Le Soliat

Le Soliat is a mountain of the Jura, overlooking Lake Neuchâtel in western Switzerland. The main summit (1,465 m) is located within the canton of Neuchâtel. A secondary summit (1,463 m) is located within the canton of Vaud.

Le Soliat
View from the summit area
Highest point
Elevation1,464 m (4,803 ft)
Prominence204 m (669 ft)[1]
Parent peakLe Chasseron
Isolation14.9 km (9.3 mi)[2]
Coordinates46°55′43″N 6°43′29″E
Geography
Le Soliat is located in Switzerland
Le Soliat
Le Soliat
Location in Switzerland
LocationNeuchâtel, Switzerland
(mountain partially in Vaud)
Parent rangeJura Mountains

The north side of the mountain forms a rocky cirque named Creux du Van.

See also

References

  1. Retrieved from the Swisstopo topographic maps. The key col is located near L'Abbaye at 1,260 metres.
  2. Retrieved from the Swisstopo topographic maps. The nearest point of higher elevation is northeast of Le Chasseron.


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