N° 31 – Summer 2010

THIRTY DEGREES ISSUE 31 SUMMER 2010

Big Waves, in search of the impossible

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New horizons The clouds are clearing and it’s time to head for the beaches. Time to let off steam at a festival or two. Switzerland, and the whole of Europe, is buzzing to the beat of these crowd-gathering events. From Johnny Clegg to Norah Jones, globally acclaimed stars of the International music scene seem to have decided on Switzerland as the place to be this summer. Let’s meet a few of them, up-close as the Americans would say: Jay-Z, the king of hip hop; Janelle Monáe, a female Prince; the Belgian icon Milow; the Irish group TDCC (Two Door Cinema Club), big shots of the electro pop genre; and our delightful Swiss artist, Sophie Hunger. An opportunity to explore a new trend: a savvy blend of musical styles. Forget about rock alone. Open the doors to pop, folk, soul, funk and even music hall style. Stir a little and watch the music climb the charts.

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A small revolution is on the horizon too this coming summer: 30° is coming out in a fully-fledged English edition. With three editions in three languages we can really fly on the wings of a world without borders. Perspectives are endless. Lulled by the magical light of the midnight sun in Norway. How generous! Unicycles leaving the circus and taking to the streets. Staggering heights. Orlando Duque, the high-flying cliff diver has a lot to say about that. Why would he do that kind of thing? “Live each day as if it were your last.” Breaking your limits. That’s the daily challenge for adrenaline-fuelled surfers, tackling walls of water up to 20m high. Spectacular!

Vertigo, again, for the Nissan Outdoor Games teams, with cameras attached to their wrists or paragliding wings. Vertigo, yet again, with the Glacier Patrol and the Swiss Team who beat the last record by a mile. An excellent way to move mountains.

Have an excellent summer!

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Big Waves, in search of the impossible Nissan Outdoor Games, 2010 edition Street Unicycling, from the circus to the streets Portrait: Orlando Duque, high-flying sportsman Mountain biking: Bellwald, the genuine article A vintage year for the 2010 Glacier Patrol Recognition for Florent Troillet An interview with Nina Caprez

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Far too often forgotten when buying a car, the natural gas / biogas alternative nevertheless has amazing advantages… From both the environmental point of view – these vehicles emit between 60 and 95% less pollutants into the atmosphere than petrol or diesel vehicles – and an economic standpoint, because even though these vehicles are slightly more expensive to buy, they enable you to save nearly a third of the money you spend at the pump. Information for green transport enthusiasts… www.vehiculeagaz.ch

MOUNTAINEERING – A FIRST FOR EIGHT NEUCHATEL CLIMBERS A team of mountaineers from Neufchatel will be setting out next September to the Himalayas, in southern Tibet, close to the border with Bhutan, in order to try and make the first ascent of Karjiang (7,221 metres high). The region is little known and rarely visited. Only a handful of its peaks have been climbed and there are no accurate maps. www.cas-neuchatel.ch

Edurne Pasaban collection

MOBILITY – SMART DRIVING

EXHIBITION - BASQUIAT IN BASLE For the fiftieth anniversary of the birth of Basquiat, the Beyeler Foundation is organising a retrospective dedicated to the Haiti-born New York painter. The four major periods in the career of this artist who died before he was thirty will be shown through 135 works. Visit the exhibition in Basle until 5 September. www.beyeler.com

KITE-SURFING - GIN KITEBOARDING GAINS A PLACE ON THE PODIUM Gin Kiteboarding, the Swiss kite-maker founded by Fabienne Kaufmann, was able to promote the athletes in its team at the last Mondial du Vent (world wind powered sports event), which was held this spring at Leucate-Le Franqui.

Nicolas Gilles ended up at number 4 in the competition and Christophe Trebuchon came 10th. www.ginkites.com BOOK – SWITZERLAND VERSUS THE WORLD What with the Gaddafi affair, the UBS affair and the vote against minarets, Switzerland is under pressure. The whole world is at tether’s ends with its banking secrets and comfortable prosperity. The book “Switzerland versus The World”, published by Riverboom, gives a sensational look at life in Switzerland compared to the rest of the world: fur coats against burqas, neat Alpine beards against rampant ones in the Hindu Kush, guns firing flowers against allpowerful armies! www.riverboom.com

ONLINE SALES - THE QOQA SUCCESS STORY The Qoqa on-line retail site, created by Pascal Meyer in 2006, was lauded by Bilan magazine, which ranked it among the fifty Swiss business success stories.

