they supply water to the rivers and lakes at the foot of the mountains. The Alps are Europe’s biggest mountain range and lie right at the heart of the continent. They stretch across eight ...

Mountain Research and Development, Vol. 21, No. 4, The Alps in Europe and the Southern Alps in New Zealand (Nov., 2001), pp. 340-349 (10 pages) The European Alps (Alps) and Southern Alps of New ...

If you've ever dreamed of hiking through the breathtaking landscapes of the Alps, the Via Alpina should ... featuring some of the most stunning views Europe has to offer. The Via Alpina is divided ...

Have you ever thought of a cycling route or hiking trail that not only goes through two countries, but also features through two very different landscapes with views of the sea and mountains?

The site provides an outstanding example of the formation of the High Alps ... an important role in European art, literature, mountaineering and alpine tourism. The area is globally recognised as one ...