Italian Alps

Piedmont's towering backdrop

The Italian Alps are the portion of the Alps mountain range that lies within Italy's northern border, spanning from the French frontier in the west to the Slovenian border in the east.

This region includes some of Europe's most dramatic peaks, including parts of Mont Blanc and the Matterhorn, along with the Dolomites.

The Italian Alps are renowned for skiing, mountaineering, and Alpine villages, drawing tourists year-round to resorts like Cortina d'Ampezzo.

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Opposites
mountain range geography within Italy

Italian AlpsApennines

Italian mountain chain

elevation and terrain type

Italian AlpsPo Valley

Northern Italy's main plain

Italian Riviera · Amalfi Coast · Mediterranean Sea

climate and environment

Italian AlpsSahara Desert

Massive North African arid region

Italian Riviera · Death Valley · Puglia · Arabian Desert · Mediterranean beaches

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Italy, Alpine, Alps

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