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UNCOVERED: Alpine loc - The Untold Story

Swiss entrepreneur is drilling the Alps to make 20 mega-bunkers for the super-rich, here's why

Swiss entrepreneur Thomas Gasser is constructing twenty underground mega bunkers deep within Alpine rocks. These secure vaults will safeguard the valuable assets of the world's wealthiest individuals. Each bunker offers a ninety-nine-year lease, with prices beginning at one million Swiss francs. The complex, located near Lungern, is scheduled to open…

The Times of India

Not just Nepal: How climate change puts European Alps under threat of glacial retreat and rock fall

Alpine glaciers are shrinking rapidly, driven by escalating temperatures. The thawing of permafrost is leading to unstable cliffs, resulting in increased rockfalls. This year, the Mont Blanc massif has witnessed more frequent rock collapses. Regions previously blanketed in snow are now experiencing rainfall, which disrupts the stability of the terrain.…

The Times of India

Slovenia: The ideal European destination for active holidays

Alpine lakes, emerald rivers, mountains, waterfalls, forests and an extraordinary underground world make Slovenia one of Europe's top active tourism destinations.

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Switzerland is putting sheep’s wool on a melting glacier to fight climate change — here’s why scientists think it could work as results start coming in

Swiss researchers are testing sheep's wool to protect shrinking Alpine glaciers. This natural fiber offers an eco-friendly alternative to synthetic glacier coverings. Initial results show wool provides comparable protection to plastic-based materials. The initiative also utilizes a local resource that often goes unused. This experiment highlights innovative climate adaptation strategies…

The Economic Times

Porsche Teases New 911 GT3 That America Won’t Get

Limited to four European countries with just 100 planned, the Porsche 911 GT3 Bergsport sharpens the 4.0-liter GT3 formula for high Alpine passes.

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Think Scandinavia is best for an active coolcation? The Alps are giving it a run for its money

Scandinavia may be an obvious choice for a cooler summer holiday, but a new ranking has found the Alps are just as tempting for travellers looking to hike, cycle and escape the heat. France’s Mont Blanc region takes the top spot, while Alpine destinations claim four places in the top…

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Call to ban marmot hunting in France as campaigners say they are ‘killed for fun’

Protests and petitions planned amid growing concerns over impact of climate crisis on numbers of Alpine rodent

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Anne Hathaway’s Ojai Chalet Serves as a Playbook to Alpine Warmth, Heritage Brass, and Fireside Bathroom Luxury

The actress's home proves that true luxury lies in raw wood, honest materials, and lighting designed for lingering

Homes & Gardens

Emmy Rossum Calls Out Toxic Relationship Behaviour Like 'Ghosting' and 'Alpine Divorce': 'I Hate Euphemisms'

Emmy Rossum criticises the use of euphemisms in relationships, arguing they can minimise serious emotional experiences. She advocates for direct language to better address and understand relationship issues.

International Business Times UK

Gstaad vs St. Moritz: Skiing, scenery and aprés-ski – which Swiss resort town should you visit?

Whether you’re serious about skiing or care more about après-ski, here’s what you need to know before choosing an Alpine stay in St. Moritz or Gstaad.

Euronews

Two Belgian climbers vanished in the Alps in 1992; melting ice has finally revealed their remains 34 years later

Two Belgian mountaineers who disappeared in the Swiss Alps in 1992 have finally been identified after their remains emerged from a retreating glacier 34 years later. The men, who were 39 and 41 when they vanished, had set out in the Weissmies region but never reached their planned destination. Despite…

The Times of India

Swiss village lives in the shadow of an unstable mountain

Kandersteg, a picturesque Swiss Alpine village, sits beneath the unstable Spitze Stei rock formation, which could trigger a major landslide if it collapses. Scientists say rising temperatures are melting glaciers and thawing mountain permafrost, making slopes increasingly unstable across the Alps.

