Ascension Chronicles
Jungfrau Climbing the wild ridge of the Innera Rottalgrat
On the border between Valais and the BerneseOberland , I reach for the sky. The Jungfrau beckons. The emblematic mountain of the Grindelwald region, it watches over the Alps alongside the Mönch and the Eiger. It's mid-October and still summer. The fine weather doesn't seem to be giving way to snow this summer.
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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. Mountain guide, ski instructor and steep-slope virtuoso, this gliding enthusiast has made the Alps his high-altitude kingdom. Known in particular for his spectacular descents from the Dent Blanche, Gilles today opens the doors to his world, where rigor and freedom combine harmoniously. He reveals with sincerity what drives him, from his quest for serenity at altitude to the joy of passing on his passion. He ...
Mountain Portraits
Mont Blanc portrait of a sovereign at the summit the alps
High above Chamonix, Mont Blanc rises to an altitude of 4808m. The highest peak in the Alps, it is also the highest summit in Western Europe. Defying the laws of nature, it defies man's attempt to conquer it. Like a diamond in the rough, it fascinates explorers, dazzles mountaineers and inspires the world. But do we really know what its history is? Here's my portrait of Mont Blanc at the summit the Alps. Portrait of Mont Blanc: the birth of a legendary summit in the Alps At a time when tectonic plates are colliding, when seas are ...
Meetings at summit
Géraldine Fasnacht Virtuoso sportswoman in the Alpine sky
This winter, I crossed paths with a queen. A legendary bird in the heart of Verbier. I met Géraldine Fasnacht. Champion freeride snowboarder, base-jumper and wingsuit pilot, microlight and glacier plane pilot. A virtuoso sportswoman in the skies above the Alps. An incredible career, an exceptional woman. An exchange at the summit that I'm sharing with you here. Géraldine Fasnacht: The birth of a high-flying champion Géraldine, you've been a freeride snowboarder since you were very young. Where does your love of the air and adventure come from? I grew up in a small village above Lausanne, in the ...
Ascension Chronicles
Täschhorn - Dom des Mischabel Crossing the Alpine giants
September 28, 2023. As the autumn winds gradually envelop the Alps, I set out to conquer their highest peaks. It's my final journey to the edge of our world, before the mountains once again don their crystalline robes. Just as the Indian summer promises us the scents of past fine days, the Täschhorn and the Dom des Mischabel now seem to be inviting me to their summit. And I'm very lucky to be able to join them at this time of year. On the borders of the Zermatt and Saas Fee Fee valleys, I'm off on an adventure with my guide, Nicolas Vuadens, ...
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3 summits to start mountaineering in the Alps with complete peace of mind
Mountaineering opens the door to adventure and unparalleled freedom. Off the beaten track, it invites us to explore the high mountains in all their majesty. But when you're just starting out, two questions often arise: which summit should you choose to take your first steps at altitude? And how can you progress without encountering excessive difficulties? While the Alps abound in sublime summits , not all of them are suitable for learning. Here, I propose three accessible climbs to help you get started in mountaineering: the Dômes de Miage, the Breithorn and the Pyramide Vincent. Three mountains that ...
Lifestyle
The 3 best hotels in the Swiss Alps for an exceptional spring
Springtime in the Swiss Alps marks the return of flowering meadows, crystal-clear lakes and bright, escape-inducing days. Against this majestic backdrop, three iconic establishments - Badrutt's Palace Hotel in St. Moritz, Villa Honegg on Lake Lucerne and the legendary Gstaad Palace - offer a luxurious hotel experience like no other. From ultimate comfort to spectacular panoramas and personalized service, these hotels epitomize the best of the Swiss Alps in summer. 1. Badrutt's Palace Hotel, St. Moritz: a historic jewel in the heart of the Engadine Founded in 1896 by Johannes ...
