Grand Veymont, Mountain summit in Isère, France
Grand Veymont is a mountain summit in the Vercors Massif within the Dauphine Alps, reaching 2,341 meters in elevation. The peak overlooks surrounding ridges and valleys with steep limestone cliffs marking much of the eastern side.
Glaciers descended from the northeastern slopes during the last ice age, creating visible moraine deposits that shaped the landscape around the area. The extensive limestone cliffs formed between 125 and 130 million years ago during the Lower Barremian period of the Cretaceous.
The mountain attracts hundreds of outdoor enthusiasts who participate in hiking, mountaineering, and camping activities throughout the summer months.
A multi-hour hike reaches the summit, with main routes starting from La Coche or Gresse-en-Vercors through backcountry terrain. The trails are most accessible from late spring through early fall when snow has melted from the upper paths.
The eastern rock face displays layered limestone that sparkles in different hues when sunlight hits the cliffs from certain angles. Many visitors overlook that this wall represents one of the region's most visible windows into ancient marine environments from millions of years ago.
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