Between the peaks and valleys of the Alps, an exceptional route is carved out. An authentic link between Mont Blanc and the Matterhorn, the Haute Route Chamonix-Zermatt emerges from the glaciers. But do you know the history of this legendary crossing? Do you know that there are several routes to Zermatt ? This route, often marked by several days of skiing, ... Read more
Thomas Crauwels
A remarkable pyramid with dazzling walls, the Weisshorn shows off its sumptuous ridges to the people of the Valais. One of the most beautiful mountains in the Swiss Alps, it is also one of the most unforgiving. But, beyond its striking and prodigious appearances, what does its history conceal? Portrait of an impetuous mountain, the Weisshorn, giant of the Imperial Crown ... Read more
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 ... Read more
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 legendary summit , ... Read more
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 that's how I got there, many ... Read more
High mountain guide and extreme skier, Vivian Bruchez takes steep skiing to summit . A native of the Chamonix valley, 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 has become an artist of the ... Read more
Guardian of the Monte Rosa hut, guide and rescuer, Richard Lehner dedicates his life to the high mountains. Helping travellers discover the most beautiful peaks in the world, rescuing the most adventurous from their fatal traps, it feeds on the air of the heights. Rich in the strength of the mountains, his heart ... Read more
A small mountain village living to the rhythm of an abundant and rigorous nature, Zermatt flourishes under the aegis of the Matterhorn and the most beautiful summits of the Alps. Like a wooded jewel in a rock setting. Until the day when men decide to conquer the surrounding peaks one by one, leading mountaineering to its golden age in the ... Read more
In theOberland In the heart of the Swiss Alps, a mountain stands in Bern. A rocky pyramid set in shimmering ice, the Eiger points to the sky. Carried by the grandeur of the Mönch and the Jungfrau, he reigns over the valley of Grindelwald. But, do you know the history of this summit mythical? Do you know that from a royal spike he ... Read more
With audacity in his body and a determined soul, Edward Whymper measures his path by the yardstick of his successes. The journey of this legendary mountaineer is etched in stone like the tragic outcome of his victory on the Matterhorn. An explorer of the heights, he gave his name to the itineraries he inaugurated. A lover of the mountains, he ... Read more
Ski touring fascinates mountaineers as much as it transports them into the world of the high mountains. This practice, a symbol of freedom, offers skiers access to virgin spaces, where each descent into the deep snow leaves a trace on this white gold. I'll tell you the history of ski touring by revealing ... Read more
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 ... Read more