With a novel concept that consists in putting a limited quantity of a high-tech product on sale at midnight every day of the week, Qoqa has surprised a lot of people. By selling a thousand iPads in 4 minutes before they were even on the market, Meyer and his team showed just what they were capable of. www.qoqa.ch

SAILING - AURÉLIEN DUCROZ ATTACKS THE ATLANTIC Extreme skiing champion Aurélien Ducroz will be in the line-up with his Nissan 417 yacht for the start of the 2011 edition of the Transat 6.50. Although he began the season with a promising result by finishing third in the Open DemiClé race for two-man crews, he lost his mast at the start of the Mini Pavois which meant he was not able to test his solo skills... www.aurelienducroz.com

Lizzie Himmel

Fiat Suisse / RR

EQUIPMENT – BIRTH OF BLACK DIAMOND 2.0 The famous Black Diamond brand of mountain equipment has just been bought by Clarus Corp for 90 million dollars. Peter Metcalf, joint founder of “Black Di”, sent a message to all staff in the company to explain that the buy-out is a second life and should provide a better financial footing. He went on to say that the company’s philosophy, based on enthusiasm and quality, would not change. www.blackdiamondequipment.com

Patrice Schreyer

WOMEN’S 14 X 8,000 – LOFTY CLAIMS Claims about the women’s 14 x 8,000 climb continue to rage. Korea’s Oh Eun-Sun claims to have completed the challenge first. However doubts remain as to her actual achievements.

The Nepalese government is to decide the issue. Spain’s Edurne Pasaban ended the challenge on the top of Shishapangma, on 17 May last. Either way, she is the first European woman to include the world’s 14 highest peaks in her achievements. www.edurnepasaban.com

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Dan Ferrer

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TeamWork, the computer services company operating throughout Switzerland, is encouraging its 140 consultants to set off and conquer the 82 peaks over 4,000 metres in the Alps. Three guides have been taken on for the adventure and are available for the company’s employees who want to take part in one or more climbs. TeamWork’s chairman, Philippe Rey-Gorrez, has given himself four years to meet the challenge, the first of its kind in the business world. www.teamworkvoileetmontagne.com

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CHALLENGE – A BUSINESS TACKLING 82 PEAKS OVER 4,000M

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Far too often forgotten when buying a car, the natural gas / biogas alternative nevertheless has amazing advantages… From both the environmental point of view – these vehicles emit between 60 and 95% less pollutants into the atmosphere than petrol or diesel vehicles – and an economic standpoint, because even though these vehicles are slightly more expensive to buy, they enable you to save nearly a third of the money you spend at the pump. Information for green transport enthusiasts… www.vehiculeagaz.ch

MOUNTAINEERING – A FIRST FOR EIGHT NEUCHATEL CLIMBERS A team of mountaineers from Neufchatel will be setting out next September to the Himalayas, in southern Tibet, close to the border with Bhutan, in order to try and make the first ascent of Karjiang (7,221 metres high). The region is little known and rarely visited. Only a handful of its peaks have been climbed and there are no accurate maps. www.cas-neuchatel.ch

Edurne Pasaban collection

MOBILITY – SMART DRIVING

EXHIBITION - BASQUIAT IN BASLE For the fiftieth anniversary of the birth of Basquiat, the Beyeler Foundation is organising a retrospective dedicated to the Haiti-born New York painter. The four major periods in the career of this artist who died before he was thirty will be shown through 135 works. Visit the exhibition in Basle until 5 September. www.beyeler.com

KITE-SURFING - GIN KITEBOARDING GAINS A PLACE ON THE PODIUM Gin Kiteboarding, the Swiss kite-maker founded by Fabienne Kaufmann, was able to promote the athletes in its team at the last Mondial du Vent (world wind powered sports event), which was held this spring at Leucate-Le Franqui.

Nicolas Gilles ended up at number 4 in the competition and Christophe Trebuchon came 10th. www.ginkites.com BOOK – SWITZERLAND VERSUS THE WORLD What with the Gaddafi affair, the UBS affair and the vote against minarets, Switzerland is under pressure. The whole world is at tether’s ends with its banking secrets and comfortable prosperity. The book “Switzerland versus The World”, published by Riverboom, gives a sensational look at life in Switzerland compared to the rest of the world: fur coats against burqas, neat Alpine beards against rampant ones in the Hindu Kush, guns firing flowers against allpowerful armies! www.riverboom.com

ONLINE SALES - THE QOQA SUCCESS STORY The Qoqa on-line retail site, created by Pascal Meyer in 2006, was lauded by Bilan magazine, which ranked it among the fifty Swiss business success stories.

