~The Four Ranges of France~

~The Four Ranges of France~

Ready for Rock Climbing?? … Ever thought you might go climbing in France? Not your first idea when planning a vacation to this lovely country. Continuing the fun facts of France I have discovered and interesting fact… France has a total of four complete mountain ranges. A good portion of the surface area of France is covered in mountain range, even some of Europe’s highest mountains border the country of France.  The four ranges are The Massif Mountain Range, The Alps Mountain Range, The Jura Mountain Range, and The Pyrenees Mountain Range. 

            The Massif Mountain Range takes up an area of 91,000 km², which is equivalent to 15% of the total surface area of France. This mountain range is most distinct among the others of the country due to an exquisite chain of extinct volcanoes entwined into the range. 

            The Alps Mountain Range is the most famous range of the four and the most famous in Europe. They form a border with Spain in the southwest. This Mountain range runs from the Mediterranean coast to the Atlantic coast, running a total of four hundred fifty Kilometers. Highest peak in the Alps is called Mont Blanc. This stands at 4807 meters, the highest point in Europe. France above the altitude of 2800 meters Snow will always and permanently be seen.

            The Jura Mountain Range is north of the Alps Mountain range in France. Made mostly of limestone rock this Interesting Mountain range is 1700 km along the border with Switzerland. 

            The Pyrenees Mountain Range is the last of the ranges in France. It has a highest peak of 3400 meters and runs from the Atlantic coast to the Mediterranean coast, totaling 450 km.