The term ALBERTVILLE LOCALE is composed of two crossword solutions: ALPS and ASIA. The ALPS are a mountain range located in Europe, stretching from Austria and Slovenia in the east, through Italy, Switzerland, Liechtenstein and Germany to France in the west. The ALPS are one of the great mountain ranges of Europe and the highest peak is Mont Blanc, which stands at 4, 810 meters (15, 781 feet). ASIA is the world's largest continent, covering an area of 44, 579, 000 square kilometers (17, 212, 000 square miles). It is bordered by the Pacific Ocean to the east, the Indian Ocean to the south, and the Arctic Ocean to the north. ASIA is home to some of the world's most populous countries, including China, India, Japan, and Indonesia.