alpine town
High-altitude settlement
A small settlement in mountainous terrain, typically characterized by steep slopes, cold winters, and architecture suited to heavy snowfall.
Alpine towns often center on skiing, hiking, or other mountain recreation: The alpine town filled with tourists during ski season.
The term evokes European mountain villages in the Alps, though it applies to similar settlements worldwide.
- chaletsWooden mountain dwellings
- cable carsWire-pulled transit vehicles
- snowFrozen crystalline precipitation
- fresh powderNewly fallen, uncompacted snow
- ski lodgesMountain resort accommodations
après ski · valley · mountain range · timber-framed houses · Dolomites · cobblestone streets · ski resorts · fondue · hot chocolate · pine · bell towers · cow bells · ski slopes · traditional crafts · gondola · Italian Alps · frost · stone bridges
alpine towncoastal town
Settlement along the shore
seaside village · beach town · port town · coastal village · valley town