US and UK flags are projected onto Matterhorn in Swiss Alps for coronavirus solidarity

US and UK flags are projected onto Switzerland’s Matterhorn to send a message of hope during coronavirus pandemic – along with the slogan ‘Dream Now, Travel later’ Renowned light artist Gerry Hofsetter, 58, is behind the incredible light display  The American flag illuminated the 14,690ft tall mountain on Thursday night  Tourist site Zermatt Matterhorn said … Read more

Air pollution from 12th century British lead mines has been detected in the Swiss Alps 

Air pollution from 12th century British lead mines ‘was as bad as the industrial revolution’ and has been detected in glacial ice from the Swiss–Italian Alps.  Researchers used high-precision laser technology to analyse the contents of an 800-year-old section of ice bored out of the Colle Gnifetti glacier in 2013. They found that the levels of … Read more

British skier rescues woman trapped under snow and running out of air in the French Alps

Incredible footage has shown a skier rescue a woman who was trapped and running out of air fast. Will Field, 23, was skiing down a quiet slope in the French Alps on Tuesday when he saw two legs flailing out of the snow. The Coventry holiday rep was able to save her, but says his … Read more

Kate Langbroek finds an unsettling detail of a painting inside her chalet in the Italian Alps 

Kate Langbroek certainly has a knack for spotting quirky details in seemingly ordinary situations.  And on Saturday, the radio presenter, 54, shared another bizarre tidbit on Instagram while she was enjoying a family trip to the Italian Alps.  Kate uploaded an photograph of a painting depicting flowers in a vase, along with the caption: ‘This … Read more

Incredible images that show the beauty and majesty of the Alps

Skiing aside, there are myriad reasons to visit the Alps – not least that it is arguably one of the most picturesque environments on Earth.  As this stunning portfolio of pictures shows.  Our collection will transport you across the highest and most extensive mountain range system that lies entirely in Europe. One that stretches approximately … Read more

Enjoying Kitzbuhel in the Austrian Alps during the summer

Family winter breaks in the mountains can be physically challenging but rejuvenating – there’s something about the combination of exercise, pristine mountain air and awesome scenery that leaves you well rested and ready to face the world. So why not try it in summer, too? We’re keen on winter sports, but swapped skis for mountain … Read more