mountains

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The new consecrations are set to take place near the society's seminary in Econe, a village in the Rhone valley in Alpine southwest Switzerland, at the foot of the mountains.

From Barron's • Jul. 1, 2026

Home to just over 10,000 people, it has few urban areas and is largely an island of dramatic mountains, rugged coastlines, and crofts.

From BBC • Jun. 28, 2026

Little relief is expected in much of Europe over the weekend, and a glacier research team in Switzerland has warned that the heatwave is being felt in the mountains too.

From BBC • Jun. 26, 2026

“Very strong” shaking may have been felt in the remote mountains east of Willits and north of Redwood Valley.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 24, 2026

They covered entire mountains, obscuring the small houses at the very top.

From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova