Spanning 750 miles from the Mediterranean Sea to the Adriatic Sea, the Alps connect eight countries. From sea level to peaks rising higher than 12,000 feet, with many of the world’s environments ...

Some are not found anywhere else in the world, such as ibex goats. Many river sources are in the Alps. When snow and ice melt in the spring and summer, they supply water to the rivers and lakes at ...

If you've ever dreamed of hiking through the breathtaking landscapes of the Alps, the Via Alpina should ... the longest and most iconic hikes in the world. Stretching over 1,200 miles, the Via ...

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 ...