Grand Pic de Belledonne

#799 among destinations in France

Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain

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The Grand Pic de Belledonne is the highest mountain in the Belledonne massif in the Dauphiné Alps at 2,977 metres. ()

Local name: Grand pic de Belledonne First ascent: 1859Elevation: 9767 ftProminence: 3455 ftCoordinates: 45°10'17"N, 5°59'30"E

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Auvergne-Rhône-AlpesFrance

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Grand Pic de Belledonne – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Lac Achard, Lac du Verney, Lac Besson, Croix de Belledonne.

5.9 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Lac Achard
151 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the French Alps, Lac Achard is a pristine mountain lake that captivates the senses with its serene beauty. Located at an elevation of 1,917 meters, it is a jewel of the Chamrousse ski resort area, offering a tranquil escape from the bustling ski...
3.6 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Lac du Verney, Allemond
91 min walk • Lac du Verney is an artificial reservoir in the department of Isère, in the Rhône-Alpes of France. It serves as the lower reservoir for the Grand'Maison Dam pumped-storage scheme. Neighbouring lakeside communities include Oz and Allemond. Since 2006 it has hosted the opening swim of the Alpe d'Huez Triathlon.
5.9 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Lac Besson, Alpe d'Huez
151 min walk • Lac Besson is a lake in Isère, France.
~1340 ftSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Croix de Belledonne
7 min walk • Croix de Belledonne, at 2,926 metres, is one of the highest points in the Belledonne range in the French Alps, close to the highest summit in the range, Grand Pic de Belledonne at 2,977 metres. The name derives from the cross erected on the summit.
4.1 miSE
Area
Oz, Allemond
104 min walk • Oz is a commune in the Isère department in southeastern France.
4.6 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Lacs Robert
119 min walk • The Robert lakes are three French alpine lakes in the southern Belledonne range, near the winter sports resort of Chamrousse. The western lake, the largest, has an area of 8.5 ha. the northern lake of 1.5 ha, and the southern lake of 1 ha.
6.7 miSE
Locality
Huez
170 min walk • Huez is a commune in the Isère department in southeastern France. The mountain resort Alpe d'Huez is located in the commune. L'Alpe d'Huez is often an ascent on the Tour de France.
6.8 miSW
Locality
Chamrousse
174 min walk • With its prime location in the heart of the French Alps, Chamrousse boasts an extensive network of ski slopes catering to all levels of expertise. Whether you're a seasoned pro or a novice, you'll find plenty of options to suit your skill level.
3.6 miSE
45°7'56"N • 6°2'26"E
Mairie d'Allemont, Allemond
92 min walk • City hall
3.3 miSE
45°8'47"N • 6°2'58"E
Musée EDF Hydrélec, Vaujany
85 min walk • Specialty museum, Science museum, Museum
3.6 miSE
Memorial
War Memorial, Allemond
91 min walk • Monuments aux Morts are French war memorials established to commemorate the losses of World War I.