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Alpine exhibitions
Photographic exhibitions in the Swiss Alps Winter events 2024 - 2025
In this winter of 2024, the Swiss Alps are in the spotlight. I'm delighted to announce that my work will be exhibited in three exceptional locations over the coming weeks. At the Hotel Chetzeron in Crans-Montana, at the Club alpin de Champex-Lac and in a renowned establishment at Verbier. At the Hotel Chetzeron in Crans-Montana: Exhibition of portraits of the summits of Valais This winter, the Hotel Chetzeron, the jewel of Crans-Montana, welcomes my works at over 2000 m altitude. Here, simplicity and elegance combine to create a magnificent setting for my high-mountain photographs. I ...
Mountain Portraits
Lyskamm summit in the Swiss Alps
A wall erected at the crossroads of worlds, Lyskamm celebrates the grandeur of the Alps on the borders of Valais and Italy. Between Breithorn and the Mont-Rose massif, the mountain shows off its fabulous glaciers. But what does it conceal in its rocky depths? And how does it relate to man? Today, I'd like to take a look at Lyskamm, that fearsome giant at summit in the Swiss Alps. Portrait of Lyskamm : A wall of ice in the Valais Alps The Lyskamm, or Liskamm, was born of the furious folding of the Mont Rose nappe. By dint of tumult and ...
Ascension Chronicles
North face ascent of Lenzspitze
Climbing the snowy face of a colossal mountain. Braving verticality, high altitude and unpredictability. Overcoming my fears and incessant doubts to finally reach summit in the Alps. I'd been dreaming of such an adventure for so many years! Today, I'm about to climb the north face of the Lenzspitze. I'm taking up the challenge with my heart pounding, at an altitude of over 4000 m in the Swiss Valais. Crossing the Lenzspitze at the Nadelhorn: Starting from the Mischabelhütte In the early summer of 2024, fine weather is scarce in the high mountains. And yet it's the weather that's guiding our ...
Alpine locations
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 ...
Alpine locations
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 ...
Lifestyle
How to choose a mountain guide
Venture into the heart of the Alps, climb the highest summits and contemplate the splendors of the wilderness. It's a dream I'm lucky enough to realize on every one of my ascents. But always accompanied by a guide, because the mountains are relentless. Here, I invite you to discover how to choose your mountain guide. Why use a mountain guide? The high mountains don't allow for doubts or blunders. It demands the utmost rigor. The presence of a mountain guide at your side is essential to guarantee a ...
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. Discover the story of a legend of the Alps and beyond, Roger Frison-Roche, a modern-day adventurer. Roger Frison-Roche: Birth of a modern-day adventurer Roger Frison-Roche was born on February 10, 1906 in Paris, in the brasserie run by his parents. Originally from Beaufort-sur-Doron, ...
Alpine locations
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 ...
History of the Alps
History of the Dufour map Topographic map of Switzerland
In the heart of the 19th century, a pioneering engineer changed the course of history. Under the bold direction of Guillaume-Henri Dufour, the first 1:100,000 topographic map of Switzerland was produced. The result of a remarkable piece of work, it revolutionized the world of science, the army and administration. Here's the story of the Dufour map, the mother of the Confederation's maps. Guillaume-Henri Dufour: Creator of Switzerland's first topographical map It all began when Guillaume-Henri Dufour was appointed quartermaster general of the Swiss army in 1832. For several years already, Switzerland had been planning to complete the topographical coverage of ...
History of the Alps
History of crystal makers at summit of the Alps
From time immemorial, men have climbed mountains, fascinated by the luminous brilliance of crystals. Treasure hunters exploring the heights. Mineral lovers and thrill-seekers. Here's the story of the crystal makers at summit . Crystals bloom in the Mont Blanc massif It all began 25 million years ago. The Earth shakes, the abyss boils. On the borders of Africa and Europe, tectonic plates clashed and tore each other apart. During their merciless struggle, cavities form in the heart of the rock. Water seeps into them, happy to escape for a while from the fury ...
Ascension Chronicles
Crossing the Aletschhorn In the bernese alps
June 2024. I'm about to reach summit on the Aletschhorn. Mother of the Aletschgletscher, Europe's largest glacier, this titanic mountain stands alone in the heart of eternal snow. I've been thinking about crossing the Aletschhorn for so long. But now it's time to go to bernese alps and make this dream come true. Crossing the Aletschhorn: Prelude to a trip to bernese alps It all began several years ago with a call from Vivian Bruchez. He had just crossed the Aletschhorn from west to east, and wanted to illustrate his expedition with one of ...
Alpine locations
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 ...
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.
Discover the artist
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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