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155 results for The Alps

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High society

13 September 2018

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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Silicon Alps

26 November 2020

Switzerland had a reputation for dreaming up ingenious tech ideas but being terrible at exploiting them. Now a clever network is selling Swiss breakthroughs to investors.

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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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The Menu - Wine from the Italian Alps

20 November 2015

South Tyrol is one of the oldest wine growing regions in Europe. However, the boost in quality during the last decades has been tremendous. Hear from local wine makers how they see the future of their products - and what…

Radio

The Menu - Food from the Alps with Dominik Flammer

23 November 2012

We learn how to find a Chicago chef, speak to author Dominik Flammer about food from the Alps and get wine tips from South Tyrol.

Film

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…

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Caffeine high

25 April 2013

A revived firm in the Swiss Alps blends cutting-edge technology with hand-built ideals in pursuit of the perfect espresso.

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Cabin Fever

8 January 2010

Unlike the usual identikit winter lodge, this remastered getaway in the French Alps is inventive – but its unique sense of style doesn’t detract from its homely charm.

Film

Pro Montagna

16 February 2011

Monocle laces up its hiking boots to look at an innovative marketing initiative to promote farming and manufacturing in the Swiss Alps.

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Raising the baa

15 August 2009

Based in the Italian Alps, Valgrisa shows an alternative to mass-production by using locally sourced lambswool and centuries-old techniques.

Radio

The Late Edition, episode 214

23 August 2012

We analyse Saif al-Islam Gaddafi’s upcoming trial in Libya, ask whether Australia’s resources are sustainable, and take a yodelling tour of the Austrian Alps.

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Mountain props

17 February 2011

It might have only three turboprop aircraft, but airA!ps is a unique way to drop into South Tyrol, high up in the Italian Alps.

Film

Monocle Alpino 2013/2014

16 December 2013

For Monocle’s annual winter edition – Alpino – we travel from the Alps to the Catskills in search of Swiss mountain bunkers, slope-style fashion, how to stage a downhill ski race, and business ideas on the up, all in our…

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Ski to the sea

20 January 2011

Where can you enjoy such off-piste activities as deep-sea fishing and viewing the Northern Lights? The Lyngen Alps, home of Lyngen Lodge, provide a spectacular setting to a unique skiing experience.

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View from the top

5 November 2020

Events of the past year have posed many questions as to how we move forward as a society. At Monocle’s The Chiefs conference – held in the Swiss Alps with special partner UBS – entrepreneurs and creatives came together to…

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The Late Edition, episode 482

5 September 2013

ABC News's Jeffrey Kofman sets the day's news agenda, James Schneider outlines the challenges ahead for Mali's new president, author Jim Ring explains the appeal of the Alps for Nazi Germany and Adam LeBor gives us the…

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