1.   The authors also predict an increase in violent storms, fires, landslides and avalanches in the Alpine region as well as widespread deforestation.

2.   After arriving at the lodge, guests are flown each day to a different alpine region for a day of hiking.

3.   Even within the context of the magnificent Alpine region, this area displays a rare and special beauty.

4.   Local officials complained bitterly that military aircraft had performed low-flying stunts in the past, endangering the lives of vacationers in the Alpine region.

5.   The Alpine region lives increasingly on tourism revenue, and the question of how safe its winter sport facilities are has been cast into stark relief.

6.   The preferred months for seniors traveling to this alpine region are during the cooler months of June, September and October.

7.   Already reeling from one deadly avalanche, an alpine region in western Austria is now coping with another snowy disaster.

8.   For centuries, however, the now posh Alpine regions of Austria, eastern France, Switzerland and northern Italy were destitute.

9.   Heavy rains pounded the Alpine regions, shutting down rail lines and roads and washing away some bridges.