Mont Blanc – the highest mountain of European Union

January 31, 2011 by europeexplored No Comments

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

Cortina d’Ampezzo – paradise for sport lovers in Italy

August 17, 2010 by europeexplored No Comments

Cortina d’Ampezzo – paradise for sport lovers in Italy Updated: December 28, 2020 | By Claire | More In the Southern Alps, located in the northern part of Italy is where you will find the town of Cortina d’Ampezzo. The town is a well-known skiing spot which has many fine accommodations, restaurants and shops throughout […]

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Categories: Italy, Wellness, Relax & Sports