Cottian Alps

Also known as Cottiae Alpes, Cottianae Alpes

mountain range in the South-Western part of the Alps

Key facts

Peak: Monte Viso
Elevation: 3,841 m (12,602 ft)
Coordinates: 44°40′18″N 7°15′13″E / 44.67167°N 7.25361°E / 44.67167; 7.25361
Countries: Italy France
Provinces and regions: Piedmont Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Parent range: Alps
Borders on: Graian Alps Dauphiné Alps Provence Alps and Prealps Maritime Alps Po plain
Orogeny: Alpine orogeny

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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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