Every year, the Permanent Secretariat of the Alpine Convention pays tribute to the literary and cultural heritage in the Alps with the “Reading Mountains Festival”, which consists of a mosaic of events organised by our partners throughout the Alpine region and beyond.
The provincial capital of Cuneo in the Piedmont region holds the title of “Alpine Town of the Year” in 2024. For the international jury, Cuneo is an Alpine town par excellence.
Water is one of the most important ecosystem services that the mountains provide to the town. How can water be kept in the cycle of our towns?
The network strengthens the position of the individual cities. This enables them to make their voice heard on an international level.
The title "Alpine Town of the year" has become a trademark and a concept of quality for our town Sonthofen. The "we" feeling, which was created by the involvement of the population, still has an effect in many activities today.
Alpine Town of the Year association engaging on the basis of Alpine convention stands for cooperation, mutual learning and constant improvement with the aim of increasing our citizens quality of life.
