On the border of the Saas Valley, the Lagginhorn (4,010 m) points its rocky ridge with natural elegance. One of the easiest 4000 m summits to climb, it oscillates between steep slopes and gentler sections. Its silhouette, sometimes austere, sometimes bathed in light, attracts those who wish to measure themselves against the high mountains while savouring a breathtaking panorama of the surrounding peaks.
In the eye of Thomas Crauwelsthe Lagginhorn is a summit of often unrecognized beauty, only to be revealed once it has been climbed. In his photographs, he captures the magic of a sunrise setting the rocks ablaze, the hushed atmosphere of an ephemeral mist, or the dance of shadows on the snowy faces. Each image is a tribute to this discreet colossus, who knows how to reward effort with a natural spectacle of rare intensity.
