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Interior of a hotel with a view of the Crans Montana mountains behind the windows
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Luxury hotels in Crans-Montana 3 unique accommodations

Would you like to enjoy an exceptional stay in the heart of Crans-Montana? Treat yourself to luxury and pleasure in the Swiss Alps? Here's a selection of three prestigious hotels, each with its own unique character. 5* Crans Ambassador Hotel: the jewel of Crans-Montana I tell you the story of a contemporary universe. A trip to the Crans Ambassador Hotel, a moment of serenity under a pure sky. When the mountains wrap themselves in a blanket of snow, and the valley celebrates the beauty of the massif, the hotel shines in all its glory. Imagine a décor of wood, stone and amber harmonies. Strolling through the hotel is like ...
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The most beautiful viewpoints in the Alps in winter

Escape to the Alps and discover the freshly snow-covered summits . Embracing the most beautiful peaks with your eyes. That's what I want you to experience this winter of 2025. Discover here my selection of the five most beautiful winter vantage points in the Alps. Each offers a unique perspective on the giants of rock and ice. The hamlet of Findeln: majestic views of the Matterhorn From the hamlet of Findeln, near Zermatt, you can admire the king of the Alps: the Matterhorn. This pyramid of rock and ice, with its near-perfect shape, ...
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5 prestigious hotels in the Swiss Alps in winter elegance at the heart of ski resorts

Stay in an exceptional hotel. Experience an unforgettable moment in a majestic panorama. That's what we're looking for this winter season. I'd like to introduce you to 5 prestigious hotels whose charm resonates beyond Switzerland's summits . From luxury to elegance, discover a selection of the finest hotels in the Swiss Alps to stay in this winter. 1 - Gstaad Palace: excellence handed down from generation to generation There are places that seem to stand the test of time, jewels that have embodied excellence, luxury and majesty for over a century. Who hasn't heard of the Gstaad Palace? Since ...
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Interior of the ru Rothorn hut with three photographs of Thomas Crauwels hung on the wooden wall
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The Rothorn hut, rebirth of a Valais Alpine refuge

I'll take you to the Rothorn hut. Located near Zermatt, the building was completely rebuilt in 2024. Today, the Rothornhütte is reborn and welcomes mountaineers eager to conquer the most beautiful summits in the Swiss Alps. Find out how it was rebuilt, how to get there and what the main climbs are. Rothorn hut: Zermatt treasure At the foot of the Zinalrothorn and its sparkling glacier, the Rothorn hut rises to an altitude of 3198 metres. Surrounded by the giants of Zermatt, the hut lives to the rhythm of the stories of the fiercest mountaineers. An essential starting point ...
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The most beautiful views of the Alps in autumn

Have you ever considered an escape to the Alps in autumn? When the sun embraces the mountains with its rays Soft ? From September to December, nature awakens like a living painting. As the mountains regain their calm after the summer season, the valleys reveal their most beautiful hues. Let me show you the most beautiful views of the Alps in autumn. Chamonix-Mont Blanc : a harmony of contrasts at the foot of the roof of Europe I take you to the foot of Mont Blanc, to Chamonix, in the heart of the world capital of skiing and mountaineering. Who hasn't ...
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Indoor pool at The Omnia spa Zermatt in the Swiss Alps
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Altitude thermal baths and spas 5 of the most prestigious wellness centers in the Swiss Alps

Where the majesty of summits meets luxury and tranquillity, thermal baths spring up at the foot of the mountains. I take you on a wellness odyssey through Switzerland's four most beautiful high-altitude spas. From the architectural masterpiece of Hotel 7132 in Vals to the healing waters of the Rigi, enchanting pools and crystal baths. Switzerland's spas are overflowing with pleasure. I invite you to take a journey through the four best high-altitude spa addresses. 1 - 7132 Hotel in Vals: thermal baths in the heart of the Graubünden massif In ...
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Mischabel hut at sunset
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La Cabane de Mischabel presentation of an exceptional Valais refuge

On the heights of Saas Fee lies an unrivalled refuge. The Mischabelhütte honors the grandeur of the Valais Alps and invites you to escape to alpine horizons. I dedicate this article to Maria Anthamatten, who looked after the hut for 14 years. During these years, her warm welcome breathed life and dynamism into the hut. I wish her all the best for her future adventures. Mischabel hut: a treasure trove of Saas Fee in the Swiss Alps In the shadow of the Valais Alps and their glittering glaciers, Mischabelhütte stands in the middle ...
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Val d'hérens - mountain photography for sale - Pigne d'Arolla
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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 skis you 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 ...
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Restaurant Hameau Albert Premier copyright Matthieu Cellard
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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 ...
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Photograph of the Mont-Rose hut with a view of the glacier and mountains in the background
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La Cabane du Mont Rose History of an exceptional alpine refuge

On the heights of Zermatt, in the azure shadow of Monte Rosa, lies a hideaway like no other. An exceptional alpine refuge whose elegance honors the grandeur of the Alps. The Monte Rosa hut, glittering and warm, allows us to discover the unsuspected beauties of a striking natural environment. And it was on my way here, many years ago, that I first felt the power of a glacier beneath my feet. An imperishable memory for a fledgling photographer confronted with the vibrant memory of high mountains. This is the story of the Monte Rosa hut, a crystal of rock in the heart of the ...
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Aerial view of Zermatt in 1800
History of the Alps, Alpine Places

Zermatt Fabulous history of the capital of the Swiss Alps

A small mountain village living to the rhythm of nature's abundance and rigor, Zermatt flourishes under the aegis of the Matterhorn and the most beautiful summits in the Alps. Like a wooded jewel in a rocky setting. Until the day when men decided to conquer the surrounding peaks one by one, bringing mountaineering to its golden age in the heart of the Valais. In just a few decades, the village was transformed into the capital of the Swiss Alps. Here's a look back at the fabulous history of Zermatt, whose unique destiny has earned it a worldwide reputation. The village of Zermatt | Agro-pastoral oasis in the heart ...
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History of the Alps, Alpine Places

Zinal History of the famous Imperial Crown village

There are places that fascinate us more than others. Places that awaken in us the wind of adventure and the melody of dreams. Zinal is one of them. This emblematic village of val d’Anniviers was born from the breath of the mountain pastures. Under the benevolent tutelage of the mountains of the Imperial Crown, it has gradually evolved into a must-see resort in the Valais Alps. Just as a simple pebble one day becomes a diamond, just as a hushed bud becomes an edelweiss. Here's the story of Zinal, a mountain village with a heavenly destiny. Zinal | Mythical village at the foot of the mountains ...
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Discover Thomas Crauwels

Modern romantic artist, Thomas Crauwels has a recognized and distinctive style that has won numerous Swiss and international awards.
Between Beauty, Majesty and Purity : Thomas Crauwels invites us on a grandiose, authentic journey to meet the giants of snow and ice that have moved him. A conduit for emotions, halfway between two worlds: his works elevate us.
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