Despite the challenges, reaching the summit of Mont Blanc is an exhilarating experience. The panoramic views from the top, encompassing the Alps, are breathtaking. I always advise climbers with ...

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

Top tips for visitors going to Skyway ... is aged in a huge case made of granite (which is the same stone as the Mont Blanc) and then transferred to the mines near Cogne. The altitude and the ...

Where to begin? Read on... From top tips for ultra-classics like the Tour du Mont Blanc, to insider secrets on lesser-known gems, five trekking leaders offer their favourite routes in Europe. If in ...

The fast approach and easy return render this a classic outing in the Mont Blanc range. From the cable car cross the ... and follow this to its end 70°/ 75° (60m). Descent From the top of the route ...

My heart was pounding hard, but out of joy and excitement. At 9 pm we congratulated each other on top of Mont Blanc. What a moment to remember! We had reached the famous summit by it’s hardest route ...

Mont Blanc, the Alps' highest peak and the highest mountain in Europe outside of the Caucasus range, has lost more than two meters in height over the past two years, according to French researchers.