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Ascension Chronicles
Crossing the Schreckhorn to the Lauteraarhorn - the story of an epic ascent in the Swiss Alps
August 2024. Today, I'm embarking on a huge race. The traverse from the Schreckhorn to the Lauteraarhorn, one of the longest in the Swiss Alps. These giants of Grindelwald soar into the sky over the bernese alps at altitudes of 4078 m and 4042 m. I photograph them every winter. I love to contemplate these grandiose mountains swept by wind and snow. But this summer, the challenge is quite different, and I'm off with peace of mind. Alongside my guide, Johann Filliez, I'll be climbing the summits the Schreckhorn and Lauteraarhorn. From Grindelwald to Schreckhornhütte: The assault on the bernese alps Our journey ...
History of the Alps
La Transhumance à Travers les Siècles An age-old tradition
As the seasons change, herds come and go on the slopes of the Alps. Inalpe and désalpe are celebrated by men in the heart of the valleys. What is this age-old tradition that enchants the alpine pastures and resonates beyond the highest mountains? Let's discover transhumance in the Alps. Transhumance in the Alps: The birth of a thousand-year-old tradition In the heyday of the Middle Ages, people made their environment their own. They spread their livestock across the high pastures according to the seasons. Between the Alps and the Mediterranean coast, the movements of the herds ...
Mountain Portraits
Breithorn Ice wall at the summit the Alps
From the heights of Gornergrat, the mountain reveals itself. Like a titan, it deploys its dazzling armour to challenge the skies of the Zermatt valley. But do we really know the story of this giant? Today, I'd like to paint a portrait of Breithorn, the wall of ice at summit the Alps. Portrait of Breithorn : a wall of ice at the summit the Alps Breithorn rises to 4160 m above sea level on the border between the Valais Alps and the Aosta Valley. The result of the unleashing of an expanding Thetys Sea, the mountain belongs to the ZermattSaas Fee oceanic nappe. At the dawn of the kingdom ...
Alpine locations
Mittellegi hut , refuge at the foot of the Eiger
At the foot of a majestic ridge, a refuge has sprung up. A warm, peaceful place where mountaineers rush to reach their dream summit : the Eiger. The Mittellegi hut, or Mittellegihütte, has shone for over a century in the heart of the bernese alps. When the sun sets behind the ridge, the hut offers the most beautiful of natural spectacles. Let me introduce you to the Mittellegi hut, the jewel of Grindelwald. The Mittellegi hut: an exceptional Bernese refuge A name echoes beyond the bernese alps : the Eiger. A rock pyramid rising 3,967 metres above Grindelwald, it impresses with its sheer ...
Apartment decoration, Chalet decoration
From the majesty of the peaks to the warmth of an interior - a practical guide to sublimating your space with alpine art
The Alps have fascinated people for centuries. They inspire artists, nourish the collective imagination, and perpetuate a sense of grandeur while providing a profound sense of calm. Bringing Alpine art into your home is an invitation to experience the quiet strength and spirit so characteristic of life at altitude. This guide offers concrete, practical solutions for creating a summits atmosphere in harmony with your living space, whether it's a traditional chalet or a contemporary apartment. 1 Understanding the essence of alpine art contemporary alpine art is characterized by its diversity and ability to ...
Mountain Portraits
Täschhorn Portrait of the King of the Mischabels massif
In the Mischabels massif, a king without a crown dazzles the Valais. The Täschhorn rises above the village of Täsch, yet remains in the shadow of its neighbor the Dom. An elusive colossus of rugged beauty, an inaccessible jewel in the Alpine sky. Today I present you with a portrait of the Täschhorn, like an ode to the high mountains. Portrait of Täschhorn: the birth of a king in the Mischabel massif From Saas-Fee, the mountain is a discreet, faithful companion to the Dom des Mischabel. But from Zermatt, the Täschhorn tells a very different story. The story of a king without finery or ...
Lifestyle
Complete guide to the 3 best summits for beginners Breithorn, Bishorn and Allalinhorn
Getting started in mountaineering is a fascinating adventure, but one that requires you to choose your first experiences wisely. Of the 82 4000 m summits in the Alps, three are particularly suitable for beginners: Breithorn (4164 m), Bishorn (4153 m) andAllalinhorn (4027 m). This guide gives you a detailed introduction to these summits , ideal for safely discovering the magic of the high mountains. 1. Breithorn (4164 m): The perfect gateway to altitude Location and history Situated between the Swiss canton of Valais and the Italian Aosta Valley, Breithorn is famous for its accessibility ...
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 year. Carried along by the Soft winds of autumn, my fervor remains intact. Climbing new summits, surveying new ridges and becoming one with the peaks, that's what drives me and makes me happy. So, I meet up again with mountain guide Johann Filliez, with ...
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, ...
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.
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