Alpine locations
Discover little-known or iconic Alpine havens through intimate portraits of places that mark the soul of the Alps, sanctuaries where the spirit of the mountains flourishes.
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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 ...
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 ...
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. Here's the story of Zinal, a mountain village with a heavenly destiny. Zinal | Mythical village at the foot of the mountains ...
Alpine locations
Matterhorn Hut climbing stories, access and main routes
Cabane du Cervin, hörnlihütte, cabane du Hörnli... Perched in the Valais Alps, near Zermatt, it is a beacon for mountaineers attempting to climb the Matterhorn. Suspended between heaven and earth, the hut welcomes men and women in search of adventure and communion with nature. This hut occupies a special place in my heart, as it lies at the foot of the mountain that fascinates my soul. That's why I naturally made a donation of 11 works depicting the Matterhorn from every angle. Explore these 11 alpine photographs throughout this article. Discover the story ...
Alpine locations
A cable car to the Matterhorn
In an article Previous we mentioned the project of a railway to reach the summit of the Matterhorn and the opposition it raised between 1906 and 1907. Despite the outcry in Switzerland and in Europe, this was not the last attempt of this type, as one might have expected, on the contrary: at the beginning of the 1950s, a cable car was planned on the Italian side to reach the summit of the famous summit. This is the subject of this article, which will deal mainly with the oppositions raised by the project.
Alpine locations
The railway of the Jungfrau
In an article Previous we mentioned the project of a railway and funicular in the Matterhorn in 1907. Faced with the scandal provoked in Switzerland and in England, the concession was never granted. A no less audacious project had been imagined - and started - a few years earlier: the Jungfrau railroad.
Discover Thomas Crauwels
Modern romantic artist, Thomas Crauwels has a recognized and distinctive style that has won numerous Swiss and international awards.
Between Beauty, Majesty and Purity : Thomas Crauwels invites us on a grandiose, authentic journey to meet the giants of snow and ice that have moved him. A conduit for emotions, halfway between two worlds: his works elevate us.
Discover the artist
Between Beauty, Majesty and Purity : Thomas Crauwels invites us on a grandiose, authentic journey to meet the giants of snow and ice that have moved him. A conduit for emotions, halfway between two worlds: his works elevate us.
