
Dome and Barre des Écrins
In the southern French Alps, the Barre des Écrins (4,101 m) and the Dôme des Écrins (4,009 m) stand as the only 4000-meter peaks in the Ecrins massif. True guardians of unspoilt nature, they dominate an area where rock and ice intertwine in wild harmony. La Barre, slender and more technical, stands out like a mineral fortress, while the Dôme, rounded and more accessible, invites you to experience high altitudes for the first time.
For Thomas Crauwelsevery expedition to these summits is a total immersion in the soul of the mountain. Inspired by the solemn silence of the glaciers and the southern light that magnifies the relief, he searches for the moment when shadow and light meet, revealing the power and grace of these peaks. From the sunrise caressing the ridges to the golden hues of twilight, the Barre and Dôme are constantly changing, offering a living canvas of striking contrasts.
Through his works, Thomas transports us into a universe where verticality becomes art and contemplation, an inner quest. These two summits, at once intimately linked and contrasting, embody the singular richness of the Ecrins massif : a refuge of serenity and grandeur, where we feel the majesty of a nature that is still sovereign.