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Hotel Chetzeron in Crans-Montana, contemporary stone architecture, surrounded by a snowy winter landscape with breathtaking views of the ski area
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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History of the Alps

Gaston Rébuffat Poet of the summits and exceptional mountaineer

Combative and determined, Gaston Rébuffat clung to the mountains as he grasped life, with a fiery passion mingled with elegance. From the calanques of Marseille, he became one of the most brilliant mountaineers of his time. Holder of the most daring records, he was the first man to successfully climb the six great north faces of the Alps. A member of the historic summit expedition to Annapurna in 1950, and a renowned writer and film-maker, he will always be remembered as one of the most famous mountain guides in the Chamonix valley. Portrait of Gaston Rébuffat, poet of the peaks and exceptional mountaineer. Gaston Rébuffat ...
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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 ...
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Val d'Anniviers - snow top mountain pictures - Zinalrothorn
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, ...
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Photograph of the Hotel Eringer with sofa in the foreground, and at the back of the room, two mountain paintings by Thomas Crauwels are displayed on the wall
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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Lifestyle

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 ...
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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...
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