Articles of category "The Alps"

One of the greatest mountain range systems in Europe, the Alps are divided into two parts: Eastern Alps and Western Alps. The Eastern Alps can be found in Germany, Austria, Italy, Lichtenstein, and Slovenia, while the Western Alps are located in France. Switzerland has both parts of the Alps, offering superb facilities for great outdoor activities. Generally speaking, all of the foregoing countries boast a great number of tourists eager to experience the Alps skiing

Taking into consideration the fact that the Alps occupy nearly 60 percent of the Swiss territory, Switzerland is considered to be the second most Alpine country after Austria. The country boasts a great number of glaciers and lakes, the majority of them being concentrated in the Mount Rosa in the Valais canton. The best way of enjoying landscapes of the Swiss Alps is one of the scenic trains, regarded as the main destination in the country.