerland |
| Parent range | Vaud Alps |
| Climbing | |
| Easiest route | Aerial tramway |
Its summit (2,045 m) is a popular destination, hosting the Kuklos, a revolving restaurant[3] accessible by cable cabin from town. On a clear day, Lake Geneva is visible from this summit.
References
- map.geo.admin.ch
- Retrieved from the Swisstopo topographic maps. The key col is located north of the summit at 1,905 metres.
- "Restaurant tournant panoramique Le Kuklos" (in French). Leysin Tourist Office. Retrieved 3 February 2011.
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