Surrounded by Alpine peaks and wild flowers, once abandoned farming huts have been converted into cool, ultramodern holiday cabins
Tag Archives: in the Alps
On the slide in Germany: sledging in the Bavarian Alps
Fancy swooping down snowy Alpine slopes, but not the hassle of ski school and pricey equipment? It’s easy: all you need is a simple sledge. Sarcastic teenage daughter optional
World’s longest pedestrian suspension bridge opens in the Swiss Alps
High and handsome amid beautiful Swiss scenery, the Charles Kuonen Suspension Bridge offers hikers a time-saving, jaw-dropping experience
10 of the best new summer activity holidays in the Alps
From ziplines in Switzerland to walking holidays in Italy and France, plus mountain bike breaks and an outdoor festival, the Alps are worth a ‘peak’ this summer
A concrete plan: Flaine ski resort gets a modernist makeover
A revamp of an iconic 60s hotel in the French Alps transforms a once maligned purpose-built ski resort into an industrial-chic budget skiing base
Your good health: an Alpine spa crawl
For the price of a night in the pub you can luxuriate in a top Alpine spa. Debbie Lawson tries out three in Switzerland and Italy
A family adventure in the Alps.
A multi-activity break in France’s Ecrins national park
Summer holidays in the Alps: eight great ideas
Winter ski holidays in the Alps can be extortionate but come summer prices tumble and there are bargains to be had on both activities and a huge choice of accommodation
Top 10 mountain bike rides in the Alps
With high-altitude blasts, epic rocky descents and hidden single tracks, mountain biking in the Alps is a fun and fast-paced assault on the senses. Here are 10 routes for your enjoyment.
