Mont Bénand, Mountain summit in Bernex, France

Mont Bénand is a mountain summit in the French Chablais Alps standing at about 1300 meters. The landscape is shaped by alpine meadows, forests, and historic mountain shelters that show how people once lived here.

Mont Bénand lies above Bernex in the Chablais Alps, where summer pasture farming shaped the slopes for centuries. Herders brought cattle and goats up to the high meadows each summer, and the cleared grazing land and stone shelters date from that practice. The summit stands at about 1300 metres, and the old pasture routes remain part of the path network.

The place is known among hikers who want to learn about traditional alpine farming in this region. The trails pass through areas where shepherds have grazed their herds for generations.

The climb starts from a small hamlet nearby and follows marked trails over alpine meadows to the summit. Weather at altitude can change quickly, so warm and waterproof clothing is recommended year-round.

Mont Bénand lies on the French–Swiss border above Bernex, so the summit itself straddles two countries. The ridge path continues toward the Dent d'Oche, and the summit cross is a meeting point for hikers coming up from both sides of the border.