Belledonne | |
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Highest point | |
Peak | Grand Pic de Belledonne |
Elevation | 2,977 m (9,767 ft) |
Coordinates | 45°03′N 5°48′E / 45.050°N 5.800°E |
Dimensions | |
Length | 60 km (37 mi) |
Width | 10 km (6.2 mi) |
Geography | |
Country | France |
Parent range | Dauphiné Alps |
Belledonne (French: chaîne de Belledonne [ʃɛːn 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.
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.