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. A mountain guide, ski instructor and steep slope virtuoso, this gliding enthusiast has made the Alps his high altitude kingdom. Known in particular for his ... Read more
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Alpine locations
High-altitude wines: discover three exceptional cellars in the Valais vineyards
When the vine blends with the aura of the mountains, the Valais Alps unfurl their winegrowing treasures. On land sculpted by the mountains, vines seem to have found their rightful place. It finds refuge on steep, sunny slopes, clinging to terraces that men have been building for decades, if not centuries. Three emblematic wineries open their doors to us today: Cordonier & Lamon, Provins and des Bouquetins. Three interpretations of the same passion, three testimonies to a know-how that transforms the fruit of the earth into the elixir of the gods. 1 - The Cordonier & Lamon winery: a jewel in ...
Apartment decoration, Chalet decoration
mountain chalets Works of art as a family heirloom
In the heart of the Alps, an old chalet lies huddled against the mountainside like a hibernating bear. Inside, the golden light of the fireplace dances over woodwork weathered by the decades. On the walls, old paintings and sepia photographs silently whisper the story of a lineage. Each piece is more than a decoration - it's a fragment of soul handed down from hand to hand through the ages. Portraits of ancestors watch over the young children who play at their feet, while a watercolor of snow-covered summits bears witness to the alpine conquests of another ...
Alpine locations
Hotel BEAUSiTE Zermatt a jewel in the Matterhorn's crown
In the heart of a picturesque valley with a dreamy landscape, a historic building stands facing the Matterhorn. An exceptional haven whose elegance pays homage to the grandeur of the Alps. This is the Hotel BEAUSiTE in Zermatt. Its interior architecture, completely redesigned in 2022, has given this complex a new lease of life. Today, it welcomes the most discerning guests to experience memorable moments in a prestigious village. The views from the rooms and suites are exquisite. The Matterhorn rises up in front of visitors like a giant diamond. I'd like to introduce you to the BEAUSiTE hotel, its history and the main activities ...
History of the Alps
Armand Charlet portrait of a legendary guide
Widely recognized as the most gifted mountain guide of his generation, Armand Charlet rises to every challenge the Alps throw at him. Taming the Aiguille Verte and the Aiguilles du Diable, he sails from firsts to incredible feats, on the flanks of Mont Blanc and at the gates of heaven. I invite you to discover the story of Armand Charlet, portrait of a legendary guide. Armand Charlet: Birth of a legendary guide Armand Charlet was born in Argentière on February 9, 1900. In the Chamonix valley, the needles of rock bend over his ...
LifestyleApartment decoration, Chalet decoration
Chalet decoration The leading colors for a chic interior in Zermatt
In the majestic shadow of the Matterhorn, discover how contemporary alpine hues are transformingLifestyle in Zermatt. When Alpine nature dictates interior elegance Zermatt offers more than just one of the most spectacular panoramas in the Swiss Alps. This exclusive resort, where mountain authenticity meets contemporary refinement, inspires a unique chromatic approach to the interiors of its legendary chalets. In 2025, the art of living in Zermatt is reinvented through a palette that blends Alpine heritage with contemporary audacity. Far from rustic clichés, the most sought-after interiors draw on the natural environment while embracing understated sophistication. ...
Mountain Portraits
Mont Rose Massif Portrait of an Alpine Giant
Mont Rose stands like a fortress of rock and ice on the border between Switzerland and Italy. The second-highest mountain range in the Alps after Mont Blanc, it culminates at the summit the Dufourspitze, at 4633 m altitude. Mont Rose rises to nature's challenges. Its vertiginous Italian face towers above all other walls in the Alps, and the Dufourspitze, queen of the mountains, dominates Switzerland. But when the light fades and the curtain falls, what remains of this wall ...
