Crêt de la Neige

#418 among destinations in France

Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain

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Le Crêt de la Neige is the highest peak in the Jura Mountains and the department of Ain in France. Its elevation is 1720 m above sea level. Its prominence is 1260 m. It is located in the commune of Thoiry. ()

Alternative names: Elevation: 5643 ftProminence: 4134 ftCoordinates: 46°16'15"N, 5°56'23"E

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Auvergne-Rhône-AlpesFrance

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Crêt de la Neige – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Le Reculet, Saint-Genis-Pouilly, Thoiry, Ferme Auberge du Pre Velard.

1.1 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Le Reculet
28 min walk • Le Reculet, the second-highest peak of the Jura Mountains in France, offers a stunning natural retreat for hikers and nature enthusiasts alike. Rising to an elevation of 1,718 meters, this mountain is part of the Haut-Jura Regional Natural Park, a protected area known...
4.4 miSE
Locality
Saint-Genis-Pouilly
112 min walk • One of the highlights of Saint-Genis-Pouilly is its proximity to the renowned CERN (European Organization for Nuclear Research) scientific research facility. Visitors can take a guided tour of CERN and learn about the groundbreaking work being done in the field of...
4.1 miSE
Locality
Thoiry
104 min walk • Thoiry is a commune in the Ain department in eastern France. The little village was the scene of the September 1926 meeting between Aristide Briand of France and Gustav Stresemann of Germany.
2.6 miSE
46°15'19"N • 5°59'17"E
Ferme Auberge du Pre Velard, Sergy
66 min walk • Concerts and shows, Theater
4.9 miSW
Memorial
War Memorial, Chézery-Forens
124 min walk • Monuments aux Morts are French war memorials established to commemorate the losses of World War I.
4.5 miW
Memorial
War Memorial, La Pesse
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5.3 miNE
Locality
Échenevex
135 min walk • One of the main attractions in Échenevex is its stunning natural scenery. The commune is surrounded by lush greenery, rolling hills, and breathtaking mountain views, making it a paradise for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts.
4.1 miS
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Saint-Jean-de-Gonville
106 min walk • Saint-Jean-de-Gonville is a commune in the Ain department in eastern France.
5.6 miS
Locality
Péron
144 min walk • Péron is a commune in the Ain department in eastern France.
4.5 miNW
Locality
Les Moussières
114 min walk • Les Moussières is a commune in the Jura department in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté in eastern France.