Tuesday 28th April 2026

LC: Identify and describe the major mountains in Italy .

The two major mountain ranges in Italy are the Alps and the Apennines.

The Alps are a large mountain range that runs across northern Italy and are shared with other European countries. The Apennines form a long chain of mountains that runs down the length of Italy.

Find those mountain ranges on the map.

1. One of the most significant mountains in the Alps is Mont Blanc.

Use your research skills to identify information about the physical features of Mont Blanc from the texts below.

Mont Blanc

Mont Blanc is the highest mountain in the Alps and in Europe, its summit reaching 15,777 feet. The name has been derived from French and it means ‘White Mountain’. It has got this name due to the fact that the mountain is covered by snowfield and glaciers.

This mountain is located between two countries Italy and France. Italian people call it Monte Bianco. It is quite difficult to define the exact height of Mont Blanc because it varies every year according to the height of its snow cap.

2. One of the most significant mountains in the Apennine Mountain Range is Mount Corno (Corno Grande).

Use your research skills to identify information about the physical features of Mount Corno from the text below.

Mount Corno

Corno Grande is the highest mountain in the Apennine Mountains in Italy. It's also known as the "great horn." At 2,912 meters (9,554 feet), it's the tallest peak on the Italian peninsula. The mountain's north side has significant vertical drop, and there's a small glacier called the Calderone Glacier, which is the southernmost in Europe, on its north slope.

Here are some more facts for kids:

The Apennines: Corno Grande is part of the Apennine Mountains, a long range of mountains that runs down the middle of Italy, like a backbone.

Highest point in Italy: Corno Grande is the highest point in mainland Italy outside of the Alps.

Calderone Glacier: The Calderone Glacier is the southernmost glacier in Europe and is located on Corno Grande's north slope.

Wildlife: The area around Corno Grande is a National Park, meaning it's protected and has lots of wildlife, including wild boars and the Italian wolf.

Hiking and climbing: The mountain is popular with hikers and climbers, especially in the warmer months.

Snow: The top of Corno Grande is usually covered in snow, even in the summer.