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Glaciers near the Matterhorn have melted so much it's forced these two countries to actually redraw their borders

The devastating effects of climate change have caused Alpine glaciers to melt at record rates

Advnture

I grew up in the shadow of the Slovenian Alps, but their serene beauty only calls to me now

Hiking my first mountain as a broke student was a revelation, one that has often helped me face up to personal struggles, says novelist Ana Schnabl

The Guardian - UK

We took these "tough but comfortable" Black Diamond trekking poles to the Alps and loved them – now they're $60 off

These versatile and fully adjustable trekking poles add comfort and stability to your hikes

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I wore the Columbia Konos for a 3-day hiking trip in the Swiss Alps — and it changed my mind on mid-cut hiking boots

Columbia's Konos TRS OutDry Mid Shoe may look more casual than your average hiking boot but once on foot, they will squash any doubts.

Tom’s Guide

Go north: seven reasons to consider Norway and Sweden for your next ski holiday

With long and reliable snow seasons, loads of space, stunning scenery and plenty of family-friendly activities, Norway and Sweden are seriously underrated ski destinations – but here are seven reasons to put them top of the list for your next snow holiday

The Guardian - UK

Time travel in the Italian Alps: a glam stay in a 70s design hotel

On the shores of Lake Caldaro in South Tirol, the striking Seehotel Ambach has barely changed since 1973 – and is all the better for it

The Guardian - UK

'Sensational discovery' of 2,000-year-old Roman military camp found hidden in the Swiss Alps

Researchers used lasers to find the Roman military camp, which was "strategically" located overlooking a battleground.

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Amateur runner stuns ultramarathon world after winning famous 106-mile Alps race

The amateur runner beat the professionals to win the race on his first attempt

The Independent UK

All change in the Alps: As one tunnel closes, another opens

Exclusive: Motorists face diversions of 100 miles, while trans-Alpine rail travellers can cross Switzerland in barely two hours

The Independent UK

In the footsteps of DH Lawrence: across the Alps from Germany to Italy

More than a century on, the route from Konstanz to Como across lakes and Swiss mountains must also contend with traffic, but it still inspires a novel

The Guardian - UK

89-Year-Old Grandma Lost For Four Days In Alps Survives After Befriending Wild Fox

"In all our years of activity, we had never seen a story like this." The post 89-Year-Old Grandma Lost For Four Days In Alps Survives After Befriending Wild Fox first appeared on Bored Panda.

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Watch this elite athlete day by day as he tries to summit more than 80 peaks in the Alps

Mountaineer and UTMB winner Kilian Jornet aims to summit every Alpine peak over 4,000m by hiking, cycling and skiing

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Leaving the herd behind on a family trip in the peaceful southern French Alps

Rugged scenery, an insight into shepherds’ culture, delicious food and remote mountain stays make for a memorable few days hiking in France

The Guardian - UK

Plane Mysteriously Crashes In The Alps, Sparking Huge Search For Survivors

Around 100 emergency responders, including mountain rescue, the fire service, and the police, are scouring the area. The post Plane Mysteriously Crashes In The Alps, Sparking Huge Search For Survivors first appeared on Bored Panda.

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I went to Europe’s last true wild frontier to find adventure and escape the crowds

It’s been touted as the next big beach holiday destination, but three-quarters of Albania is mountains, rivers and lakes – Laura Sanders adventures off the beaten track to and unearths unrivalled natural beauty in the Albanian Alps

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Pain, danger and a lot of chocolate milk – Jake Catterall on how he ran across the Alps (and 5 lessons learned on the way)

We chat to Jack Catterall about what learned on his 2,000 km run

The Independent UK

New Brussels to Venice sleeper train via the Austrian Alps to depart in February 2025

The journey will take 21 hours from start to finish

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“This watch saved me 40 to 50 minutes a day on the trail” – 3 reasons this ultra runner swears by the Garmin Enduro 2

Jake Catterall set the record for his recent run across the Alps, and he’s got his Garmin watch to thank for it

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12-and-a-half Everests! Ultra athlete sets new world record on run across the Alps

Jake Catterall, a British ultra runner, ran 2000km on the new official Via Alpina red route in a record time of just 35 days

Newcastle Herald

Meet the Novocastrian teaching scouts in the Swiss Alps

Ruby Mavor, 25, was handpicked for the job.

Advnture

Watch amazing footage of two Swiss daredevils as they climb and paraglide their way to all 82 of the 4,000m peaks in the Alps

They completed their mission in just 51 days, without a support vehicle and using the same equipment throughout the adventure

Advnture

Hiker in French Alps attacked by a pack of Pyrenean mountain dogs

They may look fluffy and cute but “patou” dogs – as Pyrenean mountain dogs are known in the Alps – are causing hikers real problems in France

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I don’t consider myself a mountain runner but I ran 40km across the Alps – these 6 tools helped me do it

At best I’ve been maintaining a base level of fitness that’s lower than normal for months now – would I be able to do this?

The Guardian - UK

Pogacar bursts clear to deliver payback in Alps and tighten Tour de France grip

The Giro d’Italia winner took a definitive and conclusive grip on the yellow jersey, with just two stages to go

France 24

Pogacar clinches stage 19 in Tour de France with attack on final climb

Tadej Pogacar overtook three riders on the final 16-kilometer climb to win stage 19 of the Tour de France in the southern Alps on Friday. Defending champion Jonas Vingegaard finished sixth and now stands more than five minutes behind his main rival with two stages to go.

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