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Mont de Cordon, Mountain summit in Ain, France

Mont de Cordon reaches an elevation of 400 meters within the Jura Mountains, featuring marly and limestone formations from the Berriasian-Valanginien period.

The Chateau de la Barre, positioned on Mont de Cordon's western slope, controlled passage along the Rhone River during medieval times.

The Bonne-Femme cave on the northern slope of Mont de Cordon contains archaeological remains that document human presence in the region.

Located between the communes of Brégnier-Cordon and Murs-et-Gélignieux, Mont de Cordon offers hiking trails accessible from the surrounding villages.

The mountain, designated as a ZNIEFF Type I natural zone, spans 87 hectares and serves as a nesting site for the Eurasian eagle-owl.

Location: Ain

Elevation above the sea: 400 m

Website: http://geodesie.ign.fr/fiches/index.php?module=e&action=fichepdf&source=carte&sit_no=0105801

GPS coordinates: 45.63308,5.62599

Latest update: June 23, 2025 11:47

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