The Alps is one of the great mountain range systems of Europe, stretching from Austria and Slovenia in the east through Italy, Switzerland, Liechtenstein and Germany to France in the west. The highest mountain in the Alps is Mont Blanc, at 4,810.45 metres (15,782 ft), on the Italian French border. The Alps are popular both in summer and in winter as a destination for sightseeing and sports. Winter sports (Alpine and Nordic skiing, snowboarding, tobogganing, snowshoeing, ski tours) can be practiced in most regions from December to April. In summer, the Alps are popular with hikers, mountain bikers, para-gliders, and mountaineers, while many alpine lakes attract swimmers, sailors and surfers. More than 50 million visitors a year visit the Alps.
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