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Summer heights

10 May 2018

The Alps aren’t just for winter treats – they have the summer months covered too. Join us for a trek from base-camp canapés to peak rösti. And leave some space for the strüdel in your knapsack.

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Cold comforts: Alpine holiday

15 November 2018

All the kit you need (plus a few luxuries) for an Alpine adventure, whether you’re spending it on the slopes or beside the fire.

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South Tyrol

18 June 2014

From award-winning vineyards to the finest hotels, restaurants and mountain retreats, we've surveyed the best this alpine Italian province has to offer.

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Woman of fire

20 January 2015

The desire to be the best and enjoy people’s cheers set Tina Maze on the slopes to become a world-champion skier and Slovenia’s top athlete. She tells Monocle about her long journey to the top.

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Tracht & Country

5 May 2016

The national dress of the alpine region is experiencing a renaissance. Monocle Films dons its lederhosen and heads to the Tracht & Country fair.

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When snow falls, the globally mobile head to the mountains – preferably by plane – but not every pilot has the stomach for the most-demanding runways in Europe. We hop to the Alps’ top ski locations to meet the airline and…

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Konfekt Korner - Ski style, Alpine architecture and snowy mornings

30 December 2021

This month’s episode of ‘Konfekt Korner’ is a celebration of the mountains. We learn about the modernist alpine architecture of Charlotte Perriand; meet Sophie Lacoste of French skiwear brand Fusalp; head to the town of…

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Fresh start

17 November 2007

Austria is reinvigorating its brand and stealing some of Switzerland’s reputation for being the home of Alpine modernity and great healthcare. Nowhere epitomises the trend more than the Lanserhof.

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Shorts story: Tracht & Country fair

19 April 2016

Fashion meets folk as new designers cut out the kitsch in traditional alpine clothing.

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Monocle 24 in St Moritz

3 January 2013

Broadcasting from the mountains was the mission of Monocle 24 this holiday season. Hosted by editor in chief Tyler Brûlé and a team of editors from London, two live shows per day were broadcast from the terrace of the…

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Alpino 2014

18 December 2014

With winter in full flow, Monocle's Alpino edition braves the cold to bring you an in-depth report on Nato's cold-weather combat team, the world's best ski-lodges and what to do in the event of an avalanche, plus a whole…

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High times

17 January 2008

With the ski season in full flight you’ll have had enough time to detect the chinks in your alpine armour. This month we offer some suggestions on how to beat the freeze and warm up your winter wardrobe in the process.

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Get some fresh air

17 February 2014

South Tyrol, the mountainous northern border region of Italy that meets Austria and Switzerland, requires its own air service that reflects the area’s remote beauty, high quality of life and fine traditions. Here’s our…

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Observation

19 June 2014

Editor in chief Tyler Brûlé isn’t adverse to a spot of goat herding if he has a chilled glass of Forst beer to hand – and is delighted to introduce you to our South Tyrol-themed issue.

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Good wood

16 February 2012

Since 1880 Horgenglarus has made furniture using time-honoured techniques. That’s why its classic, sturdy chairs are still in high demand in the Alpine nation, used by both parliament and the general public, and have become…

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Monocle Alpino 2012/2013

17 December 2012

The 2012/2013 issue of Monocle Alpino is frosty on the outside, warm within. This year we have waxed our wood, strapped on our skis and gone editorially off-piste in all the right places. On sale from 20 December at good…