Crêt de l'Auger, Mountain summit in Ain department, France.
The Crêt de l'Auger reaches an elevation of 1265 meters and features limestone formations that define the French Jura mountain range.
Geologists have studied this peak's formation throughout centuries, documenting its emergence during the folding of the Jura mountains.
Local shepherds have traditionally used the slopes of Crêt de l'Auger for summer grazing their herds across multiple generations.
Hikers can reach the summit through several marked trails that provide routes with varying levels of technical difficulty.
The limestone composition of the summit supports specific plant species that have adapted to the particular conditions at this elevation.
Location: Ain
Elevation above the sea: 1,265 m
Made from material: limestone
GPS coordinates: 46.22037,5.80421
Latest update: November 1, 2025 00:18
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