Alps holidays
‘Our magical cabin’: a fairytale ski hut in the Austrian Alps
An isolated hideaway near Kitzbühel is the perfect base for a family skiing trip – and an opportunity to indulge in naked moonbathing
Gemma Bowes
10, Dec, 2022 @7:00 AM
Switzerland’s brilliant new train route: direct from Montreux to Interlaken
The GoldenPass line has long been known for incredible views, but now a pioneering engineering feat has made it even more attractive
Caroline Bishop
07, Dec, 2022 @12:57 PM
A local’s guide to Chamonix, France: great hikes, the Alps and decent sushi
With soaring peaks on its doorstep the town is an international hotspot. Mountain guide Julien ‘Pica’ Herry tells us what he loves about the birthplace of alpinism
Interview by Susan Greenwood
05, Dec, 2022 @7:00 AM
Let’s go bogganeering! How I invented a winter sport on my trip to South Tirol, Italy
A snowy cross-country walking break is even more beautiful – and fun – when you combine the hiking with tobogganing
Kevin Rushby
03, Dec, 2022 @7:00 AM
Running the Mont Blanc ultra, the world’s most famous trail race
With its dizzying ridges and stunning views, Mont Blanc is home to some of the world’s best trail running
Adharanand Finn
20, Nov, 2022 @7:00 AM
The Guardian view on the warming of the Alps: a challenge for tourism | Editorial
Editorial: Higher temperatures mean less snow snow and ice, more rockfalls and more fatalities on Europe’s overcrowded mountains. This cannot go on
Editorial
01, Aug, 2022 @5:25 PM
Rail route of the month: Basel to Locarno, the slow Swiss Alps classic
Astonishing scenery and glimpses of Switzerland’s history are offered up to passengers gliding along this classic line
Nicky Gardner
04, May, 2022 @6:00 AM
Future-proofed piste – sustainable skiing in the French Alps
Serre Chevalier near Briançon is defying the sceptics with its solar, wind and hydro-powered shift towards building the ski resort of the future
Phoebe Smith
17, Feb, 2022 @7:00 AM
A local’s guide to Grenoble, France: spectacular night skiing and great nightlife
Publisher Jacques Glénat shares tips on hearty bistros, craft beer and one of France’s finest art museums in Europe’s Green Capital 2022
Interview by John Brunton
06, Feb, 2022 @7:00 AM
Fresh powder: the best French ski resorts you’ve never heard of
If Chamonix is beyond your budget, don’t despair – there are plenty of small resorts offering great skiing across France. We round up some of the best
Gemma Bowes
20, Jan, 2022 @7:00 AM
E for easy: cycling the Swiss Alps by e-bike
With Switzerland now on the travel green list, it’s the perfect time to head for the hills. But if lockdown has left you struggling for fitness, an e-bike can take the strain out of the climbs
Alf Alderson
27, Aug, 2021 @11:07 AM
Blow for French ski resorts as Covid rules hit holiday season
Government says restrictions likely to remain in place through vital half-term period
Kim Willsher in Paris
21, Jan, 2021 @1:53 PM
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