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Mont Blanc, the ‘roof of Europe’, loses more than a metre of height in a year

Peak of French mountain now 4,807 metres high and fluctuates year by year due to changes in Alpine climate

The Guardian - UK · Oct 14

Interlaken vs Innsbruck: How Europe’s adventure travel hotspots compare for a winter holiday

These Alpine adventure destinations offers snow-covered slopes, unique hotels and local delicacies. But between Interlaken and Innsbruck, where should you choose to travel this winter?

Euronews · Oct 7

Australia experiences second hottest September on record as El Niño and climate crisis combine

Alpine areas also experience record-breaking heat with snow depth recorded at zero in Kosciuszko national park

The Guardian - AU · Oct 5

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‘Explosion of melt rates’: 20% of Swiss glaciers lost in five years

Alpine regions in Europe experiencing extreme glacier collapse due to heat-trapping effects of fossil fuel pollution

The Guardian - UK · Oct 1

A melting glacier exposed a body in the Alps in 1991; 5,300 years after his death, scientists turned Ötzi into one of history's most studied humans

On September 19, 1991, German mountaineers Helmut and Erika Simon were hiking across the Tisenjoch ridge in the Ötztal Alps along the border between Austria and Italy. Stepping off the marked trail near the Hauslabjoch pass at an altitude of 3,210 meters, they noticed something unusual emerging from the melting…

The Economic Times · Sep 21

Three countries, one hike: an Alpine adventure in Austria, Slovenia and Italy

The Alpe Adria loop is an eight-day walking trail that crisscrosses borders, taking in dramatic peaks, glorious meadows and charming places to stay

The Guardian - UK · Sep 21

Dry rivers and shrinking glaciers deepen global freshwater decline

Rivers around the world are running unusually dry as freshwater reserves continue to decline, leaving less water stored away to help countries through drought, the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) has warned. Glaciers and groundwater are also shrinking, while in Switzerland the retreat of Alpine ice is already forcing changes to…

Radio France Internationale · Sep 17

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Skiing doesn’t get more dolce than Italy’s Dolomites

Here’s where to go skiing in Italy’s Alpine mecca

Evening Standard · Sep 15

Swiss entrepreneur is drilling the Alps to make 20 mega-bunkers for the super-rich, here's why

Swiss entrepreneur Thomas Gasser is constructing twenty underground mega bunkers deep within Alpine rocks. These secure vaults will safeguard the valuable assets of the world's wealthiest individuals. Each bunker offers a ninety-nine-year lease, with prices beginning at one million Swiss francs. The complex, located near Lungern, is scheduled to open…

The Times of India · Sep 9

Not just Nepal: How climate change puts European Alps under threat of glacial retreat and rock fall

Alpine glaciers are shrinking rapidly, driven by escalating temperatures. The thawing of permafrost is leading to unstable cliffs, resulting in increased rockfalls. This year, the Mont Blanc massif has witnessed more frequent rock collapses. Regions previously blanketed in snow are now experiencing rainfall, which disrupts the stability of the terrain.…

The Times of India · Sep 9

Slovenia: The ideal European destination for active holidays

Alpine lakes, emerald rivers, mountains, waterfalls, forests and an extraordinary underground world make Slovenia one of Europe's top active tourism destinations.

Euronews · Sep 8

Switzerland is putting sheep’s wool on a melting glacier to fight climate change — here’s why scientists think it could work as results start coming in

Swiss researchers are testing sheep's wool to protect shrinking Alpine glaciers. This natural fiber offers an eco-friendly alternative to synthetic glacier coverings. Initial results show wool provides comparable protection to plastic-based materials. The initiative also utilizes a local resource that often goes unused. This experiment highlights innovative climate adaptation strategies…

The Economic Times · Sep 3

Porsche Teases New 911 GT3 That America Won’t Get

Limited to four European countries with just 100 planned, the Porsche 911 GT3 Bergsport sharpens the 4.0-liter GT3 formula for high Alpine passes.

