Despite the fact that many people live in the Alps, there are still some remote valleys that are perfectly set up for a backcountry camp. Try looking at a map and picking out areas with relatively few ski resorts.

The Queyras region on the southern French/Italian border is a good bet, as is the big area in Central Switzerland from the Simplon Pass eastwards towards Andermatt. The Karwendal Mountains north of Innsbruck hasn’t a single resort in it so would also make a cool place to go camping.

In reality though the Alps are so big that even in the more populated areas there are quiet corners with great terrain waiting to be explored.