Mont Colombier

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Mont Colombier
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Mont Colombier
Highest point
Elevation 2,043 m (6,703 ft)
Prominence 1,095 m (3,593 ft) [1]
Coordinates 45°38′40″N06°07′10″E / 45.64444°N 6.11944°E / 45.64444; 6.11944 Coordinates: 45°38′40″N06°07′10″E / 45.64444°N 6.11944°E / 45.64444; 6.11944
Geography
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Mont Colombier
Location in the Alps
Location Savoie, France
Parent range Bauges Massif
Geology
Age of rock Tertiary

Mont Colombier (2,043 m) is a mountain of the Bauges Massif in the French Prealps in Savoie, France.

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References

  1. "Mont Colombier -peakbagger". peakbagger.com. Retrieved 5 February 2015.