The Alps are a prime vacation spot over France’s Easter long weekend. The local France-Bleu radio station put the size of the avalanche at 3,280 feet long and 328 feet wide.

PARIS — French rescue services have found a fifth body following an avalanche southwest of Mont Blanc in the French Alps, local authorities said on Monday. The avalanche occurred in the middle ...

PARIS - French rescue services have found a sixth body following an avalanche southwest of Mont Blanc in the French Alps and have now called off their search, local authorities ...

Biking in the French Alps: explore Chamonix Mont Blanc on two wheels With the Tour de France annually showcasing spectacular Alpine scenery, a growing number of bikers are making for the mountains.

An avalanche in the French Alps killed at least four hikers and injured others Sunday, France’s interior minister confirmed. The horror unfolded at the Armancette glacier near Mont Blanc in the ...

The Alps are the largest mountain chain in Europe – and one of the longest and highest mountain ranges in the world. Their majesty stretches for more than 700 miles across eight countries, with ...

At least four people were killed by an avalanche in the French Alps on Sunday, April 9, France officials said. The avalanche happened “in the middle of the day” at the Armancette Glacier, near ...

VAL D’ISERE, France — Snow and rain overnight in the French Alps forced the cancellation of a World Cup slalom Sunday in yet another loss to the men’s season. The tally is now six races ...

French rescue services have found a sixth body following an avalanche southwest of Mont Blanc in the French Alps and have now called off their search, local authorities said on Monday.