From the Matterhorn to Mont Blanc

Fantastic journey through the Alps. This panoramic black-and-white photograph takes us from the Matterhorn to Mont Blanc, 4807 m high in the French Alps. Almost 64 km separate these two mythical mountains, the emblem of Switzerland and the roof of Europe. Two high-mountain icons, fascinating and titanic. Between these two giants lie the most beautiful summits of the Valais Alps. From the Matterhorn, the ridge leads to the The Dent d'Hérens. We then cross Tête de Valpelline, Tête Blanche, Pigne d'Arolla and Grand Combin before reaching Mont Blanc. The immense Peuterey ridge sculpts its left flank, while on the right we descend to Chamonix via the voie des Trois Monts. Contemplating the horizon, our gaze is drawn to the Aiguille Verte which, like a sharp point, seems to pierce the sky. I like to call it the "Matterhorn of Chamonix", such is its incredible stature.

Through this fabulous epic, I wanted to highlight the pyramid that has inspired me since my first steps in the Alps. The Matterhorn towers above us, a rock giant covered in snow after a midsummer storm. After years of waiting, the summer rains have finally arrived. Whitening the entire mountain. A jewel with sparkling faces, the Matterhorn has turned into a diamond in the rough. A sea of clouds envelops the valleys, hiding the world below and raising our gaze to the celestial realm. Made of rock and ice, it opens our hearts to the purity of untouched nature. The only trace of our civilization in the photograph, the Hörnli refuge can be seen at the foot of the ridge of the same name.

Despite the passage of time, I still contemplate the Matterhorn with the same emotion. I capture its power and beauty in my photographs. And to do this, I have to be present in front of the mountain when the conditions are right. When the elements come together to sublimate its grandeur. Clouds, snow, soft, deep summer light. So I immortalize this sumptuous landscape for you. As you contemplate it at home, you'll discover a new story every day, a source of inspiration for future high-mountain adventures.