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Available until 12/31/2024 In the French Alps, the mountain has been rising towards the sky for millions of years. It imposes extreme conditions on living beings: violent winds, dizzying walls, polar temperatures and raging avalanches. Which plants and animals have been able to adapt to such a harsh environment? From one season to the next, what strategies do they develop to survive? The Alps are organized in stages. At their base, the green valleys are dominated by forests which give way to alpine lawns and finally to the eternal snows of the summits. The domain of the marmots is perched on the level of the alpine lawns located between 2,000 and 3,000 meters above sea level. To survive, they must escape the golden eagle. As winter approaches, those who have survived their predator prepare their hibernation chamber where they will remain for six months. Autumn is the rutting season for the chamois. Its mountain foot and flexible hooves allow it to perform all sorts of acrobatics. Documentary series (France, 2011, 43mn) #mountain #documentary #artefamily Subscribe to the ARTE Family Youtube channel: / @artefamilyfr Find us on social networks: Facebook: / infobyarte Twitter: / arteinfo