Tallest Mountains in France
France’s highest peaks are predominantly found in the Alps, along the border with Italy, and in the Pyrenees along the border with Spain. Mont Blanc, the highest point in Western Europe, remains the most iconic summit in the country, attracting mountaineers from around the globe. The following table lists the tallest mountains in France, ranked by their peak elevation.
| Rank | Mountain | Range | Elevation (m) | Elevation (ft) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mont Blanc | Alps | 4,808 | 15,774 |
| 2 | Mont Maudit | Alps | 4,465 | 14,649 |
| 3 | Mont Blanc du Tacul | Alps | 4,248 | 13,937 |
| 4 | Grandes Jorasses | Alps | 4,208 | 13,806 |
| 5 | Aiguille Verte | Alps | 4,122 | 13,524 |
| 6 | Aiguille Blanche de Peuterey | Alps | 4,112 | 13,491 |
| 7 | Barre des Écrins | Alps (Dauphiné) | 4,102 | 13,458 |
| 8 | Aiguille de Bionnassay | Alps | 4,052 | 13,294 |
| 9 | Aiguille du Jardin | Alps | 4,035 | 13,238 |
| 10 | La Grande Casse | Alps (Vanoise) | 3,855 | 12,648 |