The Alps are a stunning mountain range and the highest in Europe, stretching for 1200km across eight alpine countries.

The Alps have high habitat diversity, with 200 habitats classified throughout the mountain range. Many of these species have made adaptations to the harsh cold conditions and high altitudes.

Forty per cent of Europe’s fresh water originates there, supplying tens of millions of Europeans in lowland areas. The Alps are sometimes called the 'water towers of Europe.

The Alps are the youngest mountain range in Europe, having formed approximately 65 million years ago. As well as mountains, the Alps are famous for it's clear Alpine lakes.