Croix de Vélan

Croix de Vélan is a wayside cross in , , . Croix de Vélan is situated nearby to the peak , as well as near the spring .

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Pointe de Velan and Tête du Pas de l’Ours.

Peak
Photo: Rémih, CC BY-SA 4.0.
is a peak.

Peak
Photo: Rémih, CC BY-SA 4.0.
is a peak.

Peak
Photo: Romaric Juvanon, CC BY-SA 4.0.
is a peak.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Faverges and Chevaline.

Village
Photo: Dguendel, CC BY 3.0.
is a former commune located in department situated in the region. On 1 January 2016, it was merged into the new commune of . It occupies a glacial valley which gave birth to the . is situated 5 km northeast of Croix de Vélan.

Village
Photo: Rémih, CC BY-SA 4.0.
is a commune in the southeastern French department of . is situated 5 km north of Croix de Vélan.

Village
Photo: Rémih, CC BY-SA 3.0.
is a commune in the southeastern French department of . The village contains a landing field used by many paragliders, usually after they've taken off from the nearby Col de la Forclaz. is situated 7 km north of Croix de Vélan.

Croix de Vélan

Latitude
45.71859° or 45° 43′ 7″ north
Longitude
6.24106° or 6° 14′ 28″ east
Open location code
8FQ8P69R+CC
Open­Street­Map ID
node 5832997705
Open­Street­Map feature
historic=­wayside_cross
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Satellite Map

Discover Croix de Vélan from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
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