Mountain Portraits
Le Grand Combin Portrait of a giant of the Valais Alps
An ice fortress dominating the Haute Route from Chamonix-Zermatt, Grand Combin brandishes its imposing peaks with supreme élan, the better to proclaim to the world the fleeting beauty of its eternal snows. Portrait of a mountain that nurtures us: Grand Combin, the giant of the Valais Alps. Le Grand Combin : An ice giant in the Swiss Valais On the edge of ... Read more
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Mountain Portraits
The Dent Blanche Imperial Crown Jewel of Zinal
The Dent Blanche stands majestically in the heart of the Valais Alps. The landmark of Évolène, it dominates the Val d'Hérens from an altitude of 4,357 metres. A rock pyramid rising out of a sea of ice, it is an indomitable, sumptuous sight. In his short story L'Auberge, published in 1886, Guy de Maupassant called it the "monstrous coquette". It's indisputable that the mountain, elegant and gigantic, impresses us as much as it bewitches us. But what are the secrets of this giant of gneiss? Portrait of an exceptional summit , the Dent Blanche, jewel of the Imperial Crown of Zinal. La Dent Blanche | ...
Mountain Portraits
TheObergabelhorn Imperial Crown Diamond of Zinal
A mountain joining the immensity of the heavens,Obergabelhorn rises to an altitude of over 4000 metres in the Valais Alps. In the heart of a remote wilderness, this gigantic fork proclaims its grandeur to the blazing rhythm of the Zinal ridges. But beyond its presence and verticality, do we really know it? Portrait of a summit legend, theObergabelhorn, imperial crown diamond from Zinal. Portrait ofObergabelhorn | Diamond in the rough at summit from the Imperial Crown of Zinal Our odyssey begins in the heart of the Valais. Exploring the remote lands of val d’Anniviers, our footsteps lead us into the Alps beyond ...
Alpine locations
La Cabane du Mont Rose History of an exceptional alpine refuge
On the heights of Zermatt, in the azure shadow of Monte Rosa, lies a hideaway like no other. An exceptional alpine refuge whose elegance honors the grandeur of the Alps. The Monte Rosa hut, glittering and warm, allows us to discover the unsuspected beauties of a striking natural environment. And it was on my way here, many years ago, that I first felt the power of a glacier beneath my feet. An imperishable memory for a fledgling photographer confronted with the vibrant memory of high mountains. This is the story of the Monte Rosa hut, a crystal of rock in the heart of the ...
Meetings at summit
Vivian Bruchez Steep slope skiing at summit
High mountain guide and extreme skier, Vivian Bruchez takes steep skiing to summit . Originally from the valley of Chamonix, he grew up in the heart of the Alps under the aegis of Mont-Blanc and its fabulous Aiguilles. Drawing his inspiration from the mountains, he became an artist of the peaks and a pioneer of the heights. Here we meet Vivian Bruchez, a specialist in steep skiing who redesigns the mountains as he makes us dream. Vivian Bruchez | Child of Chamonix and lover of the Alps Hello, Vivian. A mountain guide and steep skier, your passion for the ...
Meetings at summit
Richard Lehner Cabane du Mont Rose janitor
Mount Rose hut keeper, guide and rescuer, Richard Lehner devotes his life to the high mountains. Helping travelers discover the world's most beautiful peaks, rescuing the most adventurous from their perilous traps, he feeds on the air of the heights. Rich in the strength that the mountains give him, his heart vibrates to feel useful. Meet an exceptional man, in love with the Alps and a fervent defender of life. Richard Lehner, new janitor of the Monte Rosa hut | At Zermatt, in the Swiss Alps Tell us about the Monte Rosa hut. ...
History of the Alps, Alpine Places
Zermatt Fabulous history of the capital of the Swiss Alps
A small mountain village living to the rhythm of nature's abundance and rigor, Zermatt flourishes under the aegis of the Matterhorn and the most beautiful summits in the Alps. Like a wooded jewel in a rocky setting. Until the day when men decided to conquer the surrounding peaks one by one, bringing mountaineering to its golden age in the heart of the Valais. In just a few decades, the village was transformed into the capital of the Swiss Alps. Here's a look back at the fabulous history of Zermatt, whose unique destiny has earned it a worldwide reputation. The village of Zermatt | Agro-pastoral oasis in the heart ...
