Alpine locations
Switzerland's 3 highest hikes
In the heart of the Valais, three giants offer their summit to hiking enthusiasts: the Gross Barrhorn (3,626 m), the Üssers Barrhorn (3,610 m) and the Inners Barrhorn (3,583 m). You don't need crampons to tread these heights. Each summit reveals a breathtaking panorama of the surrounding colossi - the Weisshorn, the ... Read more
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History of the Alps
Cabane du Mont Fort One-hundred-year-old Valais refuge
The Mont Fort hut celebrates its centenary in 2025. An emblematic Valais refuge, it is one of the most famous cabins of the Swiss Alpine Club. Perched at an altitude of 2457 m on the Alpe de La Chaux, it offers guests breathtaking panoramic views. From Mont Blanc to the Grand Combin, the Alps unfold all their majesty around it. In the midst of the festivities celebrating its birth, I present the history of the Mont Fort hut, the pride of Verbier and the Val de Bagnes. Cabane du Mont Fort: the birth of a refuge in the heart of the Valais The idea of a ...
History of the Alps
The Great St Bernard Pass History of a sacred route
The highest point on the famous Via Francigena pilgrimage route, the Great St. Bernard Pass has been welcoming travellers for over a thousand years. On the border between Switzerland and Italy, it links the Entremont valley to the Aosta Valley at an altitude of 2,469m. But more than just a passageway, it's a sacred path dedicated to the beauties of the world and to meditation. For it is home to the Hospice du Grand-Saint-Bernard. A place of prayer at summit the Valais Alps. An inescapable stopover on the path taken by the faithful across Europe. I'd like to share its glorious history with you today. The Via Francigena pilgrimage: a sacred route to ...
Apartment decoration, Chalet decoration
Chalet decoration in Verbier 5 must-have trends
erbier, the pearl of the Swiss Alps, is famous for its luxurious chalets and refined atmosphere. Here, interior design becomes a subtle art, harmoniously combining mountain heritage and contemporary elegance. Discover five must-have trends to transform your Verbier chalet into an exceptional space. Trend #1: Scandinavian elegance, or the art of warm minimalism Scandinavian style seduces with its elegant simplicity and naturally warm atmosphere. In Verbier, it finds an ideal setting for expressing all its softness. Choose natural materials such as Light wood, thick wool and felt. Choose neutral tones, such as ...
Meetings at summit
Kenton Cool Everest as a sharing ground
There are men who continue to leave their mark on the history of Himalayan climbing. British climber Kenton Cool is one of them. With 19 successful ascents of Everest to his credit - a record for non-Nepalese - this mountain guide has made the roof of the world his familiar terrain. Yet behind this impressive figure lies a man of profound values, for whom each ascent to the summit represents the joy of seeing his clients' faces glow with emotion. In this conversation, Kenton Cool reveals his philosophy of the mountain, his relationship with risk that has ...
Alpine exhibitions
Photographic exhibitions in the Alps Winter retrospective 2024-2025
During the winter of 2024-2025, four exceptional locations hosted my work. Four settings, four atmospheres, but only one muse who inspires and guides me: the high mountains. These photographic exhibitions in the Alps have given me the chance to meet you. You, art lovers or curious passers-by, lovers of nature and high summits, world adventurers or figureheads. Here's a retrospective of some of the highlights. Photographic exhibition at the Club Alpin de Champex-Lac In the refined ambience of the Hôtel Spa du Club alpin de Champex-Lac, you had a rendezvous this winter with ...
Lifestyle
Hotel Glacier in Grindelwald when history embraces Alpine elegance
In Grindelwald, at the foot of legendary summits , stands a hotel that has elegantly stood the test of time: the Hôtel Glacier. Born in the shadow of the glacier from which it takes its name, this mythical place has welcomed explorers, elegant travelers of the Belle Époque and lovers of the Alps. Today, after a bold rebirth, it combines memory and modernity, offering visitors a unique experience where every detail tells a story. The origins of a mythical place At the end of a street with an evocative name, the Endweg, literally "the street at the end", stands a place steeped in history and emotion: the Hôtel ...
