Col des Sables

Col des Sables is a mountain saddle in Avrieux, Arrondissement of Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes. Col des Sables is situated nearby to the locality Forêt de la Belle Plinier, as well as near Le Mélézet.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Valfréjus and Punta Bagnà.

Valfréjus

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Valfréjus is a ski resort in Savoie. Valfréjus is known for its many off-piste opportunities and its pleasant atmosphere. Valfréjus also surprises experts with its "nature discovery" products offered by ski schools and instructors.

Punta Bagnà

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Punta Bagnà or Cime du Grand Vallon is a mountain of Savoie, France and of the Province of Turin, Italy. It lies in the Cottian Alps range. It has an elevation of 3,129 metres above sea level.

Pointe de Paumont

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Pointe de Paumont or Cima del Vallone is a mountain of Savoie, France and of the Province of Turin, Italy. It lies in the Cottian Alps range. It has an elevation of 3,171 metres above sea level.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Modane and Rochemolles.

Modane

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Modane is a commune in the Savoie department in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region in southeastern France. The commune is in the Maurienne Valley, and it also belongs to the Vanoise National Park.