| Dent d'Oche | |
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View from the summit |
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| Elevation | 2,222 m (7,290 ft) |
| Prominence | 307 m (1,007 ft) [1] |
| Parent peak | Cornettes de Bise |
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Dent d'Oche
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| Range | Chablais Alps |
The Dent d'Oche is a mountain in the Haute-Savoie region of France, in the Chablais massif, near the Swiss-French border, that rises to 2,221 m (7,287 ft) in altitude. It towers above Évian, Thonon, and Lake Geneva. It offers a view of the French and Swiss Alps and the Swiss prealps.
It is the northernmost summit above 2,000 m (6,600 ft) in France.
About 100 m (330 ft) below the summit is a refuge of the French Alpine Club, the refuge de la Dent d'Oche. In summer, the summit and the refuge can be reached by a moderate hike. However, the north face route, with a rise of 350 m (1,150 ft), is one the most difficult of the Chablais Alps. Certain sections require extensive technical skill.