The European Alps are an iconic, crescent-shaped mountain range associated with images of wintry peaks and snow-covered villages. But new research confirms a worrying trend about the winter-sports ...

The Swiss Alps provide masterful views at any time of the year. And if you don't want to schuss the slopes, hiking can be a wonderful alternative. However, terrain can vary greatly, so review your ...

Ashley Franzen has lived all over the world and currently resides in Switzerland with her family. She frequently travels through and around the Swiss Alps – she is very thankful for the country's ...

The Alps have the bulk of the world's major ski resorts. Property companies say the quality of the skiing is not the only criteria for some Alpine buyers. Instead of winter sports, wellness is taking ...

NATURE reveals a breathtaking view into the world of a red deer calf as he struggles to survive in Prince of the Alps. From the moment he is born, a red deer calf faces a life-long struggle to survive ...

The snow’s red hue may also create a ‘snowball’ effect that harms ecosystems because red-tinged snow does not reflect as effectively as white snow and will melt faster. Jean-Gabriel VALAY/JARDIN DU ...

Glaciers are melting worldwide. In some regions, they could even disappear completely. Looking at the number of glaciers disappearing, the Alps could reach their peak loss rate as early as 2033 to ...