Grandes Jorasses

#549 among destinations in France

Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain

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The Grandes Jorasses is a mountain in the Mont Blanc massif, on the boundary between Haute-Savoie in France and Aosta Valley in Italy. ()

Alternative names: First ascent: 1868Elevation: 13806 ftProminence: 2759 ftCoordinates: 45°52'8"N, 6°59'17"E

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Auvergne-Rhône-AlpesFrance

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Grandes Jorasses – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Tour Ronde, Leschaux Hut, Dent du Géant, Aiguille du Plan.

4.2 miSW
Climbing
Tour Ronde, Mont Blanc
108 min walk • The Tour Ronde is a mountain in the Mont Blanc massif of the Alps, situated on the border between France and Italy. It is a prominent mountain, some 3.5 km north-east of Mont Blanc, but is effectively part of a continuation of the south eastern spur of Mont Maudit which forms a frontier ridge between the two countries.
1.8 miN
Alpine hut, Hiking
Leschaux Hut
47 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the French Alps, Leschaux Hut serves as a haven for mountaineers and hikers traversing the rugged landscapes of this storied mountain range. This alpine hut, strategically positioned at an altitude of 2,431 meters, offers breathtaking views of...
1.8 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Dent du Géant
47 min walk • The Dent du Géant, or "Giant's Tooth," is an iconic peak that pierces the sky in the Mont Blanc massif in the French Alps. Standing at an elevation of 4,013 meters, this imposing spire of rock is a beacon for mountaineers seeking a challenging climb and breathtaking...
4.2 miW
Jagged glacial peak in Mont Blanc range
Aiguille du Plan
108 min walk • Aiguille du Plan is a majestic mountain peak that forms part of the Mont Blanc massif in the French Alps. Rising to an impressive altitude of 3,673 meters, it is a beacon for mountaineers and alpine enthusiasts seeking to test their skills against the challenging...
3.1 miN
Alpine hut, Hiking
Refuge du Couvercle
79 min walk • Refuge du Couvercle is a refuge in the Alps.
4.1 miNW
Mountain with a sharp, pointy ridgeline
Aiguille du Grépon
104 min walk • The Aiguille du Grépon, informally known as The Grepon, is a mountain in the Mont Blanc Massif in Haute-Savoie, France. The Grepon has a Southern and Northern peak, which are the highest points of a sharp granite ridge to the east of the Glacier des Nantillons above Chamonix and northeast of the Aiguille du Midi.
4.1 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Aiguille des Grands Charmoz
106 min walk • The Aiguille des Grands Charmoz is a mountain in the Mont Blanc Massif in Haute-Savoie, France.
4.1 miNW
Huge glacier with an ice cave and trails
Mer de Glace
106 min walk • The Mer de Glace is a valley glacier located on the northern slopes of the Mont Blanc massif, in the French Alps. It is 7.5 km long and 200 metres deep but, when all its tributary glaciers are taken into account, it can be regarded as the longest and largest glacier in France, and the second longest in the Alps after the Aletsch Glacier.
1.3 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Mont Mallet
33 min walk • Mont Mallet is a mountain in the Mont Blanc massif in Haute-Savoie, France. It lies on a spur running northwards from the French-Italian frontier ridge, and can be most easily reached from the Aiguille de Rochefort.
4 miW
Natural attraction, Mountain
Gros Rognon, Mont Blanc
103 min walk • The Gros Rognon is a peak culminating at 3,541 meters above sea level, in the French department of Haute-Savoie, between the Géant glacier and the Vallée Blanche in the Mont-Blanc massif.
3.5 miSW
Natural attraction, Mountain
Aiguille de Toula, Mont Blanc
90 min walk • The Aiguille de Toule is a mountain peak in the Mont Blanc massif of the Alps. Its summit is one of a number which form part of the mountainous frontier ridge between France and Italy which descends eastwards from Mont Blanc and continues towards the Grandes Jorasses and Mont Dolent.