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Two of the eight tallest peaks in the Dolomites are part of the Pale di San Martino, the largest mountain group in the range. The Vezzana and Cimon della Pala peaks are neighbours, though the latter t

I’ve been thinking about this climb for months. If I can just get up it, I’ll feel I’ve broken the back of this brutal bike leg. But talking of broken backs, mine is straining. Like fudge doughnuts, s

It’s a dog’s life. Staying in Val Cenis, the day started cold, but with the astonishing clarity of sunshine and light you only find in the mountains in winter. Kitted out in my warmest gear, I took th

This mission was so secret that few published records exist. Now, best-selling author Damien Lewis has unearthed the full incredible story from long-hidden files, family archives and untold personal accounts

Decades after growing apart, Simon Fellows and his brothers reunite to breathe new life into old bonds on a 1,000-mile ride across France

This city in southeastern France is known for its ancient history and legendary culinary scene — but it’s also worth visiting for its forward-looking green initiatives and young chefs who aren’t afraid to experiment