Belledonne

Belledonne
The moon rises behind Belledonne's Grand Pic, to the left of Grande Lance de Domène
Highest point
PeakGrand Pic de Belledonne
Elevation2,977 m (9,767 ft)
Coordinates45°03′N 5°48′E / 45.050°N 5.800°E / 45.050; 5.800
Dimensions
Length60 km (37 mi)
Width10 km (6.2 mi)
Geography
Map
CountryFrance
Parent rangeDauphiné Alps

Belledonne (French: chaîne de Belledonne [ʃɛːn 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.