Dent du Chat summit – Cat's Tooth loop from Le Bourget-du-Lac

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Dent du Chat summit – Cat's Tooth loop from Le Bourget-du-Lac

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Dent du Chat summit – Cat's Tooth loop from Le Bourget-du-Lac

04:36

12.0km

830m

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Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

Last updated: August 11, 2026

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Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 5.42 km for 275 m

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5.51 km

Dent du Chat Summit

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To reach this place you have to climb steeply via ladders and hold on to ropes, but it is really worth it.

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Dent du Chat summit

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Hike to the summit of the famous Dent du Chat!
The access is equipped with ladders and ropes, so only the bravest and most experienced are welcome!

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Cat's Tooth

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Swim in the lake, with a view of the Dent du Chat.

The piece on the dent - requires a head for heights and surefootedness.
It goes over ladders, heed the warning notices!

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5.65 km

View of the Lake

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6.18 km

Molard Noir

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Magnificent viewpoint

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6.20 km

View of Mont Blanc

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Great view of the towering Mont Blanc

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6.21 km

Molard Noir Viewpoint

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Breathtaking views.

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6.63 km

View of the Valley Near Saint-Pierre-d'Albigny

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12.0 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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9.61 km

1.48 km

949 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.91 km

1.53 km

1.48 km

131 m

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Thursday 15 October

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Dent du Chat summit – Cat's Tooth loop from Le Bourget-du-Lac

Dent du Chat Summit

Dent du Chat summit

Cat's Tooth

View of the Lake

Molard Noir

View of Mont Blanc

Molard Noir Viewpoint

View of the Valley Near Saint-Pierre-d'Albigny

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