The Alps
Over the last ten years I have been travelling east and west,south and north around Europe. One of the highlights have been the mountains.There are all around you.Some climb right through the clouds.
Over the last ten years I have been travelling east and west,south and north around Europe. One of the highlights have been the mountains.There are all around you.Some climb right through the clouds.
The Alps are a mountain range in the middle of Europe. They are spread over eight countries.
Austria,France,Liechtenstein,Germany,Italy,Monaco,Slovenia and Switzerland. Their astounding beauty.A skyline of rugged peaks and there are some stunning glaciers, crystal clear mountain lakes and even lots of green meadows.
Austria,France,Liechtenstein,Germany,Italy,Monaco,Slovenia and Switzerland. Their astounding beauty.A skyline of rugged peaks and there are some stunning glaciers, crystal clear mountain lakes and even lots of green meadows.
They have the highest peaks in Europe outside of the Caucasus Mountains are located in the Alps. Mont Blanc (4,810 meters), Dufourspitze (4,634 m) and the world-famous Matterhorn (4,478 m) are well known alpine four-thousanders.
The Alps maintain a permanent snow blanket over 2750 meters (9,000 feet) above sea level, and have many glaciers.
The Alps are one of the most famous sights on the continent and perhaps most famed in Switzerland. Yet the stunning Swiss Alps make up less than one-fifth of the entire mountain range. Switzerland has an impressive 208 mountains over 3,000 metres including the towering Matterhorn, the jewel of the Swiss Alps.
Matterhorn
The mountains were formed as the African and Eurasian tectonic plates collided. The Alps is a vast mountain system in south central Europe. About 13 million people live in the Alps in over 6,000 communities.
- They are 1,094 kilometers long
Julian Alps (Slovenia)
A large part of the Julian Alps is included in Triglav National Park
You don t need to hike or climb. Take a Cable cars/Ski lift to really get a feel for the grandeur of this mountain range.
A mountain range is a chain of mountains that are joined together. There are valleys separating the peaks
St Moritz
Hallstatt
Cable cars to the stars
The Alps have so many beautiful area's to visit. You have to spend time in each region so you can soak up the atmosphere, eat delicious food. Meet the local people. as well as photograph the scenery.
@greattravelimages.com Schynige Platte The Alps Wonderful place to have lunch.
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Schynige Platte above Interlaken >>>>>>>
The Alps are home to more than 14 million people – chilly living, but what a view from your doorstep!
The Alps are home to more than 14 million people – chilly living, but what a view from your doorstep!
The Dolomite s
The Dolomites are part of the Alps. They stretch across Northern Italy through the provinces of South Tyrol/Südtirol, Trento and Belluno, reaching their 3,343 m peak atop the Marmolada. The South Tyrolean Dolomite region.
The Dolomites are part of the Alps. They stretch across Northern Italy through the provinces of South Tyrol/Südtirol, Trento and Belluno, reaching their 3,343 m peak atop the Marmolada. The South Tyrolean Dolomite region.
Some of the best train journeys in the world
The famous railways of Switzerland.
Trains turn round-Up and down and through some of the most famous mountains in Europe.Stunning scenery.Glaciers,Waterfalls and wildlife.
Please put these journey on the bucket lists.
Click on the link to go to the journey of your choice--
Glacier Express>>>>>>
Bernina Express>>>>>
Gornergrat train >>>>
Trains turn round-Up and down and through some of the most famous mountains in Europe.Stunning scenery.Glaciers,Waterfalls and wildlife.
Please put these journey on the bucket lists.
Click on the link to go to the journey of your choice--
Glacier Express>>>>>>
Bernina Express>>>>>
Gornergrat train >>>>
The tops of the high mountains are covered in snow and glaciers. There is many types of animals and plants that are only found in this part of the world.They are used to the cold temperatures and the battle against hunger.
Many rivers have their source in the Alps. Melting snow and ice in spring and summer supply water to the rivers and lakes at the foot of the mountains.