* The Maritime Alps (Alpes Maritimes)
* The Cottian Alps (Alpes Cottiennes)
* The Graian Alps (Alpes Graies)
It stretches for approximately 200 kilometers (124 miles) and includes some of the highest peaks in Europe, including Mont Blanc, the highest peak in the Alps.
Some notable towns and cities located on the border include:
* Turin, Italy
* Nice, France
* Ventimiglia, Italy
* Menton, France
* Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France
The border is marked by various signs and physical barriers, including:
* Border posts
* Fences
* Rivers (such as the Roya and the Dora Baltea)
The Italian-French border is a significant geographical feature, representing a meeting point of two distinct cultures and languages.