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Summit Summit · Alsace · 1,000 m

Le Donon, montagne sacrée

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    Le Donon, montagne sacrée
    Photo: Office de tourisme de la vallée de la Bruche / Stéphane Spach, MASSIF DES VOSGES

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48.512553, 7.164427
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48°30'45.2"N 7°09'51.9"E
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32U 364439 5374897
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