History of the Alps
Roger Frison-Roche Modern-day adventurer
By turns journalist and war correspondent, mountain guide and mountaineer, explorer and writer. Who is this man who defies life to resist him? Insatiably curious, in love with man and nature, nothing seems to stand in the way of his desires. A trailblazer and visionary, he was one of the first to ... Read more
Read the article
Recent articles
Mountain Portraits
History of Piz Bernina Queen mountain of the eastern Alps
Like a solitary hero embodying greatness, the Piz Bernina rises over 4000 metres into the sky of the Swiss Grisons. Carried by the splendor of Biancograt, the mountain joins the Italian Alps through the Spallagrat. But beyond the intertwined glaciers and rocks, can you hear the story of this fierce king? The rustle of an indomitable land in search of infinity? Here's the story of Piz Bernina, queen mountain of the Eastern Alps. History of Piz Bernina : Birth of a giant at summit in Graubünden summit the highest mountain in the Bernina range, Piz Bernina ...
Alpine locations
Heliskiing in Switzerland 6 Top Destinations for a unique day out
Who hasn't dreamed of skiing in a field of powder amidst majestic scenery? Combining luxury and high altitude, the heli-skiing experience takes you through some of Switzerland's most beautiful panoramas. The helicopter drops you off at summit , then you ski down to the Alpine valleys. Here are six must-see heliskiing destinations in the Swiss Alps. 1 - Heli-skiing from the Petit Combin: the jewel in the crown of Verbier Sovereign of the kingdom of rock and ice, the Petit Combin dominates the 4 Vallées. I invite you to ski on ...
Meetings at summit
John Mitchell Fine Paintings : a window on Alpine art in London
Heir to the John Mitchell Fine Paintings gallery in London, William Mitchell cultivates a passion for the mountain world. At the heart of his art house, Alpine paintings and photographs adorn the walls, highlighting the most renowned artists of the Alps. Enthusiastic William Mitchell has just one goal in mind: to show Britons the majesty of summits. Where art meets the mountains, the director pays tribute to the world of rock pyramids through the works he exhibits. Meet William Mitchell, Londoner and admirer of the peaks. The John Mitchell Fine Paintings gallery: an echo of ...
Mountain Portraits
The Mönch The hero of the bernese alps
The Mönch feeds the imagination of Alpine lovers. In the shadow of its brothers, the mountain rises, unrolls its ridges and points its sparkling summit skywards. Alpinists love to climb it and contemplate the splendours of Grindelwald and the canton of Berne. But do we really know the history of this colossus that rises alongside Jungfrau and the Eiger? Here's a portrait of the Mönch, hero of the bernese alps triptych. The Mönch: hero of the bernese alps triptych On the borders of the Valais and Bern cantons, the Mönch unfurls its grandiose ridges. ...
Alpine locations
Gastronomy summits 5starred restaurants to discover in the Alps
There are places that awaken unsuspected flavors in us. Places that fascinate as much as they take us on a culinary journey. In the realm of the senses, the table is set. Cuisine becomes an art. menu , a masterpiece. The dance of aromas takes place in the heart of the most beautiful mountains. Under the Alpine sky, the moment seems suspended. Let me take you on a tour of five Michelin-starred restaurants that pay tribute to the beauty of rock pyramids. 1 - The Alpina Gstaad: culinary excellence Between the mountains and plains of Gstaad, a jewel has been ...
History of the Alps
Guardians of the Alps History of mountain guides
In 1942, Roger Frison-Roche shed light on the profession of mountain guide in his famous novel Premier de cordée. The world then discovered the exceptional know-how of these pass-keepers, who until then had remained in the shadow of the highest summits. Here, I tell you the story of the guardians of the Alps, seasoned mountaineering virtuosos. The guardians of the Alps : Pass guardians from Antiquity to the Renaissance Since ancient times, armies have called on mountain dwellers to guide them through the twists and turns of these hostile places. Crossing the passes is a necessity if one is to ...