With a novel concept that consists in putting a limited quantity of a high-tech product on sale at midnight every day of the week, Qoqa has surprised a lot of people. By selling a thousand iPads in 4 minutes before they were even on the market, Meyer and his team showed just what they were capable of. www.qoqa.ch

SAILING - AURÉLIEN DUCROZ ATTACKS THE ATLANTIC Extreme skiing champion Aurélien Ducroz will be in the line-up with his Nissan 417 yacht for the start of the 2011 edition of the Transat 6.50. Although he began the season with a promising result by finishing third in the Open DemiClé race for two-man crews, he lost his mast at the start of the Mini Pavois which meant he was not able to test his solo skills... www.aurelienducroz.com

Lizzie Himmel

Fiat Suisse / RR

EQUIPMENT – BIRTH OF BLACK DIAMOND 2.0 The famous Black Diamond brand of mountain equipment has just been bought by Clarus Corp for 90 million dollars. Peter Metcalf, joint founder of “Black Di”, sent a message to all staff in the company to explain that the buy-out is a second life and should provide a better financial footing. He went on to say that the company’s philosophy, based on enthusiasm and quality, would not change. www.blackdiamondequipment.com

Patrice Schreyer

WOMEN’S 14 X 8,000 – LOFTY CLAIMS Claims about the women’s 14 x 8,000 climb continue to rage. Korea’s Oh Eun-Sun claims to have completed the challenge first. However doubts remain as to her actual achievements.

The Nepalese government is to decide the issue. Spain’s Edurne Pasaban ended the challenge on the top of Shishapangma, on 17 May last. Either way, she is the first European woman to include the world’s 14 highest peaks in her achievements. www.edurnepasaban.com

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Dan Ferrer

Loris Von Siebenthal

TeamWork, the computer services company operating throughout Switzerland, is encouraging its 140 consultants to set off and conquer the 82 peaks over 4,000 metres in the Alps. Three guides have been taken on for the adventure and are available for the company’s employees who want to take part in one or more climbs. TeamWork’s chairman, Philippe Rey-Gorrez, has given himself four years to meet the challenge, the first of its kind in the business world. www.teamworkvoileetmontagne.com

Claude Baechtold/Riverboom

CHALLENGE – A BUSINESS TACKLING 82 PEAKS OVER 4,000M

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ADVERTISING – PELÉ, ZIDANE AND MARADONA PLAY… TABLETOP SOCCER Just a few weeks away from the Football World Cup, French luggage maker Louis Vuitton has chosen the three greatest football legends to illustrate its 2010 advertising campaign.

Zidane, Pelé and Maradona have been immortalised by Annie Leibovitz in a Madrid bar playing… tabletop soccer.

After previously choosing Gorbachev and Keith Richards as ambassadors, the luxury trademark wants to leave another mark… in the mind!

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WINDSURFING – 1,000 WINDSURFERS AT GRUISSAN A thousand consummate windsurfers got together from 13 to 16 May on Gruissan Beach in the South of France, defying the Tramontane which at times was gusting at up to 50 knots. Pierre Mortefon, won the regional leg of the 10th Défi Wind (Wind Challenge) after six superb runs.

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MOUNTAINEERING – A GOLD ICE AXE FOR REINHOLD MESSNER Reinhold Messner, the first mountaineer to climb the fourteen peaks over 8,000 metres, was awarded a gold ice axe last April for his lifetime achievements. He thus follows Walter Bonatti, a legendary figure in mountaineering. Other awards went to the Kazakhs Denis Urubko and Boris Dedeshko, for opening up a new direct route on Cho Oyu. The Americans Jed Brown and Kyle Dempster and the Scot Bruce Normand, who conquered Xuelian’s west ridge in five days, were also presented with awards. www.pioletsdor.org

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MODERN ART – ARTNET CELEBRATES 15 YEARS ON THE WEB Artnet, the first modern art gallery to be solely on the internet, is celebrating its 15th anniversary. By launching the first virtual shop window in Europe of its kind, Christiane Franquin made a shrewd move. She is now involved in promoting dozens of wellknown artists world-wide. www.artnet.ch

FREE-DIVING - WILLIAM TRUBRIDGE. WILL HE REACH 100 METRES? New Zealand free-diver William Trubridge set a new record by plummeting to a depth of 95 metres in his preferred speciality, “Constant Weight No Fins”. Trubridge added on an amazing 7 metres to his last performance, becoming the first to break the 300 foot barrier (91.4 metres). www.verticalblue.net

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EXPEDITION – SWISS ECO-REPORTERS GO ROUND THE WORLD The two Icarus Project eco-reporters set off last May from Yverdon (Vaud) in their strange wind and solar powered car.

