Let the Mountain Come to Me
When the winter begins the thousands and thousands of tourists rush to Alps - the very best European mountain system with the foremost prestigious mountain resorts. Alps occupy the a part of Germany and therefore the former Yugoslavia. the selection of a specific country can depend upon the language spoken there, the attractions (except mountains) you'll see there and therefore the price.
Mountains are a sort of addiction - once having tasted, you'll invite more and more again. Here you'll receive a huge level of adrenaline and check out all the acute sports available - alpine skiing, luge, bobsleigh, snowboard and other winter sports.
So, let's compare Alps within the different countries.
Austrian Alps is Innsbruck, Kitzbuhel, Zell am See and St Anton. the foremost developed area is Lech in Tirol, called "the cradle of the mountain sport". High above Lech lies Oberlech - real alpine paradise with great routes, discos, bars and shops. Innsbruck, the capital of Tirol is situated 575 meters above the ocean level, but the mountains oberstdorf tour surrounding it are some meters higher. It guarantees an impressive view from any point of the town . Kitzbuhel is one among the foremost beautiful and prestigious resorts. The resort is sweet for snowboard fans - special complex Snowboard Paradise is found on the slope.
Zell am See boasts the wide selection of the ski routs of varied difficulty. it's one among the foremost popular resorts in Austria, thanks to its democracy and sort of attractions. one among the oldest resort - St Anton features a century history and is taken into account to be one among the foremost details in Alps.
German Alps begins on the Southern part f Bavaria. It occupies smaller part than in Austria but there are some attractive resorts too. The highest-lying village in Alps Oberstdorf has become one among the favored ski resorts. Oberstdorf is on the brink of the Austrian Tirol. it's not only a resort; it's a well-liked place for holding up winter sports championships too. Garmisch-Partenkirchen is among the simplest Alpine resorts and is additionally a well-liked place for winter sports competitions. Here I should mention, that the Germans are the simplest fans in winter sports ever. The stages of the various winter sports World Cups in Germany attract far more visitors then in the other country. Biathlon, skiing and skiing are extremely popular there.
Though it's going to sound strange, Italy are often called "the most Alpine country of the world". Italian Alps stretches for quite thousand kilometers and therefore the highest Alpine peak - Montblanc is found in Italy. Italian popular resorts Madonna di Campiglio, Val di Fiemme and Cortina d'Ampezzo are the planet leading alpine skiing centers.
France is legendary for its winter resorts too. they're mostly known for the high level of service, the foremost fashionable hotels and, of course, mountains. There are not any other places on the world like Courchevel. it's become a logo of the posh and prestige. it is the place to point out off. Those, who just want to ski, should better choose another resort. Chamonix is more democratic, but still very cozy and renowned.
Switzerland is that the last in our list of Alpine countries. Its resorts are considered to be rather expensive, but there are some affordable places too. the foremost prestigious resorts are Zermatt, Saint Moritz, and Davos. they're a perfect choice for the foremost demanding travelers with its chic boutiques, the simplest hotels and therefore the magnificent mountain routes. Davos is additionally the house for the annual economic summit, visited by the world-leaders. The cheaper resorts are Grindelwald and Gstaad.