Dent du Lan, Mountain summit in Valais and Haute-Savoie, Switzerland and France
The Dent du Vélan reaches an elevation of 2087 meters and consists primarily of sedimentary rock formations along the French-Swiss border.
The mountain stands as part of the Préalpes médianes nappe, representing centuries of geological transformations through tectonic movements in the Alpine region.
Located within the Chablais Geopark, the Dent du Vélan serves as an educational site for understanding the geological formations of the Western Alps.
Multiple hiking trails connect the surrounding municipalities of Novel, La Chapelle-d'Abondance, Saint-Gingolph, and Vouvry to different sections of the mountain.
The Dent du Vélan marks the westernmost point above 2000 meters in Switzerland, creating a natural border between two distinct Alpine regions.
Location: Novel
Location: La Chapelle-d'Abondance
Location: Saint-Gingolph
Location: Vouvry
Elevation above the sea: 2,087 m
Made from material: sedimentary rock
Part of: Préalpes médianes nappe, France–Switzerland border, Chablais Geopark
GPS coordinates: 46.34711,6.77516
Latest update: June 23, 2025 14:57
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