AS a wave of ice-cold water pummels me in the face, I gasp and brace myself for another. My husband Tom yells: “Are you OK?

The majestic Alps, which span across some European countries, are home to some of the most picturesque villages ...

The legendary Italian brand and iconic French actor were a natural match in the alpine ski town of Courchevel.

Italian alpinist Herve Barmasse has done the first winter traverse of all 17 points of the Grand Sasso d'Italia in the ...

Steeped in skiing history, Chamonix, France, might well be one of the most famous ski towns on the planet. That’s for good ...

Selected by Peter Cowie, the author, most recently, of “God and the Devil: The Life and Work of Ingmar Bergman.” ...

Chefs across France are waiting for one of the most exciting and dreaded moments of the year: publication of the new annual ...

Italy, in particular ... The valley also boasts some of the highest peaks in Europe, including Mont Blanc (Monte Bianco), the tallest mountain in the Alps at 4,807 meters (15,774 feet).

Italy is well-known for its ski resorts, especially in the Alps and Dolomites, which offer exceptional terrain suited for all skill levels. It's long been a destination for Brits looking to hit the ...

After skiing all the way back to the Club Med hotel, situated yards from a gentle green run just a couple of hundred yards up the slope from the Pontillas gondola station, we reflected on a ...

A photographer, an airline pilot, a ship’s captain and others reveal where you’ll find the most spectacular, intriguing and ...

As we ascended, a full panorama of the southern Alps emerged. Didier pointed out the landmark peaks that had come into view: to the west, Barre des Ecrins (4,102m) and La Meije (3,984m). “Italy ...