
The Alps are a range of mountains in Europe caused by uplift in the European Plate as it is impacted by the African Plate moving north; they stretch from Italy through France, Switzerland, Germany, Austria, and into the former Yugoslav republic of Slovenia. About Alps
Bavarian Alps
The Bavarian Alps are part of the Alps and are located in Germany at the southern end of the federal state of Bavaria and continue across the border into Austria. Bavarian Alps Tourist Information
Val D'Isere
Val D'Isere is a resort in the French Alps. It is linked to Tignes. Val D'Isere Tourist Information
Matterhorn
The Matterhorn is one of the tallest mountains in the Alps. It straddles the border of Switzerland and Italy and can be visited from either side: Matterhorn Tourist Information