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). The ski resort town of Courmayeur ...

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 ...

Although hiking is typically done in the warmth of the summer sun, some areas around the Swiss Alps also have wintertime ...

Explore Switzerland’s Zermatt, as well as Chamonix in France, for thrills on the slopes and mind-blowing scenery.

One of my favorite areas, and perhaps the most famous ski destination in the Alps, is Switzerland’s Zermatt. This storybook, car-free village is nestled in a small valley at the base of the ...