A celestial escape to the heart of the Mont Blanc massif, emblem of the French Alps. This panoramic photograph takes us from the Aiguille du Midi, still shrouded in clouds, to the mythical Mont Blanc via the "voie des trois monts". At the same time, we fly over Mont Blanc du Tacul and Mont Maudit. To the right, the Goûter dome also leads our gaze to the roof of Europe. This work will appeal to mountaineers who have made memorable ascents in the massif, as well as to enthusiasts of the Chamonix valley.

At the time I immortalized this painting, a storm had just swept across the summits. The clouds were still very thick. Suddenly, carried by the persistent high winds, the mist began to disperse. And the Mont Blanc massif presented me with a spectacle of rare beauty. What wonderful luck I'd had! An enchanting universe stretched out before me, captivating and magical. The highest peaks of the Alps, freshly covered in snow, came to life under the caresses of the sun. They were still floating above an immense sea of clouds, like islands lost in an infinite ocean.

What I particularly appreciate in this composition is the harmonious succession of summits leading up to Mont Blanc, at an altitude of 4810 meters. Panoramic photography takes us out of time. I chose this angle to emphasize the grandeur of the massif. A splendor difficult to express in words, but one that this photograph fully captures. With intensity and emotion.