Dents du Midi Mountains

The Dents du Midi are a serrated mountain massif in the Valais canton of southwestern Switzerland, noted for a line of seven distinct summits. The tallest point on the ridge, the Haute Cime, reaches 3,257 metres.

Hikers and mountaineers use established trails and a system of mountain huts to access ridges, cols and summits, while the serrated profile is a landmark visible across the Rhône valley and from Lake Geneva. In winter the surrounding valleys are used for ski-touring and alpine routes.

The peaks have been known and climbed since the 19th century with alpine routes and local pastoral use predating modern mountaineering; the massif has long been an orienting feature for travellers and communities across the Chablais and Valais regions.

Rising above the Valais valleys in the Chablais Alps, the Dents du Midi form a prominent skyline in southwestern Switzerland and are accessible from valley towns and alpine passes in the region.

• Seven summits and height: The massif comprises seven main summits with the highest at 3,257 metres, making it a prominent feature in the Chablais Alps.

What to See#

• Haute Cime (highest summit): The highest summit on the ridge, reaching 3,257 metres and forming the massif’s dominant peak seen from the Rhône valley.
• Ridge of seven summits: A serrated ridge composed of seven distinct peaks that forms the skyline known as the Dents du Midi, visible from the Swiss Plateau and Lake Geneva.
• Trails and huts: A network of alpine trails, mountain huts and routes used for summer hiking and winter ski-touring in adjoining valleys.

Access is commonly via the towns of Champéry or Salvan in Valais. Regional rail and bus services connect to these towns from larger centers like Lausanne or Sion; alpine lifts and hiking trails provide access to higher routes.

• For summits and alpine routes hire a certified mountain guide-conditions change rapidly in alpine terrain.
• Use cable cars from nearby resorts to access trailheads, especially if short on time.
• Check avalanche conditions in winter and spring before planning any ski or climb.