Modane

Modane is a commune in the Savoie department in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region in southeastern France. The commune is in the Maurienne Valley, and it also belongs to the Vanoise National Park.

Places of Interest

Highlights: Modane station and Town hall of Modane.

Modane station

Railway station

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Modane is a railway station located in Modane, Savoie, France.

Town hall of Modane

Town hall

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Fort du Replaton

Fort

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The Fort du Replaton is a fortification of the Séré de Rivières system in Modane, France.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Aussois and Forts de l’Esseillon.

Aussois

Village

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Aussois is a commune in the Vanoise Massif, in the… Aussois is situated 6 km northeast of Modane.

Forts de l’Esseillon

Locality

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Forts de l’Esseillon is a locality, which is situated 5 km east of Modane.

Modane

Type: Locality with 3,120 residents
Also known as: “73157”
Location: Arrondissement of Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne, Savoie, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, Europe
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Latitude

45.2014° or 45° 12′ 5″ north

Longitude

6.6733° or 6° 40′ 24″ east

Population

3,120

Elevation

1,073 metres (3,520 feet)

Open location code

8FQ86M2F+H8

GeoNames ID

6442822

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“Modane” goes by many names.

French: “Modane”

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Places to explore: Loutra and La Norma.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights: Ouvrage Sapey and Bois de Modane.

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