For the next 15 months, they will be crossing some thirty countries on four continents. The sole aim of this world tour is to demonstrate novel initiatives in the sustainable development sphere, and in particular ones that combat CO2 emissions. Follow their progress on www.projet-icare.ch

Since the dawn of time, adrenaline-fuelled surfers continue to push their limits to the extreme. For them, surfing is not just a sport, it’s a true religion. We can only wonder how far we can really go when faced with these overwhelming walls of water. Every year, however, the surfing awards give us a glimpse‌

IN SEARCH OF THE IMPOSSIBLE

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BIG WAVES

Since the dawn of time, adrenaline-fuelled surfers continue to push their limits to the extreme. For them, surfing is not just a sport, it’s a true religion. We can only wonder how far we can really go when faced with these overwhelming walls of water. Every year, however, the surfing awards give us a glimpse‌

IN SEARCH OF THE IMPOSSIBLE

Fred Pompermayer/BillabongXXL

BIG WAVES

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Text°°° CHRISTELLE COULON For these big-wave hunters, the call of the ocean couldn’t be stronger. They have no opponents, they are alone against the ocean and facing the elements. Those gigantic waves demand total concentration. There is no room for error. According to what surfers say, the first time you’re faced with a towering wall of water, the whole of your body is filled with dread. But once in action, the feeling disappears and is replaced by an exquisite rush of adrenaline. At that stage, it is too late to hesitate, there’s no going back. No way of getting out of the wave. The only option is to ride your wave and keep your balance. It takes a long time to master big surf. It requires months, or even years, of training. You have to understand the wave you’re going to ride, watch it, be able to spot the traps and anticipate the risks. History has already shown that the ocean alone is the master, taking the life of several surfing legends. The sport calls for both respect and admiration.

To echo the courage of these extreme surfers, events were first organised in the eighties. It all started with the Eddie Aikau Memorial, in 1986. A superbly gifted surfer, Eddie Aikau was one of the first to tackle waves which, at the time, were absolutely terrifying. He became instantly famous, and his death placed him in the history books. This competi-

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tion was created to celebrate his feats. It bears his name and is held in Hawaii, at Waimea Bay, on the north coast of Oahu. The main feature of this competition is that the waves should reach at least 12 metres high. The standard is set and participants are hand picked. Only surfers who have been invited can hope to ride these enormous waves.

OVER 20 METRES HIGH! Another big event since the year 2000 are the Billabong XXL Big Wave Awards, which are given to the most committed surfers every year. Surfers who have ridden the biggest waves of the season. Five categories for a handful of men and women who continue to defy the surfing limits. This year, for their tenth an-

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niversary, the surfing awards held a lot of surprises. Beginning with an unimaginable swell off Tahiti, the biggest waves seen in the last three years appeared on 17 March 2010 at mythical Teahupoo. Local surfers Manoa Drollet and Raimana Van Bastolaer, and the Hawaiians Shane Dorian and Ian Walsh, were able to put in a perfect performance. But it was surely the German Sebastian Steudtner who stood out from the crowd. At the age of 24, this young surfer is not afraid of big waves and clearly showed it on 7 December 2009, confronting a stupendous wave at Jaws, Maui, Hawaii. Estimated at more than 20 metres high, it won him the award for the biggest wave surfed this season.

This thrill junkie, born in Nuremburg, travels every year to train in Hawaii. And if his current form is anything to go by, he’s not ready to give up yet.

The world of the “impossible” will always be there, in the mind, fanning surfing fever. All extreme surfers live for that alone, in an endless quest for the perfect wave, tirelessly awaiting the moment when the impossible becomes possible.

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- GRANT BAKER (Durban, South Africa) in the “Ride of the year” category, for his 13 February 2010 wave at Maverick’s, in California.

- SEBASTIAN STEUDTNER (Nuremburg, Germany) in the “Biggest Wave” category, for his 7 December 2009 wave at Jaws, Maui, Hawaii.

- RAIMANA VAN BASTOLAER (Tahiti) in the “Monster paddle” category, for his 17 March 2010 wave at Teahuppo, Tahiti.

- BROOKE PHILIPS in the “Verizon Wireless Wipeout” category, for his 18 October 2009 wave at Shipstern Bluff, Tasmania.

- SHANE DORIAN (Kona, Hawaii) in the “Surfline Best Overall Performance” category.

- MAYA GABEIRA (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) in the “Girls Best Performance” category. www.billabong.com

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PORTFOLIO ON THE BEACH WITH KEYSTONE

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NISSAN OUTDOOR GAMES, 2010 EDITION Text°°° VINCENT GILLIOZ The 8th edition of the Nissan Outdoor Games will be held in Chamonix Mont-Blanc from 8th to 15th of July this year. The five competing teams have already been selected, and most of them are already well-experienced in the concept, which involves producing a five-minute film in five days, focussing on five extreme outdoor sports activities. There is the Finnish team, Golgoht, winners in the summer of 2009; the Austro-German team, Argon, victorious in the 2009 winter edition; the Goosebumps team, a very strong international production team in which we should discover several Swiss athletes; the Russian team, which gained its first experience in Interlaken last summer; and lastly, the fifth group will be made up of some of the sportsmen from the Julbo team, accompanied by sportsmen from Chamonix who are specialists in certain

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disciplines. In this team, the film part will also be open to one or more young artists, via schools and training centres in the region. The organisation will announce the selection of the winning candidate or candidates on 15th June, three weeks before the beginning of the event.

