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 (reported as 1718 m before 2003). Its prominence is 1260 m. It is located in the commune of Thoiry.

Le Crêt de la Neige
Le Crêt de la Neige in Thoiry (Ain)
Highest point
Elevation1,720 m (5,640 ft)[1]
Prominence1,260 m (4,130 ft)[2]
Parent peakMont Blanc
Isolation41.3 km (25.7 mi)[3]
Coordinates46°16′15″N 5°56′22″E / 46.27083°N 5.93944°E / 46.27083; 5.93944
Geography
Le Crêt de la Neige is located in France
Le Crêt de la Neige
Le Crêt de la Neige
France
LocationAin, Rhône-Alpes, France
Parent rangeJura Mountains

References edit

  1. ^ Retrieved from the IGN topographic maps [1]
  2. ^ Retrieved from the Swisstopo topographic maps [2]. The lowest col between the Jura and the Alps is located at the Canal d’Entreroches (in Switzerland), at approximately 460 metres above sea level.
  3. ^ Retrieved from the Swisstopo topographic maps. The nearest point of higher elevation is northwest of the Montagne de Sous Dine.