The Alps

At the heart of Europe

The Alps are a biogeographical region extending over approximately 190,000 km² in the centre of Europe. Mont Blanc is the highest point, at 4,810 m above sea level.

Incredible diversity

The Alps are extremely diverse in terms of biology, landscapes, languages and cultures. The mountain range is also the world's number one tourist region, with over 500 million overnight stays per year and a local population of just 14 million. What is in the Alps?

	Legendary scenery			Extraordinary plant life			Fascinating wildlife
	A unique cultural heritage			A world of fantasy...

But the Alps are also, above all:

a sensitive area that requires protection : We give you an insight into the current challenges and issues in the Alps.

Many hundreds of protected areas of all sizes and types are working to conserve these outstanding resources: Come and find out more!