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Harder than the big climbs of the Tour de France - we ride deep into Austria's unknown Alps

Searching for some new climbs to ride in 2026? We went to Austria to search out some of the most beautiful and challenging climbs you've never heard of

Cycling Weekly

How to have a sustainable family ski holiday: take the train and head high

Cut out flying and you shred skiing’s carbon footprint. And opting for a high-altitude resort that needs less artificial snow makes it even greener. Les Arcs in the French Alps ticks both boxes

The Guardian - UK

Avalanches claim six lives in French Alps as danger warnings ignored

A spate of fatal avalanches has struck the French Alps amid persistently unstable conditions following heavy snowfall. This has prompted renewed warnings from the authorities and stark reminders of the dangers of off-piste skiing during periods of high risk.

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French Alps Avalanche Weekend Kills Six, Including British Skier Who Had No Transceiver or Guide

Avalanches killed six in the French Alps, including a British skier off-piste without a transceiver or guide, despite high-risk warnings issued by authorities.

International Business Times UK

Director of Swiss hospital describes the rush to treat the injured from Alpine resort bar fire

The hospital that initially took in the majority of injured victims from a fire at a Swiss bar is no stranger to emergencies: In the heart of the Alps, it is used to treating winter sports enthusiasts who have accidents on the slopes

The Independent UK

Deadly Swiss Alps bar fire likely started by sparklers, authorities say

The blaze at Le Constellation, killing at least 40 people and injuring about 115 others, many seriously, was likely started by sparklers in champagne bottles, authorities said on Friday afternoon, as identification of those killed and injured continued.

Euronews

‘Ghost resorts’: as hundreds of ski slopes lie abandoned, will nature reclaim the Alps?

With the snow line edging higher, 186 French ski resorts have shut, while global heating threatens dozens more

The Guardian - UK

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'Both occasions have been magical, out-of-body experiences': from Cape Town to Flanders, via London, Cycling Weekly's team pick their favourite cycling roads

We all have favourite places to ride – here are ours

Cycling Weekly

2 of Earth's rarest lightning phenomena captured simultaneously in once-in-a-lifetime photo

A photographer in Italy captured an ultra-rare elve and red sprite flashing above the Alps in a single breathtaking moment.

Space

Student discounts made him a millionaire, a heart condition made him rethink life—now this millennial founder spends half the year in the French Alps

The Student Beans cofounder balances London with Alpine slopes, waking up no earlier than 8 a.m. and redefining what work-life balance means.

Fortune

Beautiful art and scenery – Lake Como Comic Art Festival is already on my 2026 bucket list

Italian lakes, Alpine scenery, and Liam Sharp's new Conan the Barbarian portfolio draw me in.

Creative Bloq

Eurostar Snow will return this month with winter ski trains to the Alps

Skiers can reach Val Thorens, Val d’Isère and Courchevel on the high-speed service through Lille

The Independent UK

Off piste: under-the-radar areas for good value ski homes near big ticket French Alps resorts

Look away from the stellar resorts (with higher prices than prime London) to their unsung neighbours for ski homes within reach

Evening Standard

Bizarre, UFO-like halo of red light appears over small Italian town — for the second time in 3 years

An eerie new photo shows a giant red ring shining above Possagno, near the Italian Alps. The eye-catching image is almost identical to one taken in the same town in early 2023.

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Euronews

From the Alps to the Andes: How climate change in mountain regions is putting billions at risk

Scientists warn accelerating climate change in mountain regions is increasing the risk of "devastating" floods and hazardous events.

The Guardian - UK

High art: the museum that is only accessible via an eight-hour hike

The Frattini Bivouac is part of a Bergamo gallery’s experiment to ‘think like a mountain’. But in the thin air of the Italian alps, curatorial ideas are challenged in more ways than one

LiveScience

What are the signs that nature is telling us?' Scientists are triggering earthquakes in the Alps to find out what happens before one hits

Researchers are deliberately setting off real (small) earthquakes to understand how to gauge the danger of a fault line before it breaks.

International Business Times UK

Father And Daughter's Final Climb Ends In Disaster As Avalanche Strikes Alps

A father and daughter were among five climbers killed in a devastating avalanche near Italy's Grand Combin massif, a tragic reminder of nature's power in the high Alps.

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The Guardian - UK

‘You don’t have to hurtle down slopes or dance like crazy at après parties’: readers’ favourite winter mountain holidays in Europe

The Alps, Spain’s Sierra Nevada and the national parks of Sweden and Albania feature among our readers’ treasured winter mountain breaks

International Business Times UK

William and Kate Win Court Battle Against 'Paris Match' Over Private Family Photos — Years After Topless Photo Scandal

Prince William and Kate Middleton win a French privacy case against Paris Match for publishing private family photos from an Alps holiday.

The Guardian - UK

Prince and Princess of Wales win privacy case against Paris Match

French magazine publishes judicial notice after using paparazzi images of family holiday in Alps

Euronews

Buying in the Alps? Here is where prices have increased the most

As skiing season approaches in Europe, you may be dreaming of a wintery getaway to beat the post-summer blues. Looking to buy a property in the Alps? Here are some in-demand spots.

Euronews

Skiing with eagles in the Alps: Inside one of France’s most sustainable ski resorts

In the French Alps, some resorts offer skiers more than just scenic slopes.

Cycling News

2026 Tour de France route marked by double ascent of Alpe d'Huez in final weekend

First week in Pyrenees, return to Le Lioran in Massif Central and Orcières-Merlette in Alps all highlights of next July

Cycling News

Paul Seixas completes massive 323km, 12-hour Alpine ride with 8,000m of elevation to round out extraordinary season

Young Frenchman reportedly set off at 3am to complete the 12 hours ride in the French and Swiss Alps

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