Top 10 Mountains in Rhône-Alpes, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

December 2, 2021 Kandra Bartel

From the rare truffles of the Drôme to the vineyards of Beaujolais, the Rhone-Alps reveal the treasures of French cuisine. Gastronomic pleasures are complemented by the lush countryside, filled with fields of lavender. UNESCO-designated Lyon has first-century Roman ruins and the 19th-century Basilica of Fourvière. Forts and castles dot the landscape around Grenoble. Work off excess calories on the slopes of Chamonix and Megève. Visit during fall to take advantage of the grape harvest and many festivals.
Restaurants in Rhone-Alpes

1. Mont Blanc

Chamonix France
Excellent
87%
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10%
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2%
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5.0 based on 1,521 reviews

Mont Blanc

A towering mountain range on the Italian border, the highest peak of which measures nearly 16,000 feet, making it the second highest mountain in Europe.

Reviewed By Montrose3 - Montrose, United Kingdom

Just amazing first time I've really been in the Alps and wow was it worth waiting for we had a great few days some ace views ace boarding and just a fab time will be back!

2. La Tournette

Annecy France
Excellent
82%
Good
18%
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0%
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5.0 based on 273 reviews

La Tournette

Reviewed By jurmas - The Hague, The Netherlands

We parked the car at the beginning of the trail. It is possible to drive to the restaurant le Chalet de l’Aulp where the trail begins. You have to be in good condition if you take the steep route. When you reach the shepherds shelter, the route will split left and to the right. We went left. It was a steep climb at 2/3 of this route but manageable if you are in shape and are a experienced hiker. Bring water, food and wear hiking boots or shoes with a good grip cause you’ll need it. It took 2,5/3 hours to get to the top en less than 2 to get down. We celebrated with a gigantic lunch at the restaurant Le Chalet de l’Aulp. 2x 3-course lunch with 2 cokes and 2 beers. Paid around €50. Highly recommend it!

3. Cime de Caron

Les Belleville France +33 4 79 00 07 08 http://www.valthorens.com/fr/station-et-infos-pratiques/l-ete-a-val-thorens/les-remontees-mecaniques.185.html
Excellent
89%
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5.0 based on 19 reviews

Cime de Caron

4. Parc Naturel Regional de Chartreuse

38380 Saint-Pierre-de-Chartreuse France
Excellent
80%
Good
17%
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0%
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2%
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1%
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5.0 based on 46 reviews

Parc Naturel Regional de Chartreuse

Welcome to a new space in time It is a place where time never stands still. The Chartreuse Mountains is a place where you can lose yourself and awaken your mind and body to what really matters: to seize the moment.

5. Cormet d'Areches

73270 Areches, Beaufort France http://www.savoie-mont-blanc.com/offre/fiche/le-cormet-d-areches/105057
Excellent
83%
Good
17%
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0%
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5.0 based on 24 reviews

Cormet d'Areches

6. Glacier de la Grande Motte

73350 Tignes France
Excellent
84%
Good
16%
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5.0 based on 25 reviews

Glacier de la Grande Motte

7. La Cote 2000

Le Poureton, 38250 Villard-de-Lans France
Excellent
75%
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25%
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5.0 based on 4 reviews

La Cote 2000

8. Aiguille du Midi

100 Place de l Aiguille du Midi Mont Blanc, 74400, Chamonix France https://www.montblancnaturalresort.com/fr/aiguille-du-midi
Excellent
82%
Good
13%
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4.5 based on 7,182 reviews

Aiguille du Midi

From Chamonix (1035m), fly over the forest to reach le Plan de l’Aiguille in 10 minutes (2317m). On your right, the Glacier des Bossons, in front of you the Mont-Blanc (4810m), on your left the Aiguille Verte, the Drus and the Aiguilles de Chamonix. Then take a second cable car which, in just 10 minutes takes you up to 3777m, over the seracs, the glacier des Pelerins and the hanging glaciers on the north face of the Aiguille du Midi. . From the top, a sightseeing panorama unique in the world. Experience a very high altitude.

Reviewed By Saif-UK - Worcester Park, United Kingdom

Amazing views ( must visit ) Lots of areas to visit Stepping in the glass box are amazing Staff are nice and friendly

9. Vallee Blanche

Chamonix France +33 4 50 53 23 33 http://chamonix.com
Excellent
71%
Good
22%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
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4.5 based on 524 reviews

Vallee Blanche

A beautiful ski area in the Chamonix Valley.

Reviewed By shuffleboy

If you ski this, you need to hire a guide and be an expert skier in very good physical condition. Its a physically demanding adventure.

10. Les Grands Montets

65 Chemin de la Glaciere Mont Blanc, 74400, Chamonix France +33 4 50 53 22 75 [email protected] http://www.montblancnaturalresort.com/fr/domaine-ete-grands-montets
Excellent
62%
Good
24%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
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4.5 based on 506 reviews

Les Grands Montets

ENJOY THE GLACIERS ! Two altitudes with two environments: the Lognan pastures at 1 970 m and the Argentière glacier’s seracs at the 3 275 m summit. A whole universe to discover…

Reviewed By noela232 - Leeds, United Kingdom

The Grands Montets ski area in Chamonix has acess to some of the best off-piste terrain in the Alps, as well as some challenging, high pistes. The cable car is currently being repaired, preventing lift access to the highest pistes and off-piste glacier itineraries, but the Bochard and Herse lifts get you to 2800 and 2600m respectively. New (this year?) is the upgraded Tabe lift, now a fast 6-person chairlift, with improved access from two directions, effectively replacing two old slow lifts. Almost more welcome is a brand new kiosk serving good, cheap coffee, tea and snacks near the base of the Tabe lift, because the prices elsewhere on the mountain are increasingly eye-watering!

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