Alpine locations
Hôtel Chetzeron an alpine jewel in the heart of Crans-Montana
In the heart of the Crans-Montana ski area, at an altitude of 2112 meters, stands an exceptional hotel. An Alpine sanctuary where contemporary architecture and design bow to the majesty of the Imperial Crown of Zinal. The 4-star Hotel Chetzeron lets us discover the splendor of a sovereign nature. I invite you to discover the Hotel Chetzeron, ... Read more
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Thomas Crauwels
History of a portrait by summit From genesis to print
This is the story of a meeting. A rendezvous under the stars, a gift from the heavens that has to be earned. When the mountain comes to light in the aftermath of a storm, piercing through the mist to conquer my heart. And out of this lightning flash springs a unique photograph, an exceptional work of art. I tell you the story of a portrait from summit , from its genesis to its printing. Genesis of a photograph of the Alps: When the mountain becomes my muse At the origins of my art lies a mountain. A summit that inspires me and inspires me to photograph it. That morning, it was the giantObergabelhorn...
Lifestyle
Literature and Mountains 5 Essential Works
When literature meets summits, the stories of the greatest mountaineers transport us and stir our souls. When we read these mountain books, we are lifted to unsuspected heights. Whether on a poetic journey or an introspective quest, the writers guide us between splendor and drama. Their passionate prose illuminates the conquest of summits . Through their ascents, these men of the mountains forever inscribe their exploits in the history of mountaineering. Here are 5 books that will take you beyond the valleys and plains. 1 - Les conquérants de l'inutile, Lionel Terray, 1961 This classic of mountaineering ...
Mountain photographer
Mountain photography in black and white At the heart of the art of Thomas Crauwels
At a time when color shines, black and white spreads its wings. Giving the high mountains an unrivalled depth. Revealing the essential, black-and-white mountain photography guides our gaze through light and shadow to encounter a dazzling, masterful nature. That's why I chose it. That's why I've decided to devote my life to it. Of rock and ice: black and white at the origins of a thousand-year-old nature Imagine a world where nothing is the same. I soar through the Alps like a rainbow. From verdant valleys to austere peaks, ...
History of the Alps
The Alps in Literature Part 1 The mountains from the dawn of writing to the beginnings of Romanticism
The Alps have always inspired mankind. Fighters and poets, thinkers and novelists, they have nourished their art and reflection with the power of the mountains and their immensity. Fearsome creature or divine muse, symbol of power or solitude, the mountain becomes in turn a source of light or darkness. Awakening our most vivid emotions as well as our wildest instincts, they guide us from transcendence to contemplation, from rage to the sublime. And, at the end of the journey, brings us back to ourselves. Is this not the ambition of every adventure? In this ...
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 ...
