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Fire breaks out at luxury hotel in French ski resort Courchevel

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Why skiing will be free this winter in a French Alpine resort

The struggling Saint-Colomban-des-Villards has taken the unprecedented decision to make skiing free this winter.

Austria

Eight skiers rescued alive after avalanche at Austria’s Stubai Glacier

Eight skiers were rescued alive after an avalanche at Austria's Stubai Glacier. Over 250 rescuers attended; four skiers were lightly injured, with two hospitalised.

Climate

Billions at risk from ‘alarming’ climate change in mountain regions

Scientists warn accelerating climate change in mountain regions is increasing the risk of "devastating" floods and hazardous events.

Economy

Buying in the Alps? Here is where prices have increased the most

As skiing season approaches in Europe, you may be dreaming of a wintery getaway to beat the post-summer blues. Looking to buy a property in the Alps? Here are some in-demand spots.

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Why this famous Italian ski resort could soon turn tourists away

Following a summer of severe overcrowding, one Italian resort is curbing the number of skiers on the slopes during peak seasons.

Climate

Europe faces stormy future as climate change increases supercell risk

As Europe faces more severe weather, experts study the unique conditions behind these destructive storms.

Moments

Discover Switzerland through these one-of-a-kind journeys

Explore Switzerland off the beaten path with some of these immersive journeys taking you from dramatic Alps to peaceful valleys and lush meadows.

Travel News

Meet the first people to cross the Alps by wheelchair

The 18-day journey coincided with a heatwave that brought temperatures of nearly 40°C to Switzerland and Italy.

Europe News

Massive glacier collapse devastates Swiss village of Blatten

A large section of a glacier in the Swiss Alps has broken off, resulting in a torrent of ice, mud, and rock that has submerged the majority of a village evacuated earlier this month as a security precaution.

Climate

Overshooting 1.5°C will cause irreversible glacier loss, study shows

“The longer we delay emissions cuts, the more we burden future generations with irreversible change”.

Economy

Why are American investors flocking to this Swiss Alps ski village?

Swiss ski village Andermatt has been seeing a boom in property demand from US buyers keen to flee Trump’s policy and tariff changes.

Green News

Meet Zen, the border collie leading avalanche rescues in the Dolomites

When things go wrong, the only weapon Alpine rescuers have to search is dogs.

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Lake Constance water level hits historic lows amid drought

Due to prolonged drought and reduced Alpine meltwater, Lake Constance’s water levels have dropped drastically, leaving harbours dry and boating nearly impossible.

Climate

Climate change is melting glaciers at record rate, scientists warn

The thawing of 7 trillion tonnes of glacial ice since has raised sea levels by almost 2 centimetres, with the Alps a melting hotspot.

Europe News

Slovenian mountain rescue finds body of missing Hungarian hiker

Two hikers from Hungary got lost on Sunday as the weather turned bad while they were at an altitude of 1,700 metres in the Alps, north of the capital Ljubljana.

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Mont-Blanc Tunnel re-opens after 15 weeks: But will it close again?

The world’s second deepest tunnel has been reopened after three months of renovations.