Graian Alps
The Graian Alps (French: Alpes grées [alp ɡʁe]; Italian: Alpi Graie [ˈalpi ˈɡraːje]) are a mountain range in the western part of the Alps.
Graian Alps | |
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French: Alpes grées, Italian: Alpi Graie | |
Graian Alps (in red) within the Alps.
The borders of the range according to Partizione delle Alpi & SOIUSA | |
Highest point | |
Peak | Mont Blanc |
Elevation | 4,810.45 m (15,782.3 ft) |
Coordinates | 45°50′1″N 6°51′54″E |
Geography | |
Countries | France, Italy and Switzerland |
Provinces/Regions | Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, Piedmont, Aosta Valley and Valais |
Range coordinates | 45°30′N 7°10′E |
Parent range | Alps |
Borders on | Cottian Alps, Dauphiné Alps, Savoy Prealps, Bernese Alps, Pennine Alps and Po plain |
Geology | |
Orogeny | Alpine orogeny |
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