La Grande Sure, Mountain summit in Chartreuse, France.
La Grande Sure rises to 1,920 meters in altitude within the Chartreuse mountain chain of the French Alps, composed of Fontanil limestone formations.
The mountain's name derives from ancient Umbrian language terms referring to mountains, reflecting the long-standing connection between regional topography and livestock breeding.
Local painter Lucien Mainssieux captured the mountain's limestone features and natural configurations through detailed landscape paintings of the Chartreuse range.
Climbers can access the summit through two main routes: the easier eastern path from Charmette pass or the more technical western approach from Placette pass.
The mountain houses the deep Loup Garou pit and Jacques Chalon cave system, presenting substantial opportunities for speleological exploration.
Location: Isère
Elevation above the sea: 1,920 m
Made from material: limestone
GPS coordinates: 45.33526,5.70291
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:45
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