Dent de Vaulion
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The Dent de Vaulion is a mountain peak of the Swiss Jura, overlooking the lake of Joux and Vaulion in the canton of Vaud.
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Dent de Vaulion | |
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View from Lac de Joux | |
Highest point | |
Elevation | 1,483 m (4,865 ft) |
Prominence | 339 m (1,112 ft)[1] |
Isolation | 7.54 km (4.69 mi) ![]() |
Coordinates | 46°41′05″N 06°21′00″E |
Geography | |
Location | Vaud, Switzerland |
Parent range | Jura |
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A small ski resort is located on its slopes. The municipality of Vallorbe is located on the mountain's foothills.
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View from Dent de Vaulion a mountain peak of the Swiss Jura (summit 1482,6 m) overlooking the Mont Blanc massif (left side picture) the lakes of Joux and Brenet in the canton of Vaud.