Col de la Balme

Col de la Balme is a mountain saddle in , , and has an elevation of 1,825 metres. Col de la Balme is situated nearby to the hamlet , as well as near the locality .

Places of Interest

Highlights include Lac Achard and Croix de Chamrousse.

Lake
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is a in , .

Scenic viewpoint
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is a scenic viewpoint.

Peak
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is a peak.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Chamrousse and Saint-Martin-d’Uriage.

Village
Photo: Alexander Schober, CC BY-SA 3.0.
is a ski resort in Southeastern France, in the mountain range near in the department. It is located in a commune of the same name and is situated on the Recoin at 1,650 m and the Roche Béranger at 1,750 m.

Village
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Saint-Martin-d'Uriage is a commune in the department located in the French Alps, in southeastern . The nearest major city is .

Village
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is a commune in the department in southeastern .

Col de la Balme

Latitude
45.1277° or 45° 7′ 40″ north
Longitude
5.8887° or 5° 53′ 19″ east
Elevation
1,825 metres (5,988 feet)
Open location code
8FQ74VHQ+3F
Open­Street­Map ID
node 1921501029
Open­Street­Map feature
natural=­saddle
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