Aussois

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Aussois
Aussois (France)
Aussois
region Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Department Savoie
Arrondissement Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne
Canton Modane
Community association Haute Maurienne Vanoise
Coordinates 45 ° 14 ′  N , 6 ° 45 ′  E Coordinates: 45 ° 14 ′  N , 6 ° 45 ′  E
height 1,120-3,600 m
surface 41.94 km 2
Residents 679 (January 1, 2017)
Population density 16 inhabitants / km 2
Post Code 73500
INSEE code
Website www.aussois.com

Aussois

Aussois is a French municipality with 679 inhabitants (at January 1, 2017) in the department of Savoie in the region of Auvergne Rhône-Alpes . It is located in the canton of Modane .

The traditional mountain village is located at 1480 m above sea level at the foot of the Dent Parrachée . It is the starting point of a skiing area comprising 55 kilometers of slopes, which extends up to an altitude of 2750 m.

Attractions

The Marie-Christine Fort of the Barrière de l'Esseillon

Web links

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