Case study of an alpine area

Question 1

Location?

Answer 1

Chamonix

South east of France in the alps

Question 2

Attractions

Answer 2

Skiing
Ice skating
Mountain climbing
Paragliding

Hiking
Canoeing
Mountain biking
Rock climbing

Question 3

Positive impacts of tourism?

Answer 3

• Jobs created by hotels, restaurants, ski resorts, etc
• Extra income for schools/businesses
• Improved transport/healthcare
• New buildings + attractions

Question 4

Negative impacts of tourism?

Answer 4

• Noise/congestion
• Eroded footpaths + disruption of farms/habitats
• More expensive food/houses as tourists are rich

Question 5

Management strategies in the Chamonix area?

Answer 5

• Environmentally friendly + free transport system
• Espace Mont-Blanc initiative set up by France, Italy and Switzerland to deal with issues of international transport, nature/forest conservation and water resources.
• ‘Tomorrow’s Valley’ project works towards renovating and preserving historic buildings, preserving the natural environment, maintaining footpaths and cleaning rivers and footpaths