Zakopane is the best-known ski resort in Poland. It became part of the Lesser Poland region in 1999. It is located in the south Podhale region at the foot of the Tatra, the only alpine mountain range in the Carpathians. A major center of alpinism and skiing, Zakopane attracts around 3 million tourists each year. The most important alpine skiing points are Nosal, Kasprowy Wierch and Gubalowka Hill. This resort town has the highest altitude of all towns in Poland. Its territory is at 800-1000 m above sea level depending on the area.