Mont Fort

Mont Fort is a 3,328 m peak in the Pennine Alps of Valais, Switzerland, rising above Nendaz and Verbier. It stands on the ridge dividing the Nendaz and Bagnes valleys, north of the Rosablanche, and it is the highest point of the 4 Vallées ski domain.

What can you see from Mont Fort?

The summit opens onto a sweeping panorama of the Valais Alps. On a clear day you can pick out the Dents du Midi, Mont Blanc, the Grand Combin, the Weisshorn and the Matterhorn, with the Bernese Alps in the distance. A viewing platform above the cable car's upper station lets you take it all in without any climbing. Sources quote the height slightly differently (3,328 to 3,330 m), so a sign you meet may show a marginally different figure.

How do you get to Mont Fort from Nendaz?

Take the bus from Haute-Nendaz to Siviez. From there the Tortin chairlift climbs to Col des Gentianes, and a cable car covers the final 400 m or so over the glacier to the top. Three of the four cable car routes to the summit from the Verbier side also start at Siviez, so both resorts feed the same lines.

When should you go?

In winter and early spring Mont Fort is the heart of the 4 Vallées, with high-alpine runs. In summer the lifts carry sightseers and start high-mountain outings. Operating days depend on season and weather, so check the operator's current timetable before you set out. It stays cold at the top even in July, so bring a warm jacket, sunglasses and sunscreen.

What else should you know?

• Conditions at this altitude and on the glacier change quickly; mornings usually give the clearest views.
• You may feel the altitude, so walk slowly and drink plenty of water.
• Leave the maintained pistes and glacier paths only with a mountain guide.
• This Mont Fort is the Valais peak above Nendaz and Verbier; other places share the name, so search with those resort names.

Frequently asked questions

How high is Mont Fort? The usual figure is 3,328 m (10,919 ft); some tourism pages round it to 3,329 or 3,330 m.

Can you ride a cable car to the top? Yes. A cable car runs the last stretch from Col des Gentianes, and the route from Nendaz goes via Siviez and the Tortin chairlift.

What can you see from the summit? Mont Blanc, the Dents du Midi, the Grand Combin, the Weisshorn, the Matterhorn and the Bernese Alps.

Is Mont Fort part of the 4 Vallées? Yes, it is the highest point of that ski area.