Savoie
Arrondissement of Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne
Hermillon

Col du Sapey

Col du Sapey is a mountain saddle in , , and has an elevation of 1,306 metres. Col du Sapey is situated nearby to the hamlet , as well as near .
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Places of Interest

Highlights include Hoodoo and Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne station.

Stone
Photo: Ziegler175, CC BY-SA 4.0.
A is a tall, thin spire of rock formed by erosion. Hoodoos typically consist of relatively soft rock topped by harder, less easily eroded stone that protects each column from the elements.

Railway station
Photo: Floflo, Public domain.
Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne is a railway station located in , , . The station was opened on 20 October 1856 and is located on the Culoz–Modane railway. The train services are operated by .

Church
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is a church.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne and Montvernier.

Town
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is a subprefecture of the department, in the region of , in southeastern . It lies in the Maurienne, the valley of the river .

Village
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is a commune in the department in the region in south-eastern .

Village
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is a village.

Col du Sapey

Latitude
45.2926° or 45° 17′ 33″ north
Longitude
6.3816° or 6° 22′ 54″ east
Elevation
1,306 metres (4,285 feet)
Open location code
8FQ879VJ+2J
Open­Street­Map ID
node 8569265412
Open­Street­Map feature
natural=­saddle
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Satellite Map

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Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Champessuit and Mont André.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Pierre Bénite and Salle des fêtes.

Savoie: Must-Visit Destinations

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