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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History of the Alps, Portraits of Mountains
History of the First Ascents of the Eiger North Face
InOberland , in the heart of the Swiss Alps, stands a mountain. A rocky pyramid set in glistening ice, the Eiger points skywards. Supported by the grandeur of the Mönch and Jungfrau, it reigns over the Grindelwald valley. But do you know the history of this mythical summit ? Did you know that it transformed itself from a royal sword into a fearsome ogre, the better to combat the vanity of men who dared to tread on the rock of its northern face? This vertical wall, over 1,600 metres high, is one of the three great north faces of the Alps, along with the Matterhorn and ...
History of the Alps
Portrait of mountaineer Edward Whymper Conqueror of the Matterhorn
Bold and determined, Edward Whymper measured his achievements by the yardstick. The career of this legendary mountaineer is engraved in stone like the tragic outcome of his victory on the Matterhorn. An explorer of the heights, he gave his name to the routes he inaugurated. In love with the mountains, he never stopped trying to conquer them. Like a challenge to the laws of nature, like a visceral need to step into the light. Portrait of an adventurer at the summit of the Alps, Edward Whymper, conqueror of the Matterhorn and unforgettable mountaineer. Edward Whymper | Designer ...
Art of Living, History of the Alps
Ski touring History and selection of the most beautiful itineraries
Ski touring fascinates mountaineers as much as it transports them to the world of the high mountains. A symbol of freedom, it offers skiers access to untouched spaces, where every descent into deep snow leaves its mark on this white gold. Let me tell you the story of ski touring, with a selection of the finest itineraries in the Swiss Alps. The story begins in Cro-Magnon times, when the men of the past danced to the ancestral rhythm of nature. And in the heart of the ...
Meetings at summit
Johann Filliez Mountain Guide and Alpine Lover
Mountain guide and crystal-maker Johann Filliez has always been passionate about the Alps and the high mountains. Based near Verbier, in the heart of the Swiss Valais, he offers his customers the opportunity to discover the wild heights in their most beautiful light. A fervent admirer of this grandiose environment, Johann Filliez devotes his life to highlighting the beauties of a striking natural environment. Meet an unrivalled guide driven by his love of others and of the mountains. Johann Filliez | Mountain guide in the Valais Alps Let's start by talking about your guiding activities ...
History of the Alps, Alpine Places
Zinal History of the famous Imperial Crown village
There are places that fascinate us more than others. Places that awaken in us the wind of adventure and the melody of dreams. Zinal is one of them. This emblematic village of val d’Anniviers was born from the breath of the mountain pastures. Under the benevolent tutelage of the mountains of the Imperial Crown, it has gradually evolved into a must-see resort in the Valais Alps. Just as a simple pebble one day becomes a diamond, just as a hushed bud becomes an edelweiss. Let me tell you the story of Zinal, a mountain village with a heavenly destiny. Zinal | Mythical village at the foot of the mountains ...
Ascension Chronicles
Crossing from Tour Sallière to Mont Ruan Alpine Escape
September 1, 2023. The end of summer is approaching and I can feel the mountains calling me. A new adventure awaits me in the heights of the Valais. Before the wind changes, bringing with it the first snows of autumn. Accompanied by my guide, Johann Filliez, I decide to head for the edge of the Swiss Alps, in the Haut-Giffre massif, to traverse from Tour Sallière to Mont Ruan. A timeless journey to the peaks overlooking Lac d'Emosson, to summit these rock giants forgotten by the world. Where no path leads our footsteps, ...
