Grand Colombier (Ain)
French mountain
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Grand Colombier (el. 1534 m) is a mountain in the Ain department in eastern France.[1][2][3][4]
| Grand Colombier | |
|---|---|
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 1,534 m (5,033 ft) |
| Prominence | 928 m (3,045 ft) |
| Isolation | 27.55 km (17.12 mi) |
| Coordinates | 45°53′57″N 5°45′40″E |
| Geography | |
  Grand Colombier France | |
| Location | Ain, France |
| Parent range | Jura |
Further reading
This summit dominates the upper valley of the Rhône and the Lake of Bourget in the Savoie department and the commune of Culoz which lies at its feet. From the Grand Colombier, hiking and mountain biking trails lead over the mountains of Bugey[5] in the direction of the plateau of Retord and have views of the Alps. The Col du Grand Colombier is one of the steepest passes in France, with a 20-percent gradient on the Bugey side.[citation needed]