Motor1 · Aug 28

Think Scandinavia is best for an active coolcation? The Alps are giving it a run for its money

Scandinavia may be an obvious choice for a cooler summer holiday, but a new ranking has found the Alps are just as tempting for travellers looking to hike, cycle and escape the heat. France’s Mont Blanc region takes the top spot, while Alpine destinations claim four places in the top…

Euronews · Aug 27

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The Guardian - UK · Aug 26

Call to ban marmot hunting in France as campaigners say they are ‘killed for fun’

Protests and petitions planned amid growing concerns over impact of climate crisis on numbers of Alpine rodent

Homes & Gardens · Aug 25

Anne Hathaway’s Ojai Chalet Serves as a Playbook to Alpine Warmth, Heritage Brass, and Fireside Bathroom Luxury

The actress's home proves that true luxury lies in raw wood, honest materials, and lighting designed for lingering

International Business Times UK · Aug 25

Emmy Rossum Calls Out Toxic Relationship Behaviour Like 'Ghosting' and 'Alpine Divorce': 'I Hate Euphemisms'

Emmy Rossum criticises the use of euphemisms in relationships, arguing they can minimise serious emotional experiences. She advocates for direct language to better address and understand relationship issues.

Euronews · Aug 23

Gstaad vs St. Moritz: Skiing, scenery and aprés-ski – which Swiss resort town should you visit?

Whether you’re serious about skiing or care more about après-ski, here’s what you need to know before choosing an Alpine stay in St. Moritz or Gstaad.

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The Times of India · Aug 21

Two Belgian climbers vanished in the Alps in 1992; melting ice has finally revealed their remains 34 years later

Two Belgian mountaineers who disappeared in the Swiss Alps in 1992 have finally been identified after their remains emerged from a retreating glacier 34 years later. The men, who were 39 and 41 when they vanished, had set out in the Weissmies region but never reached their planned destination. Despite…

Euronews · Aug 21

Swiss village lives in the shadow of an unstable mountain

Kandersteg, a picturesque Swiss Alpine village, sits beneath the unstable Spitze Stei rock formation, which could trigger a major landslide if it collapses. Scientists say rising temperatures are melting glaciers and thawing mountain permafrost, making slopes increasingly unstable across the Alps.

The Economic Times · Aug 19

In 218 BCE, Hannibal crossed the Alps with 37 war elephants, 7,000 horses and 40,000 men. 2,244 years later, models show the elephants may have lost just 4% of their fat reserves on the most efficient route

Researchers used modern models to estimate Hannibal's arduous Alpine crossing. The Col de la Traversette appears as the most energy-efficient route examined. Soldiers may have lost nineteen percent of their body fat reserves. Elephants, however, likely lost only about four percent of their fat.

Cycling News · Jul 24

Fears of chaos on L'Alpe d'Huez as crowds pack Alpine climb for Tour de France showdown

Fan favourite Baptiste Veistroffer expecting "something crazy" on his debut ride up L'Alpe d'Huez

inkl · Jul 22

Things to do across France: A journey through the Country's Many Faces

France has a way of feeling like several countries stitched into one. Drive a few hours in any direction and the landscape, the food, even the rhythm of daily life shifts noticeably. Lavender fields give way to Alpine peaks, medieval villages give way to glass-and-steel cities, and the accents change…

The Times of India · Jul 15

5,000 solar panels on an Alpine peak are producing three times more electricity thanks to snow reflection and colder temperatures

Perched high in the Glarus Alps, some 2,500 metres above sea level, a massive wall of solar panels is setting a standard for renewable energy. This is “AlpinSolar,” a pioneering project that has seen nearly 5,000 solar panels bolted directly onto the wall of the Muttsee dam, the highest altitude…

The Times of India · Jul 15

Switzerland built giant tunnels under the Alps to reduce truck traffic, but the project is now helping protect the country's mountains from climate threats

Switzerland moved freight from roads to underground rail for environmental protection. This policy began after voters approved the Alpine Initiative in 1994. Massive tunnels now allow trains to bypass fragile mountain passes efficiently. Roughly three-quarters of Alpine freight now travels by rail. This infrastructure shift reduces pollution and noise for…

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