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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Alpine exhibitions
Photographic exhibitions in the Swiss Alps Winter events 2024 - 2025
In this winter of 2024, the Swiss Alps are in the spotlight. I'm delighted to announce that my work will be exhibited in three exceptional locations over the coming weeks. At the Hotel Chetzeron in Crans-Montana, at the Club alpin de Champex-Lac and in a renowned establishment at Verbier. At the Hotel Chetzeron in Crans-Montana: Exhibition of portraits of the summits of Valais This winter, the Hotel Chetzeron, the jewel of Crans-Montana, welcomes my works at over 2000 m altitude. Here, simplicity and elegance combine to create a magnificent setting for my high-mountain photographs. I ...
Mountain Portraits
Lyskamm summit in the Swiss Alps
A wall erected at the crossroads of worlds, Lyskamm celebrates the grandeur of the Alps on the borders of Valais and Italy. Between Breithorn and the Mont-Rose massif, the mountain shows off its fabulous glaciers. But what does it conceal in its rocky depths? And how does it relate to man? Today, I'd like to take a look at Lyskamm, that fearsome giant at summit in the Swiss Alps. Portrait of Lyskamm : A wall of ice in the Valais Alps The Lyskamm, or Liskamm, was born of the furious folding of the Mont Rose nappe. By dint of tumult and ...
Ascension Chronicles
North face ascent of Lenzspitze
Climbing the snowy face of a colossal mountain. Braving verticality, high altitude and unpredictability. Overcoming my fears and incessant doubts to finally reach summit in the Alps. I'd been dreaming of such an adventure for so many years! Today, I'm about to climb the north face of the Lenzspitze. I'm taking up the challenge with my heart pounding, at an altitude of over 4000 m in the Swiss Valais. Crossing the Lenzspitze at the Nadelhorn: Starting from the Mischabelhütte In the early summer of 2024, fine weather is scarce in the high mountains. And yet it's the weather that's guiding our ...
Alpine locations
5 prestigious hotels in the Swiss Alps in winter elegance at the heart of ski resorts
Stay in an exceptional hotel. Experience an unforgettable moment in a majestic panorama. That's what we're looking for this winter season. I'd like to introduce you to 5 prestigious hotels whose charm resonates beyond Switzerland's summits . From luxury to elegance, discover a selection of the finest hotels in the Swiss Alps to stay in this winter. 1 - Gstaad Palace: excellence handed down from generation to generation There are places that seem to stand the test of time, jewels that have embodied excellence, luxury and majesty for over a century. Who hasn't heard of the Gstaad Palace? Since ...
Alpine locations
The Rothorn hut, rebirth of a Valais Alpine refuge
I'll take you to the Rothorn hut. Located near Zermatt, the building was completely rebuilt in 2024. Today, the Rothornhütte is reborn and welcomes mountaineers eager to conquer the most beautiful summits in the Swiss Alps. Find out how it was rebuilt, how to get there and what the main climbs are. Rothorn hut: Zermatt treasure At the foot of the Zinalrothorn and its glistening glacier, the Rothorn hut rises to an altitude of 3198 metres. Surrounded by the giants of Zermatt, the hut lives to the rhythm of the stories of the fiercest mountaineers. An essential starting point ...
Lifestyle
How to choose a mountain guide
Venture into the heart of the Alps, climb the highest summits and contemplate the splendors of the wilderness. It's a dream I'm lucky enough to realize on every one of my ascents. But always accompanied by a guide, because the mountains are relentless. Here, I invite you to discover how to choose your mountain guide. Why use a mountain guide? The high mountains don't allow for doubts or blunders. It demands the utmost rigor. The presence of a mountain guide at your side is essential to guarantee a ...
