Savoie
Arrondissement of Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne
Saint-Julien-Mont-Denis

Col des Parchets

Col des Parchets is a mountain saddle in , , and has an elevation of 2,493 metres. Col des Parchets is situated nearby to the locality , as well as near the hamlet .
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Places of Interest

Highlights include Cime Noire and Grand Perron des Encombres.

Peak
Photo: Rémih, CC BY-SA 4.0.
is a peak.

Peak
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is a peak.

Stone
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A is a tall, thin spire of rock formed by erosion. Hoodoos typically consist of relatively soft rock topped by harder, less easily eroded stone that protects each column from the elements.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Hermillon and Les Menuires.

Quarter
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is a former commune in the department in the region in south-eastern . On 1 January 2019, it was merged into the new commune La Tour-en-Maurienne.

Village
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is a ski resort in the valley of between and . Owned and operated by Compagnie des Alpes, it is in the département of . is situated 7 km east of Col des Parchets.

Village
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is a village, which is situated 7 km northwest of Col des Parchets.

Col des Parchets

Latitude
45.30665° or 45° 18′ 24″ north
Longitude
6.4466° or 6° 26′ 48″ east
Elevation
2,493 metres (8,179 feet)
Open location code
8FQ88C4W+MJ
Open­Street­Map ID
node 8997093920
Open­Street­Map feature
natural=­saddle
Geo­Names ID
2988569
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Localities in the Area

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Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Le Petit Perron and Petit Col des Encombres.

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