A British hiker has been missing in the Italian Alps after texting a friend that he was lost. Matthew Hall, 33, of Hull, disappeared while hiking near Chiavenna, Lombardy, last week, according to The ...

On average, three hikers have died every day throughout the summer in Italy’s high peaks. Experts explain why. Italy’s picturesque mountains have experienced an upturn in tourism this year, and with ...

A woman hiking along the Italian Alps with her husband stumbled across the discovery of a lifetime when she found a set of 280 million-year-old footprints, the first trace of an ancient prehistoric ...

The Swiss get all the credit for the Alps, which is a shame, because the Italian Alps are ridiculously pretty. They’re particularly spectacular in the Dolomites, a range of 18 peaks in the northeast ...

Ah, the Italian Alps — a paradise that's fodder for travel brochures and Instagram feeds the world over. This is where the milky alpine lake of Sorapis hides below the jagged peaks, where the ...

Tragedy struck the Italian Alps as avalanches swept through popular hiking trails, killing five hikers. Rescue teams are on the ground searching for others who may be trapped under snow. Authorities ...

Italy is one of Europe's main mountain vacation destinations. From the snow-capped peaks of the Valle d'Aosta to the breathtaking meadows and valleys of the Dolomites, Italy is a paradise for hikers, ...

Looking to escape? Here’s a recent trip local readers took to the French, Swiss and Italian Alps. Check it out, then find more reader travel inspiration at www ...

While the Swiss Alps have earned their reputation for high costs, these four regions offer the same mountain views, walkable villages, and quality healthcare at half the cost of U.S. mountain towns.