| Col du Mollard | |
|---|---|
  Col du Mollard Location of Col du Mollard | |
| Elevation | 1,320 m (4,331 ft) |
| Traversed by | D45 |
| Location | Savoie, France |
| Range | Alps |
| Coordinates | 45°29′01″N5°52′02″E / 45.48361°N 5.86722°E |
The Col du Mollard is a mountain pass [1] located between the councils of Entremont-le-Vieux and Saint-Thibaud-de-Couz in the Chartreuse Mountains [2] and culminating at 1,320 meters above sea level.
The start of a hike is possible from Le Désert d'Entremont.
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