Alpine locations
Mittellegi hut , refuge at the foot of the Eiger
At the foot of a majestic ridge, a refuge has sprung up. A warm, peaceful place where mountaineers rush to reach their dream summit : the Eiger. The Mittellegi hut, or Mittellegihütte, has shone for over a century in the heart of the bernese alps. When the sun sets behind the ridge, the hut offers the ... Read more
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Apartment decoration, Chalet decoration
From the majesty of the peaks to the warmth of an interior - a practical guide to sublimating your space with alpine art
The Alps have fascinated people for centuries. They inspire artists, nourish the collective imagination, and perpetuate a sense of grandeur while providing a profound sense of calm. Bringing Alpine art into your home is an invitation to experience the quiet strength and spirit so characteristic of life at altitude. This guide offers concrete, practical solutions for creating a summits atmosphere in harmony with your living space, whether it's a traditional chalet or a contemporary apartment. 1 Understanding the essence of alpine art contemporary alpine art is characterized by its diversity and ability to ...
Mountain Portraits
Täschhorn Portrait of the King of the Mischabels massif
In the Mischabels massif, a king without a crown dazzles the Valais. The Täschhorn rises above the village of Täsch, yet remains in the shadow of its neighbor the Dom. An elusive colossus of rugged beauty, an inaccessible jewel in the Alpine sky. Today I present you with a portrait of the Täschhorn, like an ode to the high mountains. Portrait of Täschhorn: the birth of a king in the Mischabel massif From Saas-Fee, the mountain is a discreet, faithful companion to the Dom des Mischabel. But from Zermatt, the Täschhorn tells a very different story. The story of a king without finery or ...
Lifestyle
Complete guide to the 3 best summits for beginners Breithorn, Bishorn and Allalinhorn
Getting started in mountaineering is a fascinating adventure, but one that requires you to choose your first experiences wisely. Of the 82 4000 m summits in the Alps, three are particularly suitable for beginners: Breithorn (4164 m), Bishorn (4153 m) andAllalinhorn (4027 m). This guide gives you a detailed introduction to these summits , ideal for safely discovering the magic of the high mountains. 1. Breithorn (4164 m): The perfect gateway to altitude Location and history Situated between the Swiss canton of Valais and the Italian Aosta Valley, Breithorn is famous for its accessibility ...
Ascension Chronicles
Jungfrau Climbing the wild ridge of the Innera Rottalgrat
On the border between Valais and the BerneseOberland , I reach for the sky. The Jungfrau beckons. The emblematic mountain of the Grindelwald region, it watches over the Alps alongside the Mönch and the Eiger. It's mid-October and still summer. The fine weather doesn't seem to be giving way to snow this year. Carried along by the Soft winds of autumn, my fervor remains intact. Climbing new summits, surveying new ridges and becoming one with the peaks, that's what drives me and makes me happy. So, I meet up again with mountain guide Johann Filliez, with ...
Meetings at summit
Gilles Sierro the skier who dances with the slopes of the impossible
There are men who push the limits of what is possible. Climbers who endlessly explore the most vertical faces of the Alps. Gilles Sierro is one of them. Mountain guide, ski instructor and steep-slope virtuoso, this gliding enthusiast has made the Alps his high-altitude kingdom. Known in particular for his spectacular descents from the Dent Blanche, Gilles today opens the doors to his world, where rigor and freedom combine harmoniously. He reveals with sincerity what drives him, from his quest for serenity at altitude to the joy of passing on his passion. He ...
Mountain Portraits
Mont Blanc portrait of a sovereign at the summit the alps
High above Chamonix, Mont Blanc rises to an altitude of 4808m. The highest peak in the Alps, it is also the highest summit in Western Europe. Defying the laws of nature, it defies man's attempt to conquer it. Like a diamond in the rough, it fascinates explorers, dazzles mountaineers and inspires the world. But do we really know what its history is? Here's my portrait of Mont Blanc at the summit the Alps. Portrait of Mont Blanc: the birth of a legendary summit in the Alps At a time when tectonic plates are colliding, when seas are ...
