Pointe de Thorens

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Pointe de Thorens
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Highest point
Elevation 3,266 m (10,715 ft)
Coordinates 45°15′53″N06°36′34″E / 45.26472°N 6.60944°E / 45.26472; 6.60944 Coordinates: 45°15′53″N06°36′34″E / 45.26472°N 6.60944°E / 45.26472; 6.60944
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Pointe de Thorens
France
Location Savoie, France
Parent range Massif de la Vanoise

Pointe de Thorens is a mountain of Savoie, France. It lies in the Massif de la Vanoise range. It has an elevation of 3,266 metres above sea level.

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