Candidates must provide a 30-second teaser trailer to show off their skills, as well as a draft storyboard.

The mountain resort in Haute-Savoie, which has already hosted these games during the winters of 2008 and 2009, has been delighted by this project perfectly in line with the image of Chamonix and its activities. The authorities have therefore promised to renew their support for the event in 2011. The guides’ office, which has a close link with the event and is involved in promoting all outdoor activities, is also backing the concept.

Interlaken, which was home to the first

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Cyril Albasini up against a magnificent rock.

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All means are good to get the camera close to the action.

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Enormous slide for Moe Kelleher

NISSAN OUTDOOR GAMES, 2010 EDITION Text°°° VINCENT GILLIOZ The 8th edition of the Nissan Outdoor Games will be held in Chamonix Mont-Blanc from 8th to 15th of July this year. The five competing teams have already been selected, and most of them are already well-experienced in the concept, which involves producing a five-minute film in five days, focussing on five extreme outdoor sports activities. There is the Finnish team, Golgoht, winners in the summer of 2009; the Austro-German team, Argon, victorious in the 2009 winter edition; the Goosebumps team, a very strong international production team in which we should discover several Swiss athletes; the Russian team, which gained its first experience in Interlaken last summer; and lastly, the fifth group will be made up of some of the sportsmen from the Julbo team, accompanied by sportsmen from Chamonix who are specialists in certain

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disciplines. In this team, the film part will also be open to one or more young artists, via schools and training centres in the region. The organisation will announce the selection of the winning candidate or candidates on 15th June, three weeks before the beginning of the event.

Candidates must provide a 30-second teaser trailer to show off their skills, as well as a draft storyboard.

The mountain resort in Haute-Savoie, which has already hosted these games during the winters of 2008 and 2009, has been delighted by this project perfectly in line with the image of Chamonix and its activities. The authorities have therefore promised to renew their support for the event in 2011. The guides’ office, which has a close link with the event and is involved in promoting all outdoor activities, is also backing the concept.

Interlaken, which was home to the first

Christophe Margot

Cyril Albasini up against a magnificent rock.

Patrik Lindqvist

Patrik Lindqvist

A. Zhdanov

The Russian team taking off in Lauterbrunnen, with Andrey Kar Boldyrev and Lika Borzova

Christoffer Sjöström

Robin Chauvin (France) hurtling down a steep hill, even in foggy weather.

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This competitive event, which involves making a film featuring five extreme outdoor sporting disciplines with only five days of filming, is leaving Interlaken and heading to a new location. The world elite in these extreme sports disciplines will meet in July this year in Chamonix MontBlanc. Here’s a taste of what’s to come.

All means are good to get the camera close to the action.

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editions, has, for its part, not wished to pursue this adventure. The Lauterbrunnen cliff-set backdrops will no longer be the setting for the amazing feats achieved during these high-speed film shoots. And the Eiger d’Or, the award traditionally presented to the winners at the time of the Swiss events, is now replaced by the Aiguille d’Or (Golden Needle), in reference to the Aiguille du Midi.

Petri Kovalainen

OUTSTANDING INGENUITY After staging two editions per year, summer and winter, the organisers, Nicolas Hale-Woods and David Carlier, have decided to review the concept to keep the fans eager for the next edition, and above all, to take more time to organise the event. The two enthusiasts are also in charge of the Free Ride World Tour, which keeps them highly busy from November to April. It currently looks like we will be heading back towards one annual edition.

The main concept, however, remains unchanged, since it has been tried and tested successfully several times over.

Five teams have five days in order to produce a five-minute film focussing

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f Loïc Gaidioz exploring the heights of the town centre.

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on five outdoor sporting disciplines: base jump, paragliding, kayaking, mountain biking and mountaineering. The sports must be filmed within the boundary of the Mont Blanc Massif, and all of the images must be shot during the five days of the games. A panel of judges will choose the best production, as for a film festival. All film professionals agree on the fact that this project is unique and particularly challenging, since one week is generally needed in order to take high-quality shoots in a single sport discipline. In order to make up for this lack of time, the teams have developed some ingenious filming techniques since the first editions, five years ago. A transportable carbon fibre camera crane, a zip-line extended between the trees for travelling shots, and a system to attach a camera to paragliding wings are only a few examples of these innovative ideas which can be found subsequently in other productions. Ideal locations are scouted out in the weeks preceding the beginning of the event, and the storyboards, written most often by professionals, are well defined before arriving on site.

A quick look at YouTube reminds us how far the quality of productions has come. The current clips do not have much in common with those presented during the first editions. The elites of the athletic world in each of the disciplines are still present today, and the filming teams have made considerable strides forward. The film Gravity Super Heroes, produced in 2005 by Ride The Planets, is possibly the best proof of this progress.

