The European Alps

SwitzerlandLiechtensteinAustriaFranceItalySlovenia

Slide 1-2: The Alps is a mountain range located in the following countries: France , Italy, Switzerland, and Austria

Alps—Matterhornpanaramapanoramic

Slide 3: The tallest mountain is Mt. Blanc at over 15,000 feet, but the most famous is the deadly Matterhorn

Swiss ChaletSlide 5: Chalets are a type of building or house, native to the Alpine region in Europe, made of wood, with a heavy, gently sloping roof.

Iceman

• Found on the Austria/Italy border of the Alps by hikers

• Found September 1991• Lived during what is called

the Bronze Age, about 5500 years ago.

• Death caused by an arrow or blow to the head.