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A tale of two Savoies: Traditional ski resorts vs eco-tourism

A local resident shares her views on the two opposing visions - Savoie and Haute-Savoie - for the French Alps.

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What to do in Italy’s newly designated ‘most beautiful villages’

As cities like Venice and Florence battle overtourism, venturing to these quiet, out-of-the-way attractions can be a responsible act as a visitor.

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Switzerland unveils the world’s steepest cable car at 775m high

Each car hangs from an 11-metre arm to cope with the incredibly steep incline.

Europe News

Villagers evacuate after rockfall threatens their homes

The inhabitants of the Swiss village of Brienz have been forced to leave their town, following the threat of rock fall on their homes.

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Green News

How climate change is killing one of Italy’s largest glaciers

Since 1888, the glacier has lost more than 80 per cent of its surface area.

Moments

The best walking adventures in Europe this autumn

As temperatures drop and the crowds begin to thin, September and October are fantastic months for a walking holiday.

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This couple ditched city life to run a remote mountain hotel in Italy

The couple are spending the summer running at a rifugio 2,000 metres above sea level.

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American tourist dies while hiking up Sicily's Mount Etna volcano

Mount Etna is one of Europe's highest and most active volcanoes.

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Here’s how you can get paid €30,000 to move to Tuscany

Applicants will receive between €10,000 and €30,000 to buy a house in a mountain town.

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New hiking trail through Italy’s wild Dolomites opens for summer

The circular route is 170 kilometres long and can be completed in seven days.

Nature

Venezuela’s last glacier has disappeared due to climate change

Rising temperatures have made this country the first in modern history to lose all its glaciers.

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Shake off winter with these beautiful spring hikes in Europe

Ready to embrace the new season? Get outdoors with the best spring hikes in Europe.

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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.

Creators

Mountain murals: meet the world’s most famous snow artist

Artist Simon Beck is known for his incredible snow drawings that span between 100 and 150 metres in diameter. He creates them armed only with a magnetic compass and his snowshoes.

Destinations

Saudi Arabia is building a ski resort in the desert

The ski resort, Trojena, will be available for skiers for three months every year, while the rest of the time tourists will be able to do watersports and mountain biking.

Destinations

These remote mountains in Central Asia are a hiker’s paradise

The landlocked country in Central Asia is home to some of the highest mountains of the world, which remain unknown to the crowds flocking to Everest.

Moments

Why you should think twice before using Google Maps for your hike

Google Maps may be one of the most popular navigation apps, but hikers should not rely on the system in the wilderness.

Destinations

This undiscovered travel gem has fairytale villages and fire temples

It takes only 3 to 5 hours to drive across Azerbaijan, north to south. But the trip takes you across 11 different climate zones and just as many different, stunning landscapes.

Food and Drink

Swiss village hosts first ever Raclette World Championships

Over the course of three days, raclette lovers from around the world gathered in a small Swiss village, to attend the inaugural Raclette World Championships where almost 90 cheeses were put to the test.

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Sweden has had enough of being mixed up with Switzerland

Every year, 120,000 people ask Google whether they are the same country.