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The Variselle Fort (elevation: 2085 meters) overlooking the Lake Mont-Cenis. The fort was built in the late 19th century when the area was Italian, it became French after World War II. Its location was strategic as it is near the Mont-Cenis Pass (elevation: 2083 meters). The French / Italian border is now downstream of the Dam; the reservoir drains into the Po Valley. Val-Cenis, Savoie, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France.
The Precipitous eastern face of Mont Aiguille shrouded in clouds. Saint-Martin de Clelles, Vercors Mountain, Isère, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France.
Col du Galibier (2642 meters) with La Meije (3984 meters) in the distance. Valloire, Savoie, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France.
Mont Blanc Massif with, left to right, Aiguille du Chardonnet (3824m), Aiguille Verte (4122m) and Mont Blanc (4810m). Haute-Savoie, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France.
Mont Blanc du Tacul (4248m) and Aiguille du Midi (3842m) in the distance on the right. Chamonix Mont Blanc, Haute-Savoie, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France.
Dent du Géant (elevation: 4013 meters) casting its morning shadow on the eponymous Glacier. On the right, the Aiguille du Midi (elevation: 3842 meters) overlooking the famed Vallée Blanche. Chamonix Mont-Blanc, Haute-Savoie, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France.
Viewed from the east, the iconic Dent du Géant does not appear slanted which is its famous trademark. On the top, 3 climbers barely visible give a sense of scale to this incredible granite peak.
The spectacular scenery of the Mont Blanc Massif makes it one of the most visited natural site in the world. In this jagged point of view, there are, front to back, La Tour Ronde, Gros Rognon and Aiguilles de Chamonix. Chamonix Mont-Blanc, Haute-Savoie, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France.
Shepherd sorting sheep in the pastures of the Vanoise Massif. Les Belleville, Savoie, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France.