Col de Besse

Col de Besse is a mountain saddle in , , and has an elevation of 1,706 metres. Col de Besse is situated nearby to the locality , as well as near .

Places of Interest

Highlights include Église de l’Assomption-de-la-Bienheureuse-Vierge-Marie d’Eaux-Chaudes and Église de Laruns.

Church
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is a church.

Church
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is a church.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Béost and Louvie-Soubiron.

Village
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is a commune of the department in southwestern .

Village
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is a commune in the department in south-western .

Village
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is a commune in the department in south-western France.

Col de Besse

Latitude
42.9695° or 42° 58′ 10″ north
Longitude
-0.4693° or 0° 28′ 9″ west
Elevation
1,706 metres (5,597 feet)
Open location code
8CJXXG9J+Q7
Open­Street­Map ID
node 1778436588
Open­Street­Map feature
natural=­saddle
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Satellite Map

Discover Col de Besse from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
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In Other Languages

“Col de Besse” goes by many names.
  • Occitan (post 1500): “Còth de Béç”

Localities in the Area

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Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Montagnon de Besse and Pic de la Gentiane.

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