subalpine

adjective

sub·al·pine | \ ˌsəb-ˈal-ˌpīn

Definition of subalpine

1 : of or relating to the region about the foot and lower slopes of the Alps

2 : of, relating to, or inhabiting high upland slopes and especially the zone just below the timberline

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Fine-dining time Rupert’s at Hotel McCall, 1101 N. 3rd St., is one of the most popular dining destinations around these subalpine parts. — James Patrick Kelly, idahostatesman, "Where to dine in McCall during Winter Carnival," 18 Jan. 2018 The tribes seek to change the name of Hayden Valley, a subalpine valley just north of Yellowstone Lake, to Buffalo Nations Valley. — Washington Post, "Tribes plan protest to change Yellowstone valley, peak names," 12 Sep. 2017

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