A series of lower mountain ranges run parallel to the main chain of the Alps, including the French Prealps in France and the Jura Mountains in Switzerland and France.

Dec 17, 2025 · Alps, a small segment of a discontinuous mountain chain that stretches from the Atlas Mountains of North Africa across southern Europe and Asia to beyond the Himalayas.

This is a map of geographical division in accordance with the classification of the Alps SOIUSA. Developed data include 5 major chains, 36 groups and 132 subgroups.

Jun 22, 2024 · Sometimes referred to as the Mountain of Mountains (German: Berg der Berge), [5] it has become an indelible emblem of the Alps in general. Since the end of the 19th century, when railways …

The Alps are a range of mountains in Europe caused by uplift in the European Plate as it is impacted by the African Plate moving north; they stretch from Italy through France, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, …

National Geographic's Adventure Map of the Alps is an invaluable tool for travelers seeking to explore the iconic mountain range that stretches across eight European countries including Austria, France, …

Sep 14, 2022 · The Alps are the highest (4809 meters or 2.99 miles) and most large mountain range system that belongs entirely in Europe, spreading approximately 1,210 kilometers or 750 miles …