On the Italian side of the massif, Mont Blanc de Courmayeur rises proudly to 4,748 meters, forming the "transalpine" extension of the main Mont Blanc summit . Set against a grandiose Alpine backdrop, this rocky, glacial pillar dominates the Courmayeur valley, offering plunging views of the sea of clouds and Italian relief. Between snow and granite, Mont Blanc de Courmayeur stands as a tribute to the unity of this massif, where borders disappear beneath the immensity of the mountain.
For Thomas Crauwelsfor Thomas Crauwels, photographing Mont Blanc from Courmayeur is to capture the Italian expression of a mythical summit . In his shots, the early-morning light warms the tapering ridges, while a veil of mist caresses the glacial slopes. Shades of gray, white and ochre intermingle to reveal the almost sacred silhouette of this colossus. Each image tells the story of an artist's passion for this unassuming sentinel of Mont Blanc, a pillar that echoes every high-mountain lover's quest for beauty and emotion.
