One of the longest and most breathtaking hikes spans eight European countries. Whether on a multi-day trek or a series of day hikes, there is so much to see.

The Alps are Europe’s biggest mountain range and lie right at the heart of the continent. They stretch across eight countries: France, Switzerland, Italy, Monaco, Liechtenstein, Austria, Germany ...

The study, published yesterday in Science, used satellite data to map out snow and vegetation cover across the iconic mountain range, which stretches from eastern France all the way into Austria.

Europe travel guru Rick Steves writes about Mont Blanc and Chamonix in Switzerland and Aosta, Italy.

While the Alps are probably the most famous mountain range on the continent, Europe can claim dozens more across countries like Scotland, Germany, Italy, and Norway.

Whether you’re a hard-core speed demon in search of a new skiing rush, a ski bunny seeking tame slopes but wild nights, or simply an aficionado looking for an affordable place to take the family ...

The weight of the entire mountain range didn't therefore change much. The researchers calculated that the 4 trillion tons lost to the Alps can account only for 10% of the observed modern uplift.