Why the Alps and the Mediterranean Coast Are Going Viral Right Now - Away State Journal
The Alps (/ ælps /) [a] are some of the highest and most extensive mountain ranges in Europe, [b][2] stretching approximately 1,200 km (750 mi) across several Alpine countries (from west to east): Monaco, France, Switzerland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Germany, Austria, and Slovenia. [3]
Alps, a small segment of a discontinuous mountain chain that stretches from the Atlas Mountains of North Africa across southern Europe and Asia to beyond the Himalayas.
The Alps are Europe’s highest and most extensive mountain range. Mont Blanc is the highest mountain in the Alps, spanning 3 countries. Its granite ramparts distinguish it from other peaks.
The Alps boast castles and gardens, spas and yodeling, alpine cowbells and schuplattein dancing. Across distinct mountain cultures and abundant attractions, the Alps are extraordinary even when you’re not wearing skis.
The highest and most densely settled mountain belt of Europe, the Alps occupy an area of approximately 80,000 square miles (200,000 sq km) and are home to some 20 million people.
Standing sentinel across eight nations, the Alps represent more than just a mountain range—they embody the very essence of natural grandeur that has captivated humanity for millennia.
The Alps are a range of mountains in Europe that stretch from Italy through France, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Germany, Austria and Slovenia. The range is home to Mont Blanc, which at 4,810m, is the tallest mountain in western Europe.
