Les Grands Moulins | |
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Highest point | |
Elevation | 2,495 m (8,186 ft) |
Coordinates | 45°24′23″N6°11′56″E / 45.406273°N 6.199023°E Coordinates: 45°24′23″N6°11′56″E / 45.406273°N 6.199023°E |
Geography | |
Location | Alps |
Climbing | |
Easiest route | South face |
Les Grands Moulins is a mountain in Savoie department in the French Alps. [1] Les Grands Moulins can be climbed by hiking the trail on South face of the mountain.
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