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Arinthod

Bourgogne, France · Europe

About Arinthod

Arinthod sits on the route: 20 minutes from Dortan, 55km from Col du Grand Colombier.

Arinthod is a town located in Bourgogne, France. With a population of 1,273, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Arinthod sits in France, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Paris time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Arinthod to your route.

About Arinthod

Arinthod (French pronunciation: [aʁɛ̃to]) is a commune in the Jura department in the region of Bourgogne-Franche-Comté in eastern France. On 1 January 2018, the former commune Chisséria was merged into Arinthod.

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Where is Arinthod located?

Arinthod is located in Bourgogne, France, Europe. The coordinates are 46.3934 latitude, 5.5662 longitude.

What is the population of Arinthod?

Arinthod has a population of approximately 1,273 people, making it a town in France.

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Quick Information

Population
1,273
Continent
Europe
Country
France
Region
Bourgogne
Timezone
Europe/Paris
Coordinates
46.3934, 5.5662

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in France

Police
17
Ambulance
15
Fire
18
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

Carrying a warning triangle and hi-vis vest in your vehicle is mandatory. Motorway emergency phones connect to official breakdown services only.

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Worth the detour from Arinthod

3 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Baume-les-Messieurs

Jura abbey village folded into the junction of three blind valleys, hemmed by 200-metre limestone amphitheatre cliffs, with a 9th-century abbey and a cave-fed waterfall at the valley head.

36 km · about 40 min drive

mountain pass

Col du Grand Colombier

A fearsome Jura mountain climb with four different approaches, all featuring extreme gradients up to 22% on narrow forest roads popular with cycling purists.

55 km · about 65 min drive

waterfall

Cascade des Tufs

Fan of spring water pouring over moss-covered tufa terraces at Les Planches-près-Arbois in the Jura, at snowmelt one of France's most photographed waterfalls, minutes on foot from the village parking.

56 km · about 65 min drive

Driving roads near Arinthod

  • 55 kmCol du Grand ColombierA fearsome Jura mountain climb with four different approaches, all featuring extreme gradients up to 22% on narrow forest roads popular with cycling purists.
  • 70 kmRoute des Grandes AlpesFrance's ultimate driving route: ~700 km from Lake Geneva to the Riviera over 16 great alpine cols including Iseran and Galibier. Pin marks the traditional start at Thonon-les-Bains.

Driving in France

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.85/litre
Motorway tolls
~€10.00/100km

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Arinthod.

Dortan

🇫🇷 France

11 km awayPop. 2,398

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13 km awayPop. 2,345

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🇫🇷 France

14 km awayPop. 3,986

Orgelet

🇫🇷 France

15 km awayPop. 1,752

Oyonnax

🇫🇷 France

16 km awayPop. 25,697

Lavans-lès-Saint-Claude

🇫🇷 France

17 km awayPop. 1,990

Coligny

🇫🇷 France

17 km awayPop. 1,202

Cuisiat

🇫🇷 France

17 km awayPop. 2,108

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