This summer, head up the mountains to escape the Italian heat. From the Piedmont Alps to the crests of the Apennines or the Dolomites, these mountain hamlets offer a rustic welcome, deep forests, ...

At over 3,300m Marmolada is the highest peak in the Dolomites. It was not immediately clear what caused the section of ice to break away and rush down the peak's slope.

Looking for the best places to visit in Italy in 2025? These under-the-radar—and surprisingly affordable—towns were just ...

Valentine Jepkoech Rutto achieved a World Mountain Running Association World Cup double, while Lukas Ehrle won the men’s uphill race and Michael Selelo topped the men’s classic race ...

Situated in the region of Provence in the southeast of France, Mont Ventoux is located roughly 30km northeast of the town of ...

Brixen in South Tyrol combines Alpine beauty, food, wine, and easy access to vineyards, hiking trails, and culture for a ...

This is a repost from the archives, an older post by Henrik which has been updated to reflect more recent findings. Did you know there are 255 volcanoes or volcanic features listed in the US?

UNESCO World Heritage CentreRhaetian Railway in the Albula / Bernina Landscapes, brings together two historic railway lines that cross the Swiss Alps through two passes. Opened in 1904, the Albula ...