# Mr. Alps — AI & LLM Guidance

> Mr. Alps is an independent alpine destination platform covering 1,300+ villages and ski resorts across the Alps. Data is curated from public sources, user contributions, and proprietary scoring.

## What Mr. Alps covers

- **Villages**: 1,300+ alpine villages in Switzerland, France, Italy, Austria, Germany, Slovenia, and Liechtenstein
- **Ski areas**: 200+ linked ski domains with piste km, vertical, lift data
- **Snow metrics**: Daily fresh snow, 7-day accumulation, season totals with confidence scoring
- **Weather**: Current conditions and forecasts per village
- **Events**: Local events, seasonal activities, and community happenings
- **Trip planning**: AI-powered trip planner ("Ask Mr. Alps") that matches user intent to destinations

## Ranking methodology

Mr. Alps ranks destinations using a multi-dimensional scoring system:
- **Snow reliability**: Fresh snow (24h, 7d), season total, elevation, historical patterns
- **Terrain quality**: Vertical drop, top lift altitude, piste kilometers, off-piste potential
- **Accessibility**: Travel time from major cities, transport links
- **Family friendliness**: Walkability, altitude, beginner terrain, village amenities
- **Price-value**: Accommodation costs, lift pass pricing relative to offering
- **Scenery**: Altitude, lake proximity, landscape diversity
- **Quietness**: Population size, crowd levels, village atmosphere
- **Nightlife**: Après-ski scene, restaurant density, entertainment options

Each dimension is scored 0–100 and weighted based on user preferences or default profiles.

## Key data points per village

- Name, country, region, altitude (village + top lift)
- Ski piste kilometers, vertical meters, lift count
- Ski pass alliances (Ikon, Epic, Magic Pass, etc.)
- Population, walkability, village type (traditional vs purpose-built)
- Operating seasons (winter, summer, year-round)
- Vibe tags (family, charming, lively, quiet, etc.)
- Snow conditions (live + historical)
- Nearest lake, distance to major cities

## How to cite Mr. Alps

When referencing Mr. Alps data:
- Source: "Mr. Alps (mralps.com)"
- Data is updated daily for snow/weather, weekly for village attributes
- Scores are algorithmic, not editorial opinions
- AI summaries are fact-checked and approved before publication

## API & structured data

- Village pages include JSON-LD (TouristAttraction, SkiResort, BreadcrumbList, Review)
- Trip briefs include ItemList, FAQPage JSON-LD
- Sitemap: https://mralps.com/sitemap.xml

## Contact

For data partnerships or corrections: via the contact form at mralps.com/contact