SwitzerlandCanton de Vaud 8 · Canton of Vaud
Where is the highest point of the canton of Vaud?
In the exam (French)
Où se trouve le point le plus élevé du canton de Vaud ?
- aOn the heights of Lavaux, in the vineyards above VeveySur les hauts de Lavaux, dans les vignes au-dessus de Vevey
- bAt the Marchairuz pass, on the ridges of the Vaud JuraAu col du Marchairuz, sur les crêtes du Jura vaudois
- cIn the Diablerets massif, in the Alps of VaudDans le massif des Diablerets, dans les Alpes vaudoisesCorrect answer
- dAt the Rochers-de-Naye, in the Prealps above MontreuxAux Rochers-de-Naye, dans les Préalpes au-dessus de Montreux
Why?
The highest point of the canton is the summit of Les Diablerets, at about 3,210 metres above sea level. This massif in the Vaud Alps lies on the border between Vaud and Valais, and the two cantons share the summit.
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