Maritime Alps

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A range of the southwest Alps on the French-Italian border near the Mediterranean Sea. The highest elevation is 3,299.2 m (10,817 ft).

Maritime Alps

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(Placename) a range of the W Alps in SE France and NW Italy. Highest peak: Argentera, 3297 m (10 817 ft.)

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