The Alps, one of the most iconic mountain ranges in the world, stretch across eight countries in south-central Europe. This ...

Nestled in the Appenzell Alps, Säntis is one of Switzerland’s most iconic mountains, soaring to 2,502 meters (8,205 feet). It offers awe-inspiring panoramic views spanning six countries, making it a ...

In a separate incident, a Swiss woman, 30, died in an avalanche ... but the public prosecutor and the Chamonix High Mountain Gendarmerie Platoon told the BBC on Wednesday this was incorrect.

Tucked away at the foot of the Pirin Mountains, 97 miles south of Sofia, Bansko has transformed into a hotspot for ski enthusiasts seeking an alternative to the crowded Alps. The town welcomed a ...

Four Norwegians and a Swiss woman were reportedly killed in avalanches while skiing off-piste in the French Alps on Wednesday ... but the public prosecutor and the Chamonix High Mountain Gendarmerie ...

After a recent spate of ski-related deaths on French mountains, The Local looks at how safe it is to go skiing in France.

Five skiers were killed in two separate avalanches in the French Alps on ... A team of 10 mountain rescue specialists were despatched in the operation, a police source said. The Swiss victim ...

A skier has tragically passed away in a "very large" avalanche in the French Alps. The 55-year-old ... afternoon led to the closure of the mountain's highest lift, the Bochard gondola.

Uncover the best bucket-list experience in every country, from iconic landmarks and stunning natural wonders to cultural ...

Two climbers attempted to climb a treacherous route on Grossglockner, Austria's highest mountain, when one succumbed to bitter elements and died. Tragedy unfolded in Austria on the mountain ...

Mount Taranaki — now known as Taranaki Maunga, its Māori name — is the latest natural feature to be granted personhood in New ...

A trio of friends who have conquered the ten highest mountains in England and Wales have now set their sights on the ten highest peaks in Scotland as part of a mammoth fund-raising effort.