Néron
The Néron is a mountain in the French department of Isère at 1,299 metres in the Chartreuse massif in the Alps. Sometimes called Casque du Néron in the 19th century because of its shape, its name literally means "the black one" and has no connection with the Roman emperor or with the existence of an ancient station used as a lookout and refuge in its southern part.
- Peak rising to 1,298 metres (4,259 feet)
- Description: mountain in France
- Also known as“Le Casque de Néron”“Le Néron”“Neiron”
Places of Interest
Highlights include Fiancey Park and Saint-Égrève-Saint-Robert railway station.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Quaix-en-Chartreuse and Saint-Égrève.
Quaix-en-Chartreuse
Quaix-en-Chartreuse is a commune in the Isère department in southeastern France.
Saint-Égrève
Saint-Égrève is a commune in the Isère department in southeastern France.
Proveysieux
Proveysieux is a commune in the Isère department in southeastern France.
Néron
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Latitude
45.23466° or 45° 14′ 5″ north
Longitude
5.71023° or 5° 42′ 37″ east
Open location code
8FQ76PM6+V3
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OpenStreetMap feature
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Satellite Map
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In Other Languages
From Cebuano to Ladin—“Néron” goes by many names.
Places with the Same Name
Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Croix de Chorre and Ripaillère.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Bloc Erratique and Grotte du Colonel Brun.
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Isère: Highlights
Learn more about Grenoble and Vienne.
