Col de Montgenèvre
The Col de Montgenèvre (Italian: Passo del Monginevro; elevation 1860 m.) is a high mountain pass in the Cottian Alps, in France 2 kilometres away from Italy.
| Col de Montgenèvre | |
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The obelisk celebrating Napoleon Bonaparte was erected in September 1804, two months before the First Consul had himself promoted and crowned as emperor. | |
| Elevation | 1,860 m (6,102 ft) |
| Traversed by | Route nationale 94 (France) |
| Location | Hautes-Alpes, France |
| Range | Cottian Alps |
| Coordinates | 44°55′51″N 6°43′24″E |
Col de Montgenèvre Location of Col de Montgenèvre | |
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