The 2010 Nissan Outdoor Games therefore promise to be even more amazing than ever, and the five teams competing are going to have to be innovative in order to stand out on this new summer playing field. www.outdoorgames.org

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The unicycle has escaped from the circus and hit the streets, where there is endless fun to be had. For several years, this modern sporting discipline has been endlessly testing the limits of balance, venturing onto more and more challenging terrain. A wheel, a saddle, a pair of pedals, plenty of training, and you’re on your bike. Well, almost. We take a look at this new extreme sport.

STREET UNICYCLING FROM THE CIRCUS TO THE STREETS In our minds, the unicycle is something primarily found in the circus environment as an essential aspect of the show, designed to add to the spectacle and win our admiration. But about ten years ago the unicycle broke out of the big top to explore the many delights offered by the outside world. From then on, the aim was no longer simply to advance while retaining balance, but to use obstacles, whether natural, part of the urban fabric or specially designed, to perform tricks. Once the basic technique has been mastered, practitioners of this new-generation balancing act then take things further in search of new kicks.

The unicycle is gaining great popularity across the world. The streets of the big cities have been the first to witness the appearance of these enthusiasts who are seemingly determined to get around on just one wheel. Since 2006, street unicycling has even been recognised as its own discipline. Unicycle fever is spreading fast and we can certainly expect extreme-sports fanatics to be seen doing huge spins, jumping off tall steps, sliding along rails, and all with lots of style! The unicycle, whether practiced street, flat or trial, is now undeniably part of the extended family of extreme sports.

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François Lizé, alias Bobousse (born 28/08/87) has been unicycling for 6 years. Backed by sponsorship and highly committed to the discipline, he works every day to spread the word about this sport and teach it to new recruits.

We met up with this unicycle addict.

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- How did you discover the unicycle?

When I was in high school I joined a circus workshop and learned to juggle and stuff like that... One day we went to a fes-

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Text°°° CHRISTELLE COULON

The unicycle has escaped from the circus and hit the streets, where there is endless fun to be had. For several years, this modern sporting discipline has been endlessly testing the limits of balance, venturing onto more and more challenging terrain. A wheel, a saddle, a pair of pedals, plenty of training, and you’re on your bike. Well, almost. We take a look at this new extreme sport.

STREET UNICYCLING FROM THE CIRCUS TO THE STREETS In our minds, the unicycle is something primarily found in the circus environment as an essential aspect of the show, designed to add to the spectacle and win our admiration. But about ten years ago the unicycle broke out of the big top to explore the many delights offered by the outside world. From then on, the aim was no longer simply to advance while retaining balance, but to use obstacles, whether natural, part of the urban fabric or specially designed, to perform tricks. Once the basic technique has been mastered, practitioners of this new-generation balancing act then take things further in search of new kicks.

The unicycle is gaining great popularity across the world. The streets of the big cities have been the first to witness the appearance of these enthusiasts who are seemingly determined to get around on just one wheel. Since 2006, street unicycling has even been recognised as its own discipline. Unicycle fever is spreading fast and we can certainly expect extreme-sports fanatics to be seen doing huge spins, jumping off tall steps, sliding along rails, and all with lots of style! The unicycle, whether practiced street, flat or trial, is now undeniably part of the extended family of extreme sports.

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Adrien Delecroix / RR

François Lizé, alias Bobousse (born 28/08/87) has been unicycling for 6 years. Backed by sponsorship and highly committed to the discipline, he works every day to spread the word about this sport and teach it to new recruits.

We met up with this unicycle addict.

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- How did you discover the unicycle?

When I was in high school I joined a circus workshop and learned to juggle and stuff like that... One day we went to a fes-

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Arnold d’Hostel Adrien Delecroix / RR

Adrien Delecroix / RR

tival and one of the few things I’d never tried was the unicycle. I had a go, and was immediately hooked. I worked at it non-stop for two half-days until I managed to do my first hundred metres, and I haven’t quit it since.

- How important is the unicycle in your life?

These days the unicycle plays a really important role in my life and is part of my well-being. I regularly perform at exhibitions, locally and nationally (and further afield when I’m asked) and I give classes and courses.

- You’re just back from Stockton-on-Tees in England where the British Unicycle Convention was taking place. Can you tell us about the event and how it went for you?

The BUC (British Unicycle Convention) is the biggest English unicyclist gathering, the equivalent of the CFM (Coupe de France de Unicycle). I wasn’t competing because I only do flat and there’s no flat competition at the BUC. The flat discipline isn’t very widespread over there, so people were pretty impressed by what I did, and it gave me the chance to introduce a few unicyclists to it.

- What do you hope to do next with unicycling?

To manage to do all the new tricks I’ve been thinking about, and to help the unicycle develop even more and become really well known to the general public.

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- What are your favourite tricks?

My favourite tricks are „unispins“ (180, 360, 540, 720). To do this trick the unicyclist has to jump up, spin the unicycle round and land back on it. Those kinds of tricks look great and really impress people watching, whether they’re beginners or experts.

