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Alpine locations
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 ...
Apartment decoration, Chalet decoration
From the majesty of the peaks to the warmth of an interior - a practical guide to sublimating your space with alpine art
The Alps have fascinated people for centuries. They inspire artists, nourish the collective imagination, and perpetuate a sense of grandeur while providing a profound sense of calm. Bringing Alpine art into your home is an invitation to experience the quiet strength and spirit so characteristic of life at altitude. This guide offers concrete, practical solutions for creating a summits atmosphere in harmony with your living space, whether it's a traditional chalet or a contemporary apartment. 1 Understanding the essence of alpine art contemporary alpine art is characterized by its diversity and ability to ...
Alpine locations
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, ...
Ascension Chronicles
Climbing story Conquest of Piz Bernina by the Biancograt
I've photographed Piz Bernina and its magnificent Biancograt ridge so many times. But now it's time for us to meet again. Alongside my guide, Johann Filliez, I'm heading for Graubünden, in the Swiss Alps. Together, we're about to embark on a grandiose journey to the Bernina summits . Together, we're about to climb Piz Bernina via the Biancograt before descending to Diavolezza. Ascent of Piz Bernina via Biancograt : Pontresina to Tschierva hut July 2024. The stormy skies keep the summits the Valais away from man. So Johann ...
History of the Alps
History of the first mountain refuges Alpine feat
From makeshift shelters to comfortable lodgings, alpine refuges have evolved over time. As landmarks in the heart of the mountains, they play an essential role in man's relationship with nature. Here, I present the history of the first mountain refuges, an Alpine feat at the gates of heaven. History of the first mountain refuges: from their origins to the advent of mountaineering At a time when the Alps were unexplored, only a few men ventured there, braving the cold and the dangers. Shepherds and hunters populating the valleys, crystal-makers and smugglers plying the summits to survive ...
Cottage decoration
The perfect blend of noble materials and fine art photography in exceptional chalets
In the world of exceptional alpine residences, the harmony between architecture, materials and art defines the true soul of a chalet. Beyond their primary function as homes, these residences become the stage for a subtle dialogue between mountain tradition and contemporary artistic expression. Among the most successful associations is the marriage of noble materials - century-old wood, local stone, patinated metals - and fine art photography, particularly monochrome high-mountain works that capture the very essence of the Alps. This alliance, far from being fortuitous, is based on a fine understanding of contrasts, resonances and complementarities. In this article, we explore the delicate art ...
Mountain Portraits
Aiguilles Rouges d'Arolla History of the ascent of an emblematic summit
The Valais Alps abound with gigantic, sublime mountains. But in the heart of this realm of rock and ice, nature has fashioned a massif without equal. Here, I present a portrait of the Aiguilles Rouges d'Arolla , a celestial journey to the gates of the sublime. Portrait of the Aiguilles Rouges d'Arolla : the birth of a colossal mountain The Aiguilles Rouges d'Arolla blaze in the skies above the Swiss Valais. Born from the union of summits and breccias, they take flight between Lac des Dix and Val d'Arolla. This mountain chain in the Valais Alps unfurls its ridges from the Col des ...
History of the Alps
History of black and white mountain photography
When rock and snow mingle with wind, the Alps shimmer and stir our souls. Contemplating this impetuous and dazzling nature, we are transported to the highest summits. A poetic journey or a quest for initiation, the peaks guide us from shadow to light, as if into the heart of ourselves. And when man photographs the mountain in black and white, it becomes a masterpiece, an eternal diamond. Black & white mountain photography: a complex art Until the 19th century, the high mountains remained a frightening, unexplored land. Then came the time of the first ascents...
Mountain Portraits
History of the Eiger Mythical giant of the bernese alps
The Eiger. The name resonates with us like that of a legendary hero. An inaccessible mountain, an implacable peak. Yet the Eiger is neither the highest nor the strongest of the summits of Grindelwald. So why is it so fascinating? Here's the story of the Eiger, the mythical giant of bernese alps. History of the Eiger: Birth of a giant in the Bernese mountainsOberland The Eiger was born one day from the Swiss Alps. When, at the dawn of time, sedimentary rocks folded and piled on top of each other shaped the Alps from the Lower Valais to the Säntis. The Eiger emerges from these upheavals, determined to ...
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 ...
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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