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Dent de Savigny, Mountain summit in Bernese Alps, Switzerland

The Dent de Savigny stands at 2,252 meters above sea level, marking the boundary between the Swiss cantons of Vaud and Fribourg in the Bernese Alps.

The mountain received its first documented ascent in 1905, establishing a milestone in the exploration of the Swiss Prealps region.

The mountain's name translates to 'Savigny's Tooth' in English, reflecting the local French-speaking heritage of the Vaud and Fribourg cantons.

Climbers can access the summit through a technical alpine trail rated T5, with the Grubenberghütte mountain hut at 1,979 meters serving as a base camp.

The mountain ranks among the top peaks in Switzerland with a prominence of 848 meters, positioning it as the second-highest prominent peak in Fribourg canton.

Location: canton Vaud

Location: Canton of Fribourg

Elevation above the sea: 2,252 m

GPS coordinates: 46.54961,7.22627

Latest update: March 17, 2025 19:53

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