A practical guide to exploring the Alps' classic highlights. These mountains have long been winter favourites, and they’re now becoming increasingly popular in the summer, too.

The Alps are Europe’s biggest mountain range and lie right at the heart of the continent. They stretch across eight countries: France, Switzerland, Italy, Monaco, Liechtenstein, Austria, Germany ...

The Alps: High Mountains in Motion, by Andreas Fischer (teNeues Verlag, £29.95) The Alps are a place of high drama — extreme weather, shifting seasons, the freeze and melt of ice, avalanches ...

While the Alps are probably the most famous mountain range on the continent, Europe can claim dozens more across countries like Scotland, Germany, Italy, and Norway.

Discover the best of the French outdoors! Our guide explores stunning waterfalls, iconic hikes like Tour du Mont Blanc & GR20, the Calanques, and national parks.