Échenevex () is a commune in the

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department in eastern

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Geography

Échenevex is located between the Jura mountains and the

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region. It is situated on the slopes of the Jura mountains, just 3 km south of

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. The

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passes under Échenevex, about 100 m below the surface. Echenevex consists partly of the Jura mountains natural park area and is approximately 8 minutes from the Crozet Telecabine ski station, and 15 minutes from Geneva International Airport.

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