Avoriaz is a mountain resort in France located in the center of Les Portes du Soleil, one of the major ski sports destinations in the Alps wherein 12 French and Swiss resorts are connected to each other. This resort is neighboring the Morzine valley and is close to Lake Geneva, located on … Read more
Sölden is the largest municipality in Austria with a total surface area of a little more than 466 square kilometers and is one of Europe’s top ski destinations. It lies at the end of the Ötztal Valley with access to two glacier ski mountains and one of Austria’s best snow conditions. Sölden, Austria, … Read more
Mont Blanc Location: France and Italy Elevation: 4,808 meters Mont Blanc, a French name for White Mountain, is considered the highest mountain in Europe and is eleventh in the world. The mountain’s summit is coated with thick perennial snow domes, while its base boasts four habitat zones that support rich biodiversity. Sitting … Read more
Located between Italy’s Piedmont and Liguria regions and the French Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur, the Maritime Alps (Alpes-Maritimes or Alpi Maritime) is a small but impressive picturesque mountain range at the southernmost tip of the Alps. They may be smaller than the more famous Northern Alps, but the Maritimes possess breathtaking mountain scenery, exciting … Read more
The Swiss Alps or simply the Alps, are Europe’s highest, greatest and most famous mountain range. It spans approximately 750 miles (1,200 kilometers) across eight nations: Austria, Italy, Slovenia, Germany, France, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, and Monaco. The high peaks and the grand, awe-inspiring views have made the Alps a popular tourist and sports … Read more