This heavy-duty traffic has devastating effects on the fragile alpine environment and decreases the quality of life for the inhabitants.

Track engineering has made a significant difference to the sustainability of downhill mountain biking in a sensitive alpine environment.

Alpine plants must adapt to the harsh conditions of the alpine environment, which include low temperatures, dryness, ultraviolet radiation, and a short growing season.

Plants have adapted to the harsh alpine environment.

As cirques are formed by glaciation in an alpine environment, the headwall and ridges between parallel glaciers called artes become more steep and defined.