The Alps
Europe's largest mountain range, spanning France, Switzerland, Italy, Austria, Germany and Slovenia - and home to more ski resorts than anywhere else on Earth.
Europe's largest mountain range, spanning France, Switzerland, Italy, Austria, Germany and Slovenia - and home to more ski resorts than anywhere else on Earth. It is a term used in general skiing terminology. Also known as "alps".
Skiing has its own rich vocabulary, developed over more than a century of mountain sport. The Alps is a term you will come across in resort guides, weather reports, ski magazines and conversation with other skiers. Understanding ski terminology helps you make the most of your time on the mountain and communicate clearly with instructors, guides and fellow skiers.
Understanding what the alps means will help you follow resort guides, weather reports and conversations with other skiers.
Related terms include Dolomites, Three Valleys, Portes du Soleil and Val d'Isère.