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I tried skiing as a terrified beginner. Here’s why I’m now a convert

Skiing for the first time? Here’s what to expect as a nervous beginner.

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Europe’s best ski resorts you can reach by train

Here are some of the best options for getting to Europe’s ski slopes this winter via train.

Destinations

Here’s where to find the best skiing in Europe this half-term

It’s estimated that some 24 per cent of ski resorts are shut across Europe due to higher-than-average temperatures but there is still a chance to get your snow fix this February.

Green News

Italy’s culling of ‘dangerous’ Alpine bear sparks anger

Brown bear populations rebounded thanks to an EU-funded project, but they are now being culled by local authorities.

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3 of the 5 most welcoming places in the world are in Europe

From unique Greek architecture to local town squares bustling with life, travellers gave these destinations outstanding reviews.

Destinations

Where to go hiking in Albania’s untamed northern hinterland

The Valbona Pass is an accessible (though not easy) hiking route that local tour companies have incorporated into a convenient three-day adventure.

Moments

Ski resorts are the best choice for a long workation. Here’s why

Empty slopes, lively nightlife and like-minded travellers are just a few reasons ski resorts are ideal for digital nomads.

Switzerland

Swiss police search for man who shot and killed two people

Police search for gunman who killed two people and left another injured in the Swiss town of Sion. It is a rare incident for the country.

Moments

These are the top ski scams to watch out for this winter

Don’t be fooled by what seems like a cheap deal on accommodation or ski lessons.

Travel News

Bumper snowfall sees Europe’s ski resorts open early

Some slopes have reported over a metre of fresh snow in the last week, and more is on the way.

Destinations

Go off-piste in Europe at these 13 wild skiing destinations

From Albania to Poland, Europe has an abundance of wild and remote ski destinations to explore.

Climate

A dying sport: Are Italy's low-lying ski resorts a lost cause?

Activists in the Alps argue there’s no point in spending public money on snowless resorts. Instead, they want investment in sustainable mountain tourism.

Moments

Staying at Italy’s treetop wellness resort felt like a dream

A luxury treehouse with a secret forest hidden within: My dreamy break in Italy’s treetop resort.

Green News

Mont Blanc shrinks by over two metres in two years

Equipped with cutting-edge tools and a drone, around twenty people climbed the summit in mid-September to carry out point-by-point measurements.

Green News

Switzerland has lost 10% of its glaciers in 2 years, research reveals

Glaciers across the entire country were affected, with those in southern and eastern Switzerland melting almost as much this year as in the record year of 2022.

Green News

Swiss voters say ‘no’ to solar parks in the Valais Alps

A vote on Sunday saw Swiss voters reject plans to fund and accelerate large solar power projects on mountainsides.

Climate

Gone in 100 years or less: The Italian Alps biggest glacier is dying

Temperatures in this region of the Alps will rise by 1-3C by 2050, according to the IPCC.

Nature

These Swiss volunteers stay up all night to stop wolves being killed

Volunteers stay up through the night to protect livestock.

Climate

Swiss meteorologists reach record altitude before finding zero degrees

Switzerland's heatwave is expected to continue until Thursday, with highs of 37°C.

Destinations

Summer retreat: Inside a ski resort adapting to climate change

As global warming hits, more and more mountainous regions in Europe are relying on their aestival attractions to entice holidaymakers.