Looking for a breathtaking Alps getaway without the Swiss price tag? Rick Steves loves this stunning mountain destination ...

In the summer, it's all about the Tour de France, an annual men's cycling competition that passes through the Alps. Travelers can soak in natural hot springs to unwind after a day spent hitting ...

Picture Austria, and a few stereotypes may spring to mind: skiing havens, crispy Schnitzel, or perhaps the lush rolling ...

Summer on Japan's Southern Alps The Southern Alps are located in the middle of the Japanese archipelago. Mountain ranges peaking at an altitude of 3,000 meters continue for over 120 kilometers ...

Many river sources are in the Alps. When snow and ice melt in the spring and summer, they supply water to the rivers and lakes at the foot of the mountains. The Alps are Europe’s biggest ...

Away from the busy summer alpine valley bases, the hut approach starts from Zinal in the picturesque and serene Val d'Anniviers of the Valais Alps. There are no ski lifts, so start early for the ...

"This year we have been experiencing an extraordinary hot and dry summer in the Alps and elsewhere in Europe. For Swiss glaciers (as well as Tsanfleuron and Scex Rouge), we will measure the most ...

Although hiking is typically done in the warmth of the summer sun, some areas around the Swiss Alps also have wintertime hiking and trekking. Note that winter hiking is denoted by pink signposts.