The Alps are the highest mountains in Europe.

Starting from the Mediterranean coast near Nice in southeastern France in the west, extending in an arc to the north and east, passing through northern Italy, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, southwestern Germany, and ending in the Vienna Basin of Austria in the east, stretching 1,200 kilometers. ,the width is between 130 kilometers and 260 kilometers, the average altitude is about 3000 meters, and the total area is about 220,000 square kilometers. Among them, 82 peaks exceed 4000 meters above sea level.

Although the Alps pass through parts of 6 countries, they are mainly distributed in Switzerland and Austria.

It is impossible to travel to Switzerland without skipping the Alps, and even some experts say: Switzerland travel is from one mountain to another. What is interesting is that, actually, every Swiss mountain has so many endless charms.

Switzerland has many mountains. Briefly introduce seven of them.

Although the Matterhorn is neither the highest peak in Switzerland nor the highest peak in the Alps, it is the image of Switzerland, and many Swiss brands use it as a brand symbol. The Matterhorn is 4,478 meters above sea level, and the mountain straddles the border between Switzerland and Italy.

The Sentis Peak is 2,502 meters above sea level, located in eastern Switzerland and is a landmark of the Lake Constance region. The unique feature of this mountain is that you can see six countries including Switzerland from the top of the mountain at the same time.

The Witch Peak is 2973 meters above sea level and is located in the Engadine area. Diavolezza means witch in Italian. Legend has it that a beautiful mountain goddess led mankind astray long ago, causing the people here to disappear. In fact, the Witch's Peak itself is an incredibly beautiful landscape, surrounded by several 3,000-meter peaks that rise high above the Perls and Moltracie glaciers, on top of which can be admired A unique panorama of the Bernina Mountains and natural glacial landforms: the Pels and Moltrac glaciers.

Shidan Peak is located at the junction of Upper Walden and Lower Walden, with a peak of 1898 meters above sea level. It is also a popular mountain for tourists. From Lucerne, take the train to Stans, walk 5 minutes to the valley station, take the open-top funicular to Kälti, and change to the CabriO high-speed funicular to Stansted.

Weisshorn is 4,505 meters above sea level and is located between Schell and Vespa in Zermatt and the Anniviers valley. It is part of the Pennine Alps and one of a series of peaks over 4,000 meters above sea level surrounding Zermatt. .

Since the Irish physicist John Tyndall first climbed Mount Weiss in 1861, Mount Weiss is the most beautiful mountain in the Alps in the hearts of many climbers, and its shape is very similar to another "most beautiful mountain in the world" - located in the South American Andes Alpamayo Peak (5947 m) in the mountains.

Mount Rigi is a great place for recreation and one of the most popular places to visit in Switzerland. Not only is there breathtaking views of the Alps, but there are more than 100 kilometers of hiking and hiking trails, sheltered picnic areas, children's playgrounds, vintage steam trains, and more, where travelers can ski, sleigh, and participate in colorful activities and adventures.

Mount Pilatus is a landmark mountain in Lucerne. Since ancient times, there is a story of a kind-hearted dragon helping farmers, so it is also called "Dragon Mountain". Mount Pilatus became famous after the arrival of Queen Victoria of the United Kingdom. Although the peak is not high, it is still a Swiss mountain that tourists from English-speaking countries often visit. In 1889, a 4,618-meter-long mountaineering railway was built on the mountain, and its 48-degree slope still holds the world record. At the Paris Universal Exhibition in 1889, it exhibited its parallel double gear structure and won a medal.