Even in a hyper-popular area like the Alps near Chamonix, new, difficult routes are possible, as Leo Billon and Amaury ...

On January 29, a routine ski run turned into a desperate fight for survival for a German skier. A video showing him being ...

Mont Blanc, whose name translates to "White Mountain," straddles the French-Italian border and is renowned for its breathtaking beauty, challenging climbs, and significant role in the history of ...

From rescuing errant skiers to monitoring avalanches, the unsung heroes of the mountains put one writer through his paces ...

Partway through her June ascent of Mont Blanc, Anna DeMonte slipped ... Before long, DeMonte had developed into a full-blown mountain athlete capable of tackling objectives that blend skiing and ...

A mother and daughter from Hull are planning to jump off a mountain to raise money for a charity that has helped their family ...

Plan for a few days on the road, either setting out on your own using a rented bike or joining a tour group. The best ...

Anne Duncan, 59, who lives in Sutton, east Hull, and her 28-year-old daughter, Sophie Ombler, will take on the daunting ...

Five skiers were killed in two separate avalanches in the French Alps on Wednesday, local officials have confirmed. One ...

Italian extreme skier Davide Capozzi talks about this sport, with particular reference to the Mont Blanc mountain range, from the classic descents to those who have left their mark in the white gold.

Get the inside knowledge: Chamonix-based Mountain Guides Will Sim and Stuart MacDonald offer the wealth of their experience for those thinking of ticking the highest point in Western Europe. The huge ...

Saint-Gervais, surrounded by Mont Blanc among other towering peaks, is also a top French Alps destination in its own right, with bountiful eateries and plenty of mountain air to inhale.