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: 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 ...

Picturesque panoramic view of the snowy Alps mountains and meadows while hiking Tour du Mont Blanc. Popular hiking route. Alps, Chamonix-Mont-Blanc region, France, Europe.

Animal Fact. Journey Through Germany’s Wild Alps: A Fascinating Look at Mountain Animals. Posted: June 14, 2025 | Last updated: June 14, 2025. Venture into the wilds of Germany, where the ...