Molard Noir Viewpoint – Cat's Tooth loop from Mont du Chat

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Molard Noir Viewpoint – Cat's Tooth loop from Mont du Chat

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Molard Noir Viewpoint – Cat's Tooth loop from Mont du Chat

01:34

4.64km

180m

Hiking

Hard hike. Great for any fitness level. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

Tips

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 1.48 km for 275 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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290 m

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

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702 m

Molard Noir Viewpoint

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Breathtaking views.

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713 m

View of Mont Blanc

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Great view of the towering Mont Blanc

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738 m

Molard Noir

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Magnificent viewpoint

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1.61 km

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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1.61 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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3.08 km

Le Molard Noir

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Nice view of the lake

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3.72 km

Décollage du Chat

Viewpoint

4.64 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.36 km

1.27 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.96 km

556 m

129 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,470 m)

Lowest point (1,300 m)

Weather

Thursday 15 October

23°C

6°C

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Comments

July 2, 2023,Mollard noir + Dent du chat, Bourget-du-Lac (73) - France

A superb, fairly quiet walk starting from the Relais du Chat (1,496 m) to reach the Mollard Noir (1,452 m) then continuing on to the Dent du Chat (1,390 m).

To access the Dent du chat, there is a series of ladders, the site is very well equipped, safe if you are careful (as always). We rode with a 4-year-old …

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