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Cottian Alps
Mountain range on the France–Italy border / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Cottian Alps (/ˈkɒtiən ˈælps/; French: Alpes Cottiennes [alp kɔtjɛn]; Italian: Alpi Cozie [ˈalpi ˈkɔttsje]) are a mountain range in the southwestern part of the Alps. They form the border between France (Hautes-Alpes and Savoie) and Italy (Piedmont). The Fréjus Road Tunnel and Fréjus Rail Tunnel between Modane and Susa are important transportation arteries between France (Lyon, Grenoble) and Italy (Turin).
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Cottian Alps | |
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French: Alpes Cottiennes; Italian: Alpi Cozie | |
![]() Mont Cenis in the Cottian Alps, seen from the Rocciamelone | |
Highest point | |
Peak | Monte Viso |
Elevation | 3,841 m (12,602 ft) |
Coordinates | 44°40′18″N 7°15′13″E |
Geography | |
Countries | Italy and France |
Provinces and regions | Piedmont, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes and Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur |
Range coordinates | 44°45′N 7°0′E |
Parent range | Alps |
Borders on | Graian Alps, Dauphiné Alps, Provence Alps and Prealps, Maritime Alps and Po plain |
Geology | |
Orogeny | Alpine orogeny |
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