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Tour de France 'comes home' as 2025 route unveiled

The 2025 Tour de France will be raced exclusively in France for the first time since the 2020 Covid edition with the 21 stages including two time-trials, a blockbuster final week in the Alps and a return to the Champs-Elysees finale.

Radio France Internationale · Oct 29, 2024

Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift 2026 route: Swiss start, Mont Ventoux ascent, and Nice finish

Race to take place from 1-9 August, with first three days in Switzerland

Cycling Weekly · Oct 29, 2024

No snow? No problem: Alternative winter holidays in the Alps

With ski resorts closing due to climate change and uncertain snow cover, Eloise Barker says you shouldn’t abandon the slopes – but instead adapt to them

The Independent UK · Oct 28, 2024

We took these "tough but comfortable" Black Diamond trekking poles to the Alps and loved them – now they're $60 off

These versatile and fully adjustable trekking poles add comfort and stability to your hikes

Advnture · Sep 24, 2024

I wore the Columbia Konos for a 3-day hiking trip in the Swiss Alps — and it changed my mind on mid-cut hiking boots

Columbia's Konos TRS OutDry Mid Shoe may look more casual than your average hiking boot but once on foot, they will squash any doubts.

Tom’s Guide · Sep 22, 2024

Go north: seven reasons to consider Norway and Sweden for your next ski holiday

With long and reliable snow seasons, loads of space, stunning scenery and plenty of family-friendly activities, Norway and Sweden are seriously underrated ski destinations – but here are seven reasons to put them top of the list for your next snow holiday

The Guardian - UK · Sep 16, 2024

Time travel in the Italian Alps: a glam stay in a 70s design hotel

On the shores of Lake Caldaro in South Tirol, the striking Seehotel Ambach has barely changed since 1973 – and is all the better for it

The Guardian - UK · Sep 10, 2024

'Sensational discovery' of 2,000-year-old Roman military camp found hidden in the Swiss Alps

Researchers used lasers to find the Roman military camp, which was "strategically" located overlooking a battleground.

LiveScience · Sep 6, 2024

Amateur runner stuns ultramarathon world after winning famous 106-mile Alps race

The amateur runner beat the professionals to win the race on his first attempt

The Independent UK · Sep 3, 2024

All change in the Alps: As one tunnel closes, another opens

Exclusive: Motorists face diversions of 100 miles, while trans-Alpine rail travellers can cross Switzerland in barely two hours

The Independent UK · Sep 2, 2024