Col du Vallon

Col du Vallon is a mountain saddle in , , . Col du Vallon is situated nearby to the locality , as well as near .

Places of Interest

Highlights include Col du Galibier and Grand Galibier.

Mountain saddle
Photo: Stephan Brunker, CC BY-SA 3.0.
The is a mountain pass in the southern region of the near . It is the eighth highest paved road in the Alps, and recurrently the highest point of the Tour de France.

Peak
Photo: MOSSOT, CC BY-SA 3.0.
is a mountain of the in , France. It is the highest mountain of the Massif des Cerces, a small chain of mountains located about 20 km northwest of , deep in the heart of the .

Memorial
Photo: MOSSOT, CC BY 3.0.
is a memorial.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Col du Lautaret.

Hamlet
Photo: Wikimedia, CC BY-SA 2.5.
is a high mountain pass in the department of in . It marks the boundary between the valleys of the Romanche and the Guisane, a tributary of the which has its source at the col.

Col du Vallon

Latitude
45.0746° or 45° 4′ 28″ north
Longitude
6.4321° or 6° 25′ 56″ east
Open location code
8FQ83CFJ+RR
Open­Street­Map ID
node 8999632004
Open­Street­Map feature
natural=­saddle
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Satellite Map

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Places with the Same Name

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Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Plan du Galibier and Colomban Noir.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Pointe du Vallon and Décollage de Plan Lachat.

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