Baraque de Divonne

Baraque de Divonne is a locality in La Rippe, Nyon District, Vaud and has an elevation of 1,200 metres. Baraque de Divonne is situated nearby to the locality Croisée de Barie, as well as near La Combe de l’Eau.

Places of Interest

Highlights include La Dôle and Bonmont Abbey.

La Dôle

Peak

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La Dôle is a mountain of the Jura, overlooking Lake Geneva in the westernmost part of the canton of Vaud. Rising to an altitude of 1677 meters, it is the second highest peak in the Swiss portion of the Jura, after Mont Tendre. La Dôle is situated 4 km north of Baraque de Divonne.

Bonmont Abbey

Church

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Bonmont Abbey is a former Cistercian monastery in the municipality of Chéserex in the canton of Vaud in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance. Bonmont Abbey is situated 3½ km east of Baraque de Divonne.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include La Rippe and Divonne-les-Bains.

La Rippe

Village

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La Rippe is a municipality in the district of Nyon in the canton of Vaud in Switzerland. La Rippe is situated 3½ km east of Baraque de Divonne.

Divonne-les-Bains

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Divonne-les-Bains is a town of 9,600 people in Rhône-Alpes, just outside of Geneva. It serves as a bedroom community for Geneva, and as a tourist destination owing to its thermal baths, golf course and casino.