The Dents de Lanfon (French pronunciation: [dɑ̃ d(ə) lɑ̃fɔ̃]; 'Teeth of Lanfon') is a mountain in south-eastern France rising to 1824 m. Situated above Talloires on the east bank of Lac d'Annecy in Haute-Savoie. It is framed by mount Veyrier (1,291 m) to the north, and by Le Lanfonnet (1768 m.) and La Tournette (2,351 m) to the south.
| Dents de Lanfon | |
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 1,824 m (5,984 ft) |
| Coordinates | 45°51′40″N 06°14′30″E / 45.86111°N 6.24167°E |
| Naming | |
| English translation | Teeth of Lanfon |
| Language of name | French |
| Geography | |
  Dents de Lanfon Location in the Alps  Dents de Lanfon Dents de Lanfon (France) | |
| Location | Haute-Savoie, France |
| Parent range | Bornes Massif |
The impressive slopes of the Dents de Lanfon and their position above Lac d'Annecy make them a classic destination for climbers.
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The Dents de Lanfon (left) viewed from Lac d'Annecy with Lanfonnet (right) -
North face of the Dents de Lanfon -
Rochers de Lanfon, by John Ruskin
External links
edit(in French) Crossing of the Dents de Lanfon, climbing with le Club Alpin Français of Chambéry
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