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Climate

Italy’s snowless ski resorts are becoming ‘economically unsustainable’

Italy’s ski resorts are fighting a losing battle against climate change, environmental protestors argue.

Experiences

Yoga and surfing are the future in snowless ski towns

With mild winter temperatures becoming the new normal, Europe’s ski resorts are introducing alternative activities to tackle a potentially snowless future.

Eco-Innovation

Solar dam powers Switzerland’s green energy transition

The dam's almost 5,000 solar panels enough energy each year to supply around 700 houses.

World News

In pictures: Europe's snowless ski resorts

The region is currently experiencing unprecedented seasonal temperatures that are spooking winter sports resorts.

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World News

Snow shortage in the Alps amid abnormally high temperatures

The Alpine slopes do not look right for this time of year, with sparse snowfall and unseasonably warm water allowing grass to blanket the European mountain range.

Smart Regions

Trail runners and electric mountain bikers keep the Alps in business

In partnership with the European Commission

In the Alps, 11 French and Swiss communes are developing all-year-round tourism.

Mobility

This all-electric snow-bike could be hitting the Alps this year

The snow-bike won’t be allowed on regular slopes but will be allowed on special closed snow-bike areas or guided trails.

Austria

Hot air balloon crash injures 9 in Austrian Alps

The hot air balloon crashed, throwing out the pilot and co-pilot, and then went back into the sky on Saturday, authorities in Austria said.

Travel News

Switzerland claims record for world’s longest passenger train

The world record event was organised as part of celebrations for the 175th anniversary of railways in Switzerland.

Climate

Battle of the Alps? Water woes loom amid climate change

Italy, France and Switzerland are among the Alpine nations meeting to resolve their issues with the precious and increasingly contested resource.

People

Mountain hiking with my chihuahua changed my life

This Austrian woman has visited 80 countries and tackled 6,000-metre peaks - and it all started with her pet dog.

Climate

WWII plane pulled from melting Swiss glacier 76 years after it crashed

When this US Dakota aircraft crashed in Switzerland in 1946 it led to the biggest rescue mission the Alps has ever seen. Now as climate change melts the glacier around it, the wreckage is finally being recovered by the Swiss military.

Green News

Hydropower: Switzerland’s secret weapon against the energy crisis

Switzerland is targeting a clean, independent energy supply, but some fear for biodiversity and the landscape.

Climate

Ancient hiking trail revealed as Swiss glacier retreats by 15 metres

An Alpine path between two glaciers in Switzerland is emerging for what a local ski resort says is the first time in at least 2,000 years after the hottest European summer on record.

Destinations

Chur: Switzerland’s oldest city boasts aliens, wine and Roman ruins

Chur, a Roman-era Swiss city, is a vibrant Alpine town with an arty edge.

Experiences

Morzine: How I lived without my phone for a week in the mountains

A digital detox in the French Alps worked wonders for my physical and mental health.

Experiences

This Swiss resort gives guests a chance to try nearly 1000 rare cigars

Guests can sample a selection from this collection of nearly 1,000 cigars.

Switzerland

Swiss experts fear Alpine mountain collapse after Marmolada disaster

Experts fear sections of a Swiss mountain may collapse, threatening a village below, after a deadly avalanche at the Marmolada glacier in the Italian Alps in early July.

Italy

Deadly avalanche linked to climate change, says Italy PM Draghi

At least seven people died and eight were hurt on Sunday when falling ice swept away a group of hikers on the Marmolada glacier, the highest mountain in the Italian Alps.

Austria

Over 100 people on school trip airlifted to safety in Austrian Alps

Police say the group were stuck on a mountainous ridge and did not have the necessary equipment.