Euronews

In 218 BCE, Hannibal crossed the Alps with 37 war elephants, 7,000 horses and 40,000 men. 2,244 years later, models show the elephants may have lost just 4% of their fat reserves on the most efficient route

Researchers used modern models to estimate Hannibal's arduous Alpine crossing. The Col de la Traversette appears as the most energy-efficient route examined. Soldiers may have lost nineteen percent of their body fat reserves. Elephants, however, likely lost only about four percent of their fat.

The Economic Times

Fears of chaos on L'Alpe d'Huez as crowds pack Alpine climb for Tour de France showdown

Fan favourite Baptiste Veistroffer expecting "something crazy" on his debut ride up L'Alpe d'Huez

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Things to do across France: A journey through the Country's Many Faces

France has a way of feeling like several countries stitched into one. Drive a few hours in any direction and the landscape, the food, even the rhythm of daily life shifts noticeably. Lavender fields give way to Alpine peaks, medieval villages give way to glass-and-steel cities, and the accents change…

The Times of India

5,000 solar panels on an Alpine peak are producing three times more electricity thanks to snow reflection and colder temperatures

Perched high in the Glarus Alps, some 2,500 metres above sea level, a massive wall of solar panels is setting a standard for renewable energy. This is “AlpinSolar,” a pioneering project that has seen nearly 5,000 solar panels bolted directly onto the wall of the Muttsee dam, the highest altitude…

The Times of India

Switzerland built giant tunnels under the Alps to reduce truck traffic, but the project is now helping protect the country's mountains from climate threats

Switzerland moved freight from roads to underground rail for environmental protection. This policy began after voters approved the Alpine Initiative in 1994. Massive tunnels now allow trains to bypass fragile mountain passes efficiently. Roughly three-quarters of Alpine freight now travels by rail. This infrastructure shift reduces pollution and noise for…

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Snow loss in the Italian Alps could shrink the stoat’s habitat by 36%, and scientists say its main prey may shift uphill at a different rate

Reduced snow cover may shrink stoat habitats by thirty-six percent by century's end. Warming temperatures also impact the stoat's white winter camouflage, making it vulnerable. Changes in snow vole distribution will further disrupt alpine ecosystems and predator-prey dynamics. Mountain wildlife faces significant risks as species adapt to rising temperatures. This…

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Katherine Heigl’s Utah Mountain Estate Is a Study in Refined Rustic Elegance inside a Secluded 24-Acre Alpine Sanctuary

Complete with a private spa wing and a 200-year-old listening shack, the $10.6M retreat is a study in elevated ranch living

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Switzerland converted military tunnels in the Alps into gold vaults during World War II, hiding its reserves beneath solid rock as Europe descended into war

Switzerland moved its gold reserves into Alpine vaults before World War II. A military ammunition depot became a secure underground treasury for national assets. This decentralization expanded storage capacity and reduced urban risks during the war. The Alps became an integral part of Switzerland's financial infrastructure and defense. New research…

The Times of India

Three Italian Alpine villages inside a national park are offering free housing and co-working spaces to attract new residents and reverse decades of population decline

Three Italian Alpine villages are offering a residency program to attract new inhabitants. This project invites professionals and students to experience mountain life for several weeks. Participants receive free accommodation and access to a coworking space during their stay. The initiative aims to encourage individuals to consider permanent relocation to…

Euronews

Transhumance tradition returns to French Alps

Sheep and goats are guided into Alpine pastures at Le Collet d’Allevard as France’s traditional transhumance festival returns in the Belledonne massif.

The Conversation

Can we keep Australia’s endangered alpine ash on the map? New modelling shows where to focus our efforts

An alpine ash forest is a sight to behold.

Euronews

European ‘playcations’: Alpine ski resorts where you can also play golf

Pack away your skis and dust off your clubs at these stunning golf destinations in the Swiss and Austrian Alps.

International Business Times UK

What Are 'Alpine Divorces'? Women Are Allegedly Being Abandoned By Partners During Hikes — Some With Deadly Consequences

The 'alpine divorce' trend sees women allegedly abandoned by partners during hikes, with some cases reportedly ending in death.

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