Events, experiences, thrills: the mountains that don’t close in autumn

Before the snow spreads its white veil over the landscape, your gaze is drawn to the slopes ablaze with autumn colours: the mountains glow with the vibrant gold of the larch trees and the vivid red of the mountain maples. Walking, breathing in the fresh air and venturing along little-travelled paths is the invitation coming from many Alpine resorts, which are increasingly extending their season – thanks, above all, to the initiatives of many hoteliers who tend not to close during the traditional autumn break, before the snow heralds the start of the winter season. Here are ten places to visit and immerse yourself in the atmosphere of autumn.