Dent de Lys
An out-and-back trail, 0.8 miles each way (1.6 miles round trip) in Fribourg, Switzerland.
Photo: Björn S..., CC BY-SA 2.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)- 0.8 mi
- round trip
- 1,205 ft
- climb
- 6,530 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Dent de Lys is an out-and-back trail, 0.8 miles each way (1.6 miles round trip) in Fribourg, Switzerland. It runs between about 5,750 ft and 6,530 ft above sea level, with roughly 970 ft of climbing one way. It is demanding mountain hiking, with rocky or exposed stretches where you need sure footing. The nearest town is Les Sciernes-d'Albeuve, about 2.1 miles west of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Lys Derrey, Folliu Borna and Le Barlattey. Cascades des Allières is within about 3 miles. For camping, Camping le Bivouac is within about 6 miles. There are 12 other mapped trails within about 3 miles, so you can combine or extend the outing. Distances, elevations and the route shape here come from OpenStreetMap and the Copernicus 90 m elevation model. Trails, access rules and conditions change, so check locally before you go.
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