For a different side of a classic, the Alps have no shortage of lesser-known walking trails and alternative hiking experiences, leading to towering peaks and gentle meadows. Along the way, pick up new skills, meet welcoming locals and form friendships to last a lifetime.
This is the story of a quarrel between two mayors: one who prides himself on defending the mythical Mont Blanc against the alleged capitalist appetites of the other. But the highly publicized debate conceals another reality: in the valley, the fight against the risk of over-tourism has already begun.
In France, a criminal investigation launched in connection with the off-piste avalanche deaths of a British woman and her son, which were allegedly instigated by fellow skiers.
In France, a criminal investigation launched in connection with the off-piste avalanche deaths of a British woman and her son, which were allegedly instigated by fellow skiers.
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