What is the difference between the Swiss Alps and the southern Alps?
What is the difference between the Swiss Alps and the southern Alps? The two alpine regions, one in the Northern and the other in the Southern Hemisphere, occur at approximately the same latitude. An essential difference is that the Swiss Alps (latitude range 46°–48°N) are part of a greater continent, whereas the Southern Alps (41°–46°S) are in a maritime-island environment.
Are the Swiss Alps only in Switzerland?
The Alps covers most of Switzerland and Liechtenstein and extends into France, Germany, Austria, Italy, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, Albania, and Slovenia.
Why are the French Alps so popular?
The French Alps have been a popular destination for tourists since the mid-19th century. They are known for mountaineering, skiing and many beautiful lakes and rivers. Where of course, one can enjoy kayaking, canoeing and white water rafting. There are many famous ski resorts in the French Alps.
Are the French Alps beautiful?
During a vacation in these mountains you can expect crystal clear lakes, tranquil forests and beautiful peaks.
What is the most picturesque valley in Switzerland?
In Lauterbrunnen, you'll see waterfalls galore, snowy peaks, and clouds so close you could almost reach out and touch them.