Bessans

Bessans is a commune in the department in the region in south-eastern France. It is located in the valley of Maurienne and crossed by the river.
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Places of Interest

Highlights include Pointe de Tierce and Pointe de Claret.

Peak
Photo: Liné1, CC BY-SA 3.0.
is a mountain in , which lies in the range. It has an elevation of 2,973 metres above sea level.

Peak
Photo: Rémih, CC BY-SA 4.0.
is a mountain of , . It lies in the Massif de la Vanoise range. It has an elevation of 3,355 metres above sea level.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Vincendières.

Hamlet
Photo: Pierre Bn, CC BY 2.0.
is a hamlet, which is situated 4 km east of Bessans.

Bessans

Latitude
45.32° or 45° 19′ 12″ north
Longitude
6.9936° or 6° 59′ 37″ east
Population
345
Elevation
1,713 metres (5,620 feet)
Open location code
8FQ88X9V+XC
Geo­Names ID
6450976
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In Other Languages

“Bessans” goes by many names.

Localities in the Area

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Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Bois de Bessans and Glacier de Méan-Martin.

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