January 31, 2011
by europeexplored
Mont Blanc (Monte Bianco in Italian) is the highest mountain in the Alps, the highest in Western Europe, and the highest in the European Union at 4,805.59 metres — a colossal dome of snow and ice straddling the border between France and Italy that has been the holy grail of mountaineering since its first ascent […]
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Categories: France, Nature
November 10, 2010
by europeexplored
Best European skiing destinations Updated: January 4, 2020 | By Claire | 2 Replies More Have you already started to choose some good skiing destination for this winter? We had. Here are some of the possibilities that we suppose to be the best skiing destinations in Europe. France – Offers the best value for money […]
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Categories: Austria, France, Italy, Wellness, Relax & Sports
September 17, 2010
by europeexplored
Krkonoše National Park (Karkonosze in Polish) is the oldest national park in the Czech Republic and one of Central Europe’s most beloved mountain destinations — a dramatic granite and schist range on the Czech-Polish border whose highest peak, Sněžka (1,603m), crowns a landscape of glacial cirques, alpine meadows, and the unique subarctic tundra ecosystem that […]
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Categories: Czech Republic, Nature
June 25, 2010
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Serra da Estrela – the higest mountains in Portugal with a ski resort Updated: May 28, 2020 | By Claire | More When it comes to visiting Portugal, there are many interesting destinations within the country to visit. If you are looking to get away from the hustle and bustle of the overcrowded cities and […]
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Categories: Nature, Portugal