Human activity surrounding fold mountains

♤ Winter sports such as skiing in resorts.

♤ Climbing and hiking in the summer months.

♤ Agriculture - takes place mainly on south facing slopes and includes cereals, sugar beet, vines and fruits.

♤ Forestry - coniferous forests for fuel and building.

♤ Communications - roads and railways follow valleys.

♤ Hydroelectric power (HEP) - steep slopes and glacial melt water are ideal for generating HEP. Hydroelectric accounts for 60 per cent of Switzerland's electricity production.