Col de la Faucille

Col de la Faucille is a high mountain pass in the department of in the French Jura Mountains. It connects the town of in Ain to the towns of and in the department of .
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  • Mountain saddle with an elevation of 1,320 metres (4,331 feet)
  • Description: mountain pass

Places of Interest

Highlights include Petit Montrond and Église Saint-Jacques-Saint-Christophe de Mijoux.
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is a peak.
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is a church.
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Places in the Area

Nearby places include Mijoux and Lajoux.
Prankster, Public domain.
is a commune and in the department in eastern .
Prankster, Public domain.
is a commune in the department in in eastern .
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is a commune in the department in in eastern .

Col de la Faucille

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Latitude
46.36926° or 46° 22′ 9″ north
Longitude
6.01939° or 6° 1′ 10″ east
Open location code
8FR89299+PQ
Open­Street­Map ID
node 6847892346
Open­Street­Map feature
natural=­saddle
Geo­Names ID
3018975
Wiki­data ID
Q1107433

Satellite Map

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In Other Languages

From Cebuano to Swedish—“Col de la Faucille” goes by many names.

Localities in the Area

Explore places such as La Vieille Faucille and La Roche aux Fees.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Col de la Faucille and Office de tourisme du Pays de Gex – Agence du col de La Faucille.

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