Stretching from Italy, through France, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Germany, Austria, and into Slovenia, the Alps are a stunning mountain range formed by the uplift of the European Plate as it is impacted by the African Plate.
Spectacular peaks, valleys, and glacier-fed lakes abound. The Alps host some of the best skiing and hiking areas in the world. A single mountain can coexist in multiple countries, making it possible to ski or hike from one nation into another.
