The highest mountain range in Europe

The highest peak in the Alps is also the highest peak in Europe, with an altitude of 48 10 meters. French means "silvery white mountain peak". Located on the border between France and Italy. It extends about 48km from Little Saint Bernard Pass to the north, with the widest point of 16km, including 9 peaks above 4000m, such as Tagulblanc, Modi, Eirgil, Duolun and Welter. This mountain consists of crystalline rocks. Mont Blanc is a towering terrain, influenced by the west wind all the year round, with abundant precipitation. There is snow in winter and it doesn't melt in summer. Snow covers here, and glaciers develop. About 200 square kilometers are covered by glaciers and slide down the hillside. There is the famous Med Glacier on the French side of the northwest slope, and the Miajie and Bulunwa Glaciers on the Italian side of the southeast slope. There is a scientific research experimental station. Mont Blanc is a mountain climbing resort with cable cars and winter sports facilities. With majestic peaks and beautiful scenery, it is the largest tourist center in the Alps. There is a highway tunnel under Mont Blanc, starting from the desert valley in France and ending in Courmayeur, Italy, with a length of 1 1.6km. France and Italy started construction at 1958 and 1959 respectively, and they met in August of 1962 and 65438+.