brown and white bird on white snow covered ground

In the north estern corner of Italy, close to Austria and Slovenia, are the limestone mountains known as the Julian Alps. They have become famous for the exciting trekking and climbing opportunities in what is some of the finest mountain scenery in Europe. Characterised by high mountain lakes, peaceful alpine valleys and rugged limestone peaks, the Julian Alps boast the presence of a large wildlife, most notably the famous "ibex Montasio".