French Alps

The French Alps are simply those parts of the Alps which lie in France. They are within the regions of Provence-Alpes-Côte-d'Azur and Rhône-Alpes.

Related Topics:
Alps - France - Provence-Alpes-Côte-d'Azur - Rhône-Alpes

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The specific subranges of the Alps that are at least partly in France include (from south to north):

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• Maritime Alps
• Cottian Alps
• Dauphiné Alps
• Pelvoux massif
• Graian Alps
• Pennine Alps (chain of Mont Blanc)
• French Prealps

Mont Blanc is the highest point of the French Alps (and of the Alps as a whole).

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Notable towns include Grenoble, Chamonix and Chambéry.

Related Topics:
Grenoble - Chamonix - Chambéry

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