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Hiking in the French Alps

Find refuge in a mountain hut during fall hiking season in the French Alps

By Julia Clarke published

We head to France’s highest natural reserve to discover the joys of Alpine hut hiking

Hiking
Merrell Agility Peak 5

I went trail running in the Alps to test how tough Merrell’s newest shoes really are

By Julia Clarke published

When a trail running shoe company says their shoes are Chamonix-worthy, you need to find out for yourself

Trail running
Trail runner bounds along mountain meadow in the morning

Your complete guide to trail running in the Alps

By Julia Clarke published

Trail running in the Alps is a magical experience, but it requires some special preparation

Trail running
inside an Italian hiking boot factory: Aku boots

Inside an Italian hiking boot factory: we explore Aku’s impressive HQ

By Alex Foxfield published

We take a tour of premium trekking and mountaineering footwear brand Aku’s Montebelluna factory on the edge of the Italian Dolomites

Hiking
Greitspitze, in the Austrian Alps

Hiker dies after falling 200 feet taking photo on mountain summit

By Cat Ellis published

The 77-year-old was taking a picture of his friend when he stepped back and lost his balance

Hiking
A woman climber watching Matterhorn at sunset

Mountaineering vs hiking: is there a difference?

By Julia Clarke last updated

We compare mountaineering vs hiking to explain how they differ, where they overlap and which method of ascending mountains is right for you

Hiking