Western Alps
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The Western Alps are a major mountain range in Europe, stretching north from the Mediterranean coast through southeastern France and northwestern Italy into Switzerland. This segment of the Alps features diverse landscapes, from the arid limestones of the Maritime Alps to the glacier-covered dome of Mont Blanc, the highest peak in the entire Alps at 15,771 feet (4,807 meters). Rivers originating in the Western Alps flow into the Rhone and Po rivers. The Graian Alps, a northern part of the Western Alps, are along the French-Italian border and include peaks over 12,000 feet, with Gran Paradiso being the highest at 13,323 feet. The region is known for mountain climbing and skiing.12
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