Dent de Jaman, Mountain summit in Vaud Alps, Switzerland.
Description
Dent de Jaman is a 1,875 meter (6,151 feet) peak in the Vaud Alps that has a sharp, shark fin-like shape. It rises prominently above Lake Geneva and dominates the skyline of this alpine region.
History
The peak was climbed in 1830 by Polish romantic poet Adam Mickiewicz along with fellow writers Zygmunt Krasiński and Antoni Edward Odyniec. This ascent became a documented moment connecting mountaineering with the romantic literary movement.
Culture
The peak serves as a landmark in the region's climbing culture and draws mountaineers throughout the year. It holds importance in the local alpine traditions of the area.
Practical
You can reach the mountain using the Montreux-Rochers de Naye train line or by driving to the Col de Jaman parking area at 1,500 meters elevation. From there, multiple trails of varying difficulty lead to the summit.
Did you know?
The western face offers technical climbing routes with different difficulty grades, while the eastern side provides easier ascent and descent options. This makes the mountain accessible to both experienced climbers and casual hikers.
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 60,000 contributors worldwide. Discover all places nearby (Switzerland).
Chillon Castle
5 km
Rochers de Naye
1.5 km
Vanil des Artses
4.2 km
Caux Palace Hotel
3.2 km
Former Grand Hotel, Hotel des Alpes
4.5 km
Fort de Chillon
4.8 km
Golden Pass Railway
5.1 km
St. John's anglican church
4.5 km
Viaduc de Chillon
4.9 km
Territet–Glion funicular railway
4.3 km
Musée historique de Montreux et de sa région
4.9 km
Les Avants–Sonloup railway
2.8 km
Funiculaire Territet – Mont-Fleuri
4.4 km
Cape au Moine
2.8 km
Dent de Corjon
4.7 km
Pointe d'Aveneyre
3.8 km
Merdasson
825 m
Musée de la Calèche
4.5 km
Musée national suisse de l'audiovisuel
4.5 km
Saleuscex
4.1 km
Hôtel National avec terrasses et arcades
4.9 km
Hôtel Excelsior
4.6 km
Grand Hôtel des Narcisses
4.7 km
Église du Sacré-Cœur
5 km
Saint-Vincent, Montreux
4.6 km
Fondation du Château de Chillon
5 km
Chemin de fer-Musée Blonay-Chamby
4.9 km
Chaulin, chemin de fer Blonay–Chamby
4.9 kmDiscover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes