The Alps Explorer
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The Alps Explorer
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Daily facts, stories, and visuals about Europe's iconic mountain range. Explore nature, history, and culture with us! 🏔️

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Trivia Wednesday - The Alpine cheese tradition, a centuries-old practice rooted in the European Alps, involves crafting rich, flavorful cheeses using time-honored techniques.

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January 22, 2025 at 7:13 AM
Majestic Thursday - The Aiguille du Midi: Gateway to high Alpine adventures, offering stunning views, thrilling climbs, and access to the Mont Blanc massif.

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en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aiguill...
January 2, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Summit Monday - Dufourspitze: Switzerland's tallest peak, towering majestically in the Monte Rosa massif.

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en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dufours...
December 30, 2024 at 4:32 PM
Scenic Wednesday - A picturesque view from an arched terrace overlooking Lake Como, framed by elegant stone columns, cypress trees, and a sunlit turquoise sky.

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December 26, 2024 at 1:29 AM
Feature Friday - Zermatt: A car-free Alpine village, known for its breathtaking views of the Matterhorn and endless outdoor adventures.

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en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zermatt
December 20, 2024 at 3:23 PM
Scenic Monday - A stunning sunset over the Dolomites.

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December 3, 2024 at 4:02 AM
Feature Saturday - Chamonix: The birthplace of modern mountaineering. It roots back to 1760, when Swiss naturalist Horace Benedict de Saussure arrived in the Chamonix Valley and couldn't believe the beauty and magnitude of Mont Blanc rising above him.

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November 30, 2024 at 4:51 PM
November 29, 2024 at 12:27 AM
Trivia Wednesday - The Alps influence the climate of Europe, acting as a weather barrier. Foehn winds sweep over mountains, bringing warm, dry downdrafts to leeward slopes, often reaching gale force.

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November 27, 2024 at 6:47 PM
November 26, 2024 at 1:31 PM
Scenic Saturday - Panoramic views of Lake Geneva with the Alps.

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November 24, 2024 at 2:15 AM
Feature Thursday - Innsbruck: The Heart of the Tyrolean Alps, renowned for its stunning alpine scenery, seamlessly blends history with modern charm. From the Golden Roof to ski resorts & cultural festivals.
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November 21, 2024 at 6:18 PM
Did you know? The Alps began forming around 65 million years ago when the African and Eurasian tectonic plates collided.

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November 19, 2024 at 2:14 AM