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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. ... Read more
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History of the Alps
First ascent of the Matterhorn
Matterhorn, July 14, 1865: a tragic first Although it is now one of the most climbed mountains in the Alps every year, the Matterhorn has long resisted attempts to climb it: it was one of the last mountains to be climbed and, along with grandes Jorasses and the Eiger, is considered one of the last three problems of the Alps. The first ascent of the Matterhorn took place on July 14, 1865. Rivalry and stakes Many people wanted to be the first to set foot on the Matterhorn's summit . Two in particular: Englishman Edward Whymper and Italian mountain guide Jean-Antoine Carrel. After six unsuccessful attempts, Whymper hired ...
History of the Alps
History of the Matterhorn II
Part II - second half of the 19th century International renown earned in blood If the Matterhorn gained notoriety in the first half of the 19th century, it wasn't until the second half that it acquired international renown. Unfortunately, this was largely due to a tragic event: the death of four climbers during the first ascent on July 14, 1865. This event caused a scandal in the European and international press, not least because, although accidents had occurred in mountaineering before, none had been so tragic. In the wake of this fatal first ascent, many ...
History of the Alps
A train in the Matterhorn
Means of transport underwent significant development in the 19th century, as we'll be discussing in a later article. Here, we'll take a look at an "extreme" project that never saw the light of day, that of a train and funicular that was to have taken passengers... to summit of the Matterhorn, no less! In June 1892, engineers Leo Heer-Bétrix and Xaver Imfeld were awarded the concession for a railway line to the Matterhorn. It was in fact a double concession: one line was to link Zermatt to the Gornergrat and another Zermatt to the Matterhorn. The ...
History of the Alps, Portraits of Mountains
History of the Matterhorn
The Matterhorn is undoubtedly one of the best known mountains in the world, if not the best known. Because of its isolation and difficulty of access, it was discovered relatively late, even if it appears on maps of the seventeenth century, such as the General Map of the Swiss Cantons and Bailiwicks, published in 1643 and probably the first to locate the summit. It was not until the 18th century that it began to attract attention and in the 1820s that it became widely known.
Lifestyle, Apartment decoration, Photo frames, Completed decoration projects, prints photos
Decoration of an apartment in Zürich - Imperial Crown
Opting for a picture of a mountain in winter as a decorative wall painting is often a meaningful choice. An interior decoration with a print black and white art design is a matter of choice. Benjamin wished to bring the mountainous landscape of the Valais into the decoration of his modern apartment, to find at home a little of this nature that he loves so much.
LifestyleApartment decoration, Chalet decoration, Photo frames, Completed decoration projects
A print photo art for a design wall decoration
Michelle and Nicolas open the doors of their superb architect-designed house near Montreux. A contemporary house entirely fitted out by an interior decorator. As soon as you enter, you come face to face with the Matterhorn. Pure perfection. A large format mountain photo that the couple fell in love with from the very first seconds.
