Col de l’IOu

Col de l’IOu is a mountain saddle in , , and has an elevation of 2,194 metres. Col de l’IOu is situated nearby to the locality , as well as near .
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Places of Interest

Highlights include Pic du Midi d’Ossau and Col du Pourtalet.

Volcano
The Pic du Midi d'Ossau is a mountain rising above the in the . Despite possessing neither a nor, in the context of the range, a particularly high summit, its distinctive shape makes it a symbol of the French side of the Pyrenees.

Mountain saddle
The , El Portalet or Portalet d'Aneu is a mountain pass and border crossing in the , between and . The pass reaches an elevation of 1,794 m, and links the and valleys.

Lake
is a in , Pyrénées, . At an elevation of 1947.3 m, its surface area is 0.093 km2.

Col de l’IOu

Latitude
42.8294° or 42° 49′ 46″ north
Longitude
-0.4491° or 0° 26′ 57″ west
Elevation
2,194 metres (7,198 feet)
Open location code
8CJXRHH2+Q9
Open­Street­Map ID
node 877589991
Open­Street­Map feature
natural=­saddle
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In Other Languages

“Col de l’IOu” goes by many names.
  • Occitan (post 1500): Còth de L’Ièu

Localities in the Area

Explore places such as La Cournade and La Meye.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Col des Arazures and Lac de Peyreget.

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