The Alps, one of the most iconic mountain ranges in the world, stretch across eight countries in south-central Europe. This extensive mountain system spans approximately 1,200 kilometres in a crescent ...

The Alps are the largest mountain chain in Europe – and one of the longest and highest mountain ranges in the world. Their majesty stretches for more than 700 miles across eight countries, with the ...

Tumbling from a height of 422 meters, Grande Cascade de Gavarnie (or, in English, “Gavernie Falls”), located within Pyrénées National Park, is one of the tallest waterfalls in Europe. The Pyrenees ...

While the Alps is known primarily as a winter playground, the mountain range is emerging as a summer destination. New and discounted rail links across Europe are making the peaks an attractive no-fly ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Olympic and World Champion biathlete Laura Dahlmeier shows off her medals. The top German athlete won a total of seven world ...

The glaciers of the Alps are receding, retreating, even collapsing. Why is it happening? What is the impact on those who love ...

The best Airbnbs in the Alps, from Austria to France to Italy, are the perfect place to stay if you need more flexibility and ...

From skiing and snowboarding to year-round activities, Alpine resorts are attracting international investors looking for a reconnection to nature and strong long-term value.

In July, Lorenzo Pernigotti, a seasoned mountain climber who has summited over 100 peaks in the Alps, scaled Aiguilles du Diable—“devil’s horns” in English—a set of rock towers on one of 11 major high ...

The European Alps are an iconic, crescent-shaped mountain range associated with images of wintry peaks and snow-covered villages. But new research confirms a worrying trend about the winter-sports ...

Mountain Research and Development, Vol. 45, No. 2 (May 2025), pp. R27-R40 (14 pages) The European Alps are surrounded by highly urbanized areas located close to fragile mountain landscapes. The ...

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