Dent du Cruet, Mountain summit and hogback formation in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France.

Dent du Cruet is a summit rising to 1,833 metres near Alex and La Balme-de-Thuy, about 11.6 km east of Annecy. It stands 124 metres above the surrounding terrain and forms a hogback about 0.89 km wide at its base. The peak lies 5.7 km southwest of La Tournette, the highest point in the area at 2,351 metres.

The formation dates back to the Alpine orogeny when tectonic forces pushed marine sediments upward to create the mountain. This geological process resulted in the distinctive jagged ridge structure that remains visible from far away today.

The name "Dent du Cruet" uses the French word dent, tooth, for a jagged rock point, a common pattern in Alpine toponymy. The summit rises 1,833 m, 124 m above the surrounding terrain, within 0.89 km of its base, and stands 5.7 km from La Tournette, the higher peak at 2,351 m.

The summit is best accessed from Alex or La Balme-de-Thuy with several hiking routes of varying difficulty available. Good footwear and caution on steep sections are important, especially when rocks are wet or weather is changing.

The peak is visible from the shores of Lake Annecy, creating a link between the alpine landscape and the lowland lake region below. This visibility from water level makes it a memorable landmark for both mountain hikers and people enjoying the lake.