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Climber rescued after being abandoned at 2,600 metres in Austrian Alps

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Residences

New European ski lodges and hotels opening this winter

The winter sports season will see the arrival of many new properties in Europe. Highlights include The First Cortina in Cortina d’Ampezzo and the aptly named Ski Lodge in Verbier, while several properties are also returning after renovations.

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Swiss glaciers lose 5.5% of ice in second-largest melt on record

Swiss scientists report rapid ice loss at the Rhône Glacier, as heatwaves and a dry winter drive Switzerland’s second-biggest melt on record.

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Austria: Yodelling tradition goes underground in Graz

Austria's yodellers are using a Graz underground car park for its rich acoustics, bringing an Alpine tradition to an unusual urban setting.

25 September 2026

Climate

‘We weep for our mountain’: Mont Blanc meltdown shakes communities

A Chamonix local official says his town urgently needs to prepare for the dangers of falling chunks of glacier or rock.

10 September 2026

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Europe News

Nepal flood highlights growing risk of glacier disasters in the Alps

"Europe is among the continents warming the fastest, driven by human-made climate change. Rapidly retreating glaciers and thawing permafrost are destabilising high mountain regions," glaciologist Olaf Eisen said.

Destinations

The Alps beat Scandinavia in Europe’s active coolcation ranking

Scandinavia may be an obvious choice for a cooler summer holiday, but a new ranking has found the Alps are just as tempting for travellers looking to hike, cycle and escape the heat. France’s Mont Blanc region takes the top spot, while Alpine destinations claim four places in the top 10.

Destinations

Gstaad vs St. Moritz: Which Swiss resort town should you visit?

Whether you’re serious about skiing or care more about après-ski, here’s what you need to know before choosing an Alpine stay in St. Moritz or Gstaad.

Europe News

Swiss village lives in the shadow of an unstable mountain

Kandersteg, a picturesque Swiss Alpine village, sits beneath the unstable Spitze Stei rock formation, which could trigger a major landslide if it collapses. Scientists say rising temperatures are melting glaciers and thawing mountain permafrost, making slopes increasingly unstable across the Alps.

Earth News

Heatwave in France: 2026 sets record for rockfalls in the Alps

The summer of 2026 saw an unprecedented wave of landslides in the French Alps, especially around Mont Blanc, driven by extreme heat and thawing permafrost.

Switzerland

Bodies of Belgian climbers who vanished in 1992 found in Swiss Alps

Wallis police keep records of people reported missing since 1925, mostly in mountainous areas and rivers.

Climate

Austria’s most famous gorge has been bled dry by 2026's weather

Heatwaves and lack of winter snow and summer rain have dried up the waterfalls in the Bärenschützklamm.

Art

Peak performance: Land artist Saype uses Swiss Alps for giant frescoes

The latest works in a series of experimental and ephemeral paintings by French land artist Saype are currently on display on the high slopes of Swiss alpine resort Villars-sur-Ollon, however the works are starting to slowly disappear.

Climate

Can Alpine snowmaking equipment help fight summer forest fires?

Kilometres of underground water pipes could prove useful beyond the winter months as the risk of wildfires grows even in places like Switzerland.

Ecotech

Inside the world’s longest rail tunnel – and the nature it disrupts

The world’s largest railway tunnel between Austria and Italy has created a mega-landfill in the Alps. Can developers restore it sustainably?

Moments

You can soar over the Swiss Alps on a giant swing this summer

The 12m-high swing opened earlier this month and hopes to attract off-season visitors as snow becomes less reliable due to climate change.

Moments

Why ‘alpine summer’ is one of this year's coolest travel trends

According to Google Trends data, UK search interest for ‘alpine summer’ is up 82% year-on-year – with travellers seeking out mountain holidays for their coolcations in Europe.