Dent du Chamois, Mountain summit in Canton of Fribourg, Switzerland
The Dent du Chamois reaches an elevation of 1,839 meters and stands between the valleys of Sarine and Motélon in the Swiss Prealps.
The mountain has served as a natural boundary marker between different pastoral communities in the Fribourg region since the medieval period.
Local shepherds maintain traditional Alpine farming practices around Dent du Chamois, continuing centuries-old methods of cheese production and cattle grazing.
Hikers can access the summit through a marked trail starting from La Forcla col at 1,546 meters, following the Swiss hiking classification system.
The mountain's name, meaning Chamois Tooth, reflects its sharp, pointed profile that emerges distinctly from the surrounding Fribourg Prealps.
Location: Canton of Fribourg
Elevation above the sea: 1,839 m
GPS coordinates: 46.58445,7.13012
Latest update: March 17, 2025 19:51
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