Dent du Chamois, Mountain summit in Canton of Fribourg, Switzerland

Dent du Chamois is a summit of the Fribourg Prealps in Switzerland, reaching 1,839 m east of Gruyères. It lies on the range north of the Vanil Noir, between the Sarine and Motélon valleys. A trail from the col of La Forcla at 1,546 m leads to the top. The dent de Broc, 1,828 m, stands 500 m to the north, separated by the col de la Combe.

The sources record no historical events for the Dent du Chamois; it appears only as a topographic summit of the Fribourg Prealps at 1,839 m, east of Gruyères. Its documented features are its position on the range north of the Vanil Noir, between the Sarine and Motélon valleys, and its neighbour the Dent de Broc (1,828 m), 500 m to the north, separated by the col de la Combe.

The name Dent du Chamois means Chamois Tooth, referring to the pointed summit. The mountain rises east of Gruyères, above the Sarine and Motélon valleys, where the col of La Forcla at 1,546 m is the starting point of the trail to the top.

The hike follows a marked trail that is relatively accessible and does not require special climbing skills or equipment. Visitors should prepare for variable weather and bring appropriate clothing and sturdy footwear.

Its name means Chamois Tooth, inspired by the sharp pointed shape that stands out distinctly from the surrounding mountains. This recognizable silhouette makes it easy to identify from several valleys below.