Belledonne
Belledonne (French: La chaîne de Belledonne, French pronunciation: [ʃɛn də bɛldɔn]) is a mountain range (French: massif) in the Dauphiné Alps (part of the French Alps) in southeast France. The southern end of the range forms the eastern wall of the mountains that surround the city of Grenoble.
| Belledonne | |
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The moon rises behind Belledonne's Grand Pic, to the left of Grande Lance de Domène | |
| Highest point | |
| Peak | Grand Pic de Belledonne |
| Elevation | 2,977 m (9,767 ft) |
| Coordinates | 45°03′N 5°48′E |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 60 km (37 mi) |
| Width | 10 km (6.2 mi) |
| Geography | |
| Country | France |
| Parent range | Dauphiné Alps |
The range is noted for the spectacular scenery it provides the inhabitants of Grenoble, numerous ski areas, interesting geology, and a diverse range of alpine land types and uses.
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