In terms of scenery per mile, it’s hard to beat Chamonix as a trail running destination. The iconic French mountain town boasts everything from mellow footpaths and lift-accessed terrain to technical, ...

Experience summer skiing in Chamonix as a family explores the iconic Grands-Montets slopes. This episode of So Local captures glacier turns, alpine scenery, and the rare thrill of off-season skiing in ...

While Switzerland's main centres of mountain tourism are bustling, Arolla and Zinal offer a quieter alternative in stunning unspoilt scenery. In this article the authors of a new Cicerone guidebook to ...

Keep your cool on these active vacations that make the most of Europe, away from the intensity of the summer heat. We’ve rounded up all the top spots for your summer adventures.

We’re lucky in Europe, with some of the most varied and visually dynamic countryside and mountain ranges on the planet. Although the altitude might not be world beating, the visuals absolutely are.