As well as mountains, the Alps are famous for it's clear Alpine lakes, including the stunning Lake Geneva, Lake Constance and Lake Como. The Alps are an extremely popular area, attracting over 100 million visitors every year.
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The Alpine region includes high mountains covered with snow that spring to the mind. Apart from the scenic beauty, the gorgeous region allows people to take part in an extensive range of activities and gratify the adventure lover within you.
10 Fun Facts about the AlpsThe tallest mountain in the Alps, Mont Blanc, is owned by both Italy and France. Grenoble, France, is the biggest Alpine city. It has a population of over 160,000. The first woman to climb Mont Blanc was a French countess called Henriette d'Angeville, in 1838.
MatterhornThe Matterhorn, towering at 4,478 meters (14,692 ft), is arguably the most recognizable and iconic peak in the world. Each year millions of travelers come to Zermatt, Switzerland just to view the Matterhorn.
The most famous mountains and mountain groups in the Alps include Mont Blanc (4,810 m) in France and the Doufourspitze (4,634 m) and the Matterhorn (4,478 m) in Switzerland. In addition, the Ortler (3,905 m) and the Dolomites (up to 3,343 m) in Italy as well as the Zugspitze (2,962 m) in Germany.