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3 summits to climb on ski touring to begin mountaineering first steps at altitude
Discovering the Alps on ski touring, venturing to summits over 4,000 meters high and admiring the beauty of nature. I've had the privilege of tasting the pleasures of mountaineering for several years now. But I started with easily accessible peaks, because the mountains are unforgiving. I invite you to discover ... Read more
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History of the Alps
Portrait of mountaineer Lionel Terray Virtuoso conqueror of the high mountains
Lionel Terray, a prodigious mountaineer with a legendary destiny, lives to the rhythm of the mountains and their titanic peaks. Nourishing his heart with the fragrance of the peaks, his body clings to the rock as if they were one. From the highest summits of the Alps to the eternal snows of the Himalayas, from the fabulous Andes to the ice of Alaska, he triumphs over the most perilous crossings. Portrait of an exceptional adventurer, mountaineer Lionel Terray, virtuoso conqueror of the high mountains. Lionel Terray: Birth of an exceptional mountaineer in the French Alps On July 25, 1921, in Grenoble, France, a star was born. A conqueror of the ...
Mountain Portraits
The Zinalrothorn imperial crown torch of Zinal
From the heights of Zinal rises a mountain, a sylph-like goddess of exceptional stature whose silhouette unites dissonant waves. The Zinalrothorn seems to defy the laws of nature. How can such a slender peak become so imposing? How can its jagged rock withstand so much combat? The Zinalrothorn, thousand-year-old beacon of the Imperial Crown of Zinal, defies time and mankind to reach the sky at the summit of the Valais Alps. Portrait of the Zinalrothorn: Flambeau de la Couronne impériale de Zinal Like a lighthouse illuminated in the middle of the night, ...
Alpine exhibitions
Fine art photography at the Hotel Eringer exhibition 2024
Since the beginning of 2024, I've been lucky enough to have my work displayed on the walls of the prestigious Hotel Eringer, built on the heights of Sion, between the Val d'Hérémence and the Val d'Hérens. Featuring the highest mountains in the Swiss Alps, they celebrate nature's dazzling mastery at a remarkable frame . Hotel Eringer: an unforgettable experience at summit of the Swiss Alps In the village of Hérémence, the Hotel Eringer offers guests an unforgettable experience. In the heart of the 4 Valleys ski area and opposite the resort of Thyon-les-Collons, this exceptional location offers a ...
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Unique Train Experiences Switzerland's 3 most spectacular Alpine crossings
Who hasn't dreamed of escaping to the middle of Switzerland's most majestic mountains? Rail travel transports the hearts of men as much as it celebrates the glory of the Alps. Let me introduce you to three railway legends: the Glacier Express, the Bernina Express and the Golden Pass. The Glacier Express Bernina: an exceptional train linking Zermatt to Saint-Moritz Between Valais, Uri and Graubünden stretches a railroad. Treasure winding its way through the peaks, the 4000s pass before our eyes. Matterhorn, Liskamm, Monte Rosa, Weisshorn... all giants whose grandeur amazes passengers. Eight ...
Ascension Chronicles
Ski ascent of the Grosses Grünhorn Expedition to over 4000 m in the bernese alps
May 11, 2024. The last stage of our expedition at over 4,000 metres in the bernese alps mountains. Accompanied by my guide Johann Filliez, I have already climbed the Grosses and Hinteres Fiescherhorn as well as the Finsteraarhorn in the previous days. Today, we're preparing to ski up the Grosses Grünhorn, an unassuming yet magnificent mountain that I can't wait to discover. At summit des bernese alps : a night at the Konkordiahütte It was a short night at the Konkordiahütte. The hut is authentic and welcomes us in vast dormitories. On the floor, one mattress follows another...
Ascension Chronicles
Ski ascent of the Finsteraarhorn Expedition to over 4000 m in the Alps bernese alps
May 10, 2024. Second stage of an exceptional adventure to meet the highest summits of bernese alps. Yesterday, I climbed the Grosses and Hinteres-Fiescherhorn with my guide, Johann Filliez. Today, we'll be conquering the heights of the Finsteraarhorn on skis. Dominating the surrounding mountains, it rises to an altitude of 4274 metres, on the border between the Valais Alps and the canton of Bern. I've photographed this gigantic pyramid so many times. So many times its beauty has pierced my heart. What a joy it is, then, to be able at last to slide down its flanks, climb its crests and reach ...
