In 1786, a doctor in Cha­­m­onix named Michel-­Gabriel ­Paccard and a local crystal hunter, Jacques Balmat, teamed up to become the first two people ever recorded to stand atop 15,770-foot Mont Blanc, ...

Sledding is big in Europe, and we aren't talking about saucer sleds down little hills: This is a heart-pounding ski ...

The Alps might be on many vacation bucket lists, but a journey into the mountains is much more attainable than most think, according to Rick Steves.

Switzerland is a hiker’s paradise with dramatic peaks, glaciers, waterfalls, and over 13,000 miles of Alpine trails. But it’s also the most expensive country in the world. Forty years ago, my ...

The majority of Americans who envision European mountains imagine postcard vistas of snow-covered peaks and quaint villages nestled on hillsides. The experience of visiting the Alps provides all of ...

The Swiss Alps provide masterful views at any time of the year. And if you don't want to schuss the slopes, hiking can be a wonderful alternative. However, terrain can vary greatly, so review your ...

Imagine you and your favorite travel partner dangling in your own private little gondola, gliding silently for 40 minutes as you float above the crags and crevasses of the vast Géant Glacier. On your ...