Here’s a north-to-south rundown of the map of California and the world regions they supposedly resemble. • State of Nevada — Sudan Desert • North of Lake Tahoe — Siberia and the French Alps ...

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 ...

The capital of Haute-Savoie is a gastronomic haven filled with starred chefs, standout cheese, and regional wine worth the ...

When you think of the Swiss Alps, you likely think of snow – and no wonder. It’s a snow sports hub, the birthplace of apres-ski, and an awe-inspiring landscape for a winter escape.

A French skier’s terrifying fall in the Alps was captured by his GoPro and has gone viral.. Although he is an experienced skier, Les Powtos stumbled upon a deceptive circle of snow, which caved ...

On a different day, in the town of Nendaz in the French-speaking region of the Swiss Alps, I paid 15 Swiss Francs (about $17) to ride a gondola up the mountain. Related stories ...

At least six people were killed in an avalanche in the French Alps on Sunday. Eight others, understood to be hikers, escaped unhurt, while one person suffered injuries. Rescue crews began scouring ...

In the French Alps, ... Like Switzerland, France reduces capital-gains taxes the longer you own a property, and erases them altogether after 22 years of ownership. Newsletter Sign-up.

High up in the Swiss Alps, a hundred alphorn players assembled on a windswept pasture Sunday to make the mountains ring in gentle harmonies at the 22nd International Alphorn Festival.

Nearly 100 people are caught in avalanches in France every year and an average of 30 are killed. In April 2023, six skiers, including two guides, died in an avalanche on the Armancette glacier ...

Alps 2030: Venue map delay, decisions pending. By Gustavo Muñana; ... February 2025: New French Alps leader "facing bumps" February 2025: A mountain-high challenge for French Alps, Grospiron; ...

Ski in the Swiss Alps is ranked #1 out of 16 things to do in Swiss Alps. ... Anticipate a good mixture of Swiss, French, ... Map. Previous: Things to do. Next: ...