Natural Wonders
This collection spans the diverse geological history of southeastern France, from the prehistoric figurative drawings of the UNESCO-listed Chauvet Cave to the soaring 4,810-meter summit of Mont Blanc. The selection features iconic Alpine passes like the Col de l'Iseran—the highest paved road in the Alps—and the volcanic phonolite peak of Mont Gerbier de Jonc. Explore the massive Mer de Glace glacier, the limestone escarpment of the Rock of Solutré, and the varied landscapes of the Massif Central and the Dauphiné Alps.
A Chauvet Cave
The Chauvet-Pont-d'Arc Cave in the Ardèche department of southeastern France is a cave that contains some of the best-preserved figurative…
B Mont Gerbier de Jonc
Mont Gerbier de Jonc is a mountain of volcanic origin located in the Massif Central in France. It is made of a type of rock called phonolite.
C Col du Galibier
The Col du Galibier is a mountain pass in the southern region of the French Dauphiné Alps near Grenoble.
D Tete d'Or Park
The Parc de la Tête d'or is a large urban park in Lyon, France, with an area of approximately 117 hectares.
E Col de l'Iseran
Col de l'Iseran is a mountain pass in France, the highest paved pass in the Alps.
F Col de la Madeleine
Col de la Madeleine is a high mountain pass in the Alps in the department of Savoie in France which connects La Chambre in Maurienne with…
G Col du Télégraphe
Col du Télégraphe is a mountain pass in the French Alps situated above the Maurienne valley between the eastern end of the massif d'Arvan…
H Col des Aravis
The Col des Aravis is a mountain pass in the French Alps that connects the towns of La Clusaz in Haute-Savoie with La Giettaz in Savoie.
I Mer de Glace
The Mer de Glace is a valley glacier located on the northern slopes of the Mont Blanc massif, in the French Alps.
J Gardens of Europe
A 19th-century English-style park on the shores of Lake Annecy, designed by Henri Porreaux in 1863. The landscaped grounds feature over 600 trees, including century-old giant sequoias and ginkgo biloba, offering views across the water to the surrounding mountains.
K Aiguille du Midi
The Aiguille du Midi is a 3,842-metre-tall mountain in the Mont Blanc massif within the French Alps.
L Mont Blanc
Mont Blanc is the highest mountain in the Alps and Western Europe, and the highest mountain in Europe outside the Caucasus mountains,…
M Lac des Gaillands
An artificial lake created in 1905 in the Chamonix Valley. It is known for its clear reflections of the Mont Blanc massif and sits adjacent to the Rocher des Gaillands, a prominent rock-climbing site.
N Lac des Sapins
Lac des Sapins is a beautiful, clean and accessible lake for those long, hot days when one wishes to dip into cold water.
O Little St Bernard Pass
The Little St Bernard Pass is a mountain pass in the Alps on the France–Italy border. Its saddle is at 2188 metres above sea level.
P Rock of Solutré
The Rock of Solutré is a limestone escarpment 8 km west of Mâcon, France, overlooking the commune of Solutré-Pouilly.
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