Col des Roches
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Mountain pass on the border between Switzerland and France
| Col des Roches | |
|---|---|
| Col des Roches | |
| Elevation | 919 m (3,015 ft) |
| Location | France–Switzerland border |
| Range | Jura Mountains |
| Coordinates | 47°3′2.51′′N 6°43′13.37′′E / 47.0506972°N 6.7203806°E / 47.0506972; 6.7203806 |
Col des Roches (el. 919 m.) is a mountain pass in the Jura Mountains on the border between the canton of Neuchâtel in Switzerland and France.
It connects Le Locle in Switzerland and Morteau in France.
It is notable for 16th century subterranean mills located in caves on the Swiss side.[1]
References
[edit ]- ^ Caubergs, M. (1997). "Les moulins souterrains du Col-des-Roches". Bulletin d'information trimestriel Groupe de recherches souterraines en milieu artificiel. 26: 3–10.
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