Vercors Massif
Mountain range in southeastern France / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Vercors Massif (French pronunciation: [vɛʁkɔʁ]; Occitan: Vercòrs) is a range in France consisting of rugged plateaus and mountains straddling the départements of Isère and Drôme in the French Prealps. It lies west of the Dauphiné Alps, from which it is separated by the rivers Drac and Isère. The cliffs at the massif's eastern limit face the city of Grenoble.
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Vercors | |
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Highest point | |
Peak | Grand Veymont |
Elevation | 2,341 m (7,680 ft)[1] |
Listing | Prominent mountains of the Alps |
Coordinates | 44°52′12″N 5°31′37″E |
Dimensions | |
Length | 60 km (37 mi) North |
Width | 40 km (25 mi) West |
Area | 1,350 km2 (520 sq mi) |
Geography | |
Country | France |
Region | Rhône-Alpes |
Range coordinates | 44°58′N 5°25′E |
Parent range | Alps |
Borders on | Chartreuse Mountains |
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