The first time I saw a note about “rucksack fondue” on a recent trip to the Jungfrau region of the Alps in Switzerland, I thought it was just the Swiss sense of humor in full force. I read the ...

The Alps might be on many vacation bucket lists, but a journey into the mountains is much more attainable than most think, ...

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 ...

Seven hours into an arduous Alpine climb up teetering wooden staircases and scree-strewn switchbacks, the trail finally spits me out onto the cloud-wrapped summit of the Hohtürli Pass. At 2,840 meters ...

The Swiss Alps are famous for their breathtaking beauty and thrilling hiking trails. For beginners, ridge hikes provide a ...

Every European nation has its stereotypes. The British love tea, queuing, football (soccer), and complaining about the weather, while Germans are efficient sticklers for the rules and have a poor ...

Hikers pause on a ridgeline trail to look for the perfect selfie shot. Will their backdrop for the Instagram-worthy photo be the snow-dusted peaks or alpine meadows dotted with wild daisies and ...

Stretching 60 miles across Graubünden, the Engadine Valley is an ethereal wonderland. Its untamed landscape changes with the seasons, from snow-dusted peaks and frozen lakes in winter to lush meadows ...

High up in Switzerland’s south west, Valais is where the Alps take centre stage. Here, incredible jagged peaks soar above sunlit vineyards, and glaciers scythe deep through ancient valleys scattered ...