I also like all the tricks based around „coasting“. Coasting means rolling along without touching either the pedals or the tyres. It’s a question of sheer balance, a total thrill.

A short anecdote…

In 1944, Swiss unicyclist Aloïs Grandjean (born 1906) was already smashing the distance records by travelling 325 km through Brunnen-Zurich-Berne-Fribourg-Lausanne in 24 hours and 32 minutes, earning him a “1944 Olympics” vermillion medal.

Not such a new sport after all…

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Text°°° FRÉDÉRIC REIN This is a story about the return to a more harmonious living environment. A slow, but sure process, with shades of green starting to brighten up the monotonous grey of our urban hubs. Mother Nature, shut away in parks up until now, is paying more frequent visits to the streets of our Swiss towns. There is obviously the usual floral display on balconies, but this is no longer the exception to the rule. Little by little, beautiful species are taking to the streets, blending into buildings like architectural works themselves. The change in atmosphere is remarkable. Be it in Lausanne, at Flon for example, where the subway station is adorned with delightful embellishments, or in Zurich, where one can see ivy draping down from the metal framework of a former industrial area.

We are certainly at the beginning of a new urban era. An era where we shift direction away from a soulless world, according to Jacques Ferrier, designer of the Shanghai Expo 2010 France pavilion. “In addition to the challenges linked to the ever-increasing density of town population and the development of public transport networks, bringing floral diversity to public areas is an excellent way of making our towns more attractive. But this is going to be a long process, and although there is little consistency between initiatives taking place in Switzerland today, at least these initiatives exist.” explains Verena Schaeffer, a German town planner living in Lausanne,

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Vertical garden of the Museum of Ethnology, Musée du quai Branly, France

MOTHER NATURE COMES TO TOWN

What if urban landscapes were ideal places for plants to grow? In these modern times, we see more and more examples of green architecture along our streets and among our buildings. According to specialists, this is only the start of what will become a new era for urban landscaping. We take a look at the reasons behind this turnaround.

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Text°°° FRÉDÉRIC REIN This is a story about the return to a more harmonious living environment. A slow, but sure process, with shades of green starting to brighten up the monotonous grey of our urban hubs. Mother Nature, shut away in parks up until now, is paying more frequent visits to the streets of our Swiss towns. There is obviously the usual floral display on balconies, but this is no longer the exception to the rule. Little by little, beautiful species are taking to the streets, blending into buildings like architectural works themselves. The change in atmosphere is remarkable. Be it in Lausanne, at Flon for example, where the subway station is adorned with delightful embellishments, or in Zurich, where one can see ivy draping down from the metal framework of a former industrial area.

We are certainly at the beginning of a new urban era. An era where we shift direction away from a soulless world, according to Jacques Ferrier, designer of the Shanghai Expo 2010 France pavilion. “In addition to the challenges linked to the ever-increasing density of town population and the development of public transport networks, bringing floral diversity to public areas is an excellent way of making our towns more attractive. But this is going to be a long process, and although there is little consistency between initiatives taking place in Switzerland today, at least these initiatives exist.” explains Verena Schaeffer, a German town planner living in Lausanne,

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Vertical garden of the Museum of Ethnology, Musée du quai Branly, France

MOTHER NATURE COMES TO TOWN

What if urban landscapes were ideal places for plants to grow? In these modern times, we see more and more examples of green architecture along our streets and among our buildings. According to specialists, this is only the start of what will become a new era for urban landscaping. We take a look at the reasons behind this turnaround.

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Via Giulia street, Italy, taken over by rampant vegetation. who puts this trend down to public awareness of sustainable development issues.

In a time when it is predicted that the Swiss population will massively take to the towns, and already half of the world’s population are already city-dwellers, humankind is moving the vegetable kingdom with it. The trend of the 80’s in Switzerland, which was to go to the country to have a greener lifestyle, is no longer really the case. “We’re not going to have more space in our cities in the future. So we have to put all kinds of places to good use, using clever design practices. We can also take our inspiration from what is going on elsewhere, on the other sides of our borders. In Berlin, for example, this trend was already adopted in the 1980’s, and in Stuttgart, plants must be planted on all new flat-roof buildings.” compares the specialist. To think that in Tokyo or New York, we even hear about urban farming, with fruit and vegetables grown in roof gardens. Produce that is sometimes even sold in the stores just below!

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AN EXTREMELY POSITIVE ROLE Not only pretty, and sometimes even nourishing, this urban vegetation has other cards to play. Tree-shaded areas help forge social links, creating meeting places. Places for talking or recreation. They bring us together, creating a village-like mood.

