Snowy slopes are just a part of the appeal of this Swiss destination, which features cozy chalets and sweet horse-drawn ...

Punta Pioda doesn't have the same notoriety as the north faces of the Eiger, the Matterhorn, or the Grandes Jorasses. But ...

Swiss Mountaineer Dani Arnold breaks the record for the quickest ascent of the north face of the Matterhorn mountain in the Alps. The 1,100 meter-high climb usually takes mountain climbers between ...

The Meet the Sheep app was launched in 2022 and, in the first year during the peak month of August, 3000 people logged on; in ...

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 Matterhorn ...

Barmasse started with a project, an idea which began on his backyard mountain, the Matterhorn. And which will continue via new routes up Mont Blanc and Monte Rosa. Three great mountains, three symbols ...

Rising costs have made skiing increasingly inaccessible, transforming what was once a common pastime into an activity perceived as elitist. Quin points out that skiing was most affordable during the ...

The Matterhorn is surely the world’s most iconic peak. Its commanding, isolated position at the head of the valley is unique in the Alps and its claim to being one of the world’s most beautiful ...

Perhaps the most beloved activity is the Peak Walk by Tissot. This suspension bridge connects two mountain peaks and it's the only one of its kind in the world. It's also not for the faint of heart: ...

the highest hotel in the Swiss Alps at 3,100 metres above sea level. Alternatively, get to know the Matterhorn even better at “ZOOOM the Matterhorn”. This experiential exhibition at Gornergrat ...

Higher up are massive glaciers and a circle of 13,000-foot peaks, more than anywhere else in the Alps. The highest point you can reach by cable car is the Klein Matterhorn (“little” Matterhorn ...