Not forgetting the active absorption of pollution through all kinds of leaves; soaking up part of our CO2 emissions. And believe it or not, these green patches of the city are also a synonym for biodiversity. “Various studies, namely those carried out by the University of Fribourg, have proved that green areas of certain cities have a biodiversity that is even greater than in the woods!” states Verena Schaeffer. After having been consigned to the ranks of aesthetically attractive, by the

f Converted former industrial area of the «MFO-Park», in Zurich, Neu-Oerlikon.

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aristocrats of the Renaissance period, and then praised for their hygienic virtues in the 19th and 20th centuries, in the 21st century vegetation should at last have the right to live in the city.

There remains one question, however, that has already been asked by Verena Schaeffer. Are we really going to leave room for plants to express themselves freely, or will we subdue them and keep them under control at all cost? How far will we go, here in Switzerland, without getting out the shears? Only the future can say… but in a time where it seems to be in our nature to take to the towns, it seems logical to invite Mother Nature to come along with us!

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In the last few years the summer season has turned into a succession of worries, instead of being the most light-hearted time of year. In addition to the dread of not starting a diet in time to show off a perfect body, there is the real fear of those nasty UVs. The health and safety campaigns have done their job and it is no longer the done thing to exhibit a suntan on return from holidays. Out goes the “toast attitude” and long live sunblock!

So how can we mix sun and beauty with no worries?

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Text°°° RACHEL BARBEZAT Gone are the days when colleagues would greet me with “Oh you’ve got a lovely tan!” on my return from a desert island. In those days, holidays meant a bit of swimming and then long hours frying in the sun with monoï oil for protection. The only worry was where to find the right bar terrace for a long lazy aperitif. Days went by without plans or timetable. But now, there’s no room for improvisation! Everything has to be tightly scheduled, starting with sun exposure, which is not recommended between 11am and 4pm. If you still want to brave the danger, then it should be under strict conditions, as one of my friends hastened to

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remind me when I complained of a sunburnt shoulder.

Indeed, the new trend recommends sunbathing and swimming covered up, either with a minimum 15 SPF sunscreen and a hat, or even a long-sleeved cotton shirt, for those with particularly sensitive skin. What organisation! With all these restrictions, it’s no wonder that all - or almost all - cosmetic brands, are now offering self-tanning products in the form of mousses, creams and sprays. It’s the only way to get a tan without the sun... That said, it does allow you to look like you’re just back from holiday all year round - without putting your skin at risk in the process!

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In 2008, Robert Pattinson was unknown to the general public. A former English model and largely anonymous actor with an unusual physical appearance, his career was in the doldrums. But since his role as a romantic vampire in “Twilight” he has become a true phenomenon.

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Text°°° RACHEL BARBEZAT As proof of his success, Robert Pattinson finally made it to Madame Tussauds in London last month, when the managers of this pantheon of celebrities bowed to the wishes of his legions of groupies and created a replica of the handsome thespian known to his fans as “R-Pattz”.

Since its inauguration, his wax statue has attracted thousands of adolescent girls (and often their mothers too) who, while awaiting their chance to meet their idol in the flesh, can at least kiss the cheek of his double as often as they like!

There is no doubt that the actor has a certain charm, with his rebellious attitude and carefully dishevelled look contributing to his legendary appeal. But how has this young man, whose film appearances often used to end up on the cutting room floor, now managed to create such a buzz?

Robert Pattinson’s story is the kind of fairytale that might inspire a Hollywood director. His career path demonstrates how perseverance can pay off in the end. After numerous setbacks, and what must have been the shortest modelling career in history, the young Pattinson finally snagged the role of Cedric Diggory in “Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire” in 2005. This was his first real contact with the world of cinema, and brought him to the attention of the industry. At the time, a few critics boldly described him as the next Jude Law. But even they could not have imagined that, just a couple of years later, his popularity would far surpass that of Mr Law. And when he attended the casting of the “Twilight” saga to audition for the role of Edward

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Cullen, young Bob himself could never have dreamed that the film would alter his life to such an extent and provoke riots on its release.

This feature film, adapted from the bestseller by Stephenie Meyer, tells of the troubled relationship between a woman, Bella Swan, and a vampire, Edward Cullen. It was a huge boxoffice hit when released in 2009. “Twilight: New Moon”, the continued adventures of the film’s two leads, was equally successful. And it goes without saying that fans of the series are impatiently awaiting the third instalment, “Twilight: Eclipse”, coming to cinemas on 7 July. The good news for Pattinson’s female admirers is that the “new James Dean” will be omnipresent over the next few months, starring in “Bel Ami” alongside Uma Thurman, in “Water For Elephants”, and then in the western “Unbound Captives”. It seems that his fans will have a chance to get their teeth into Robert for some time to come...

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flicks. The first is being offered by Orange Cinéma (for programme and locations visit www.orangecinema.ch), which erects a big screen every year by the banks of Lake Zurich.

From 15 July to 15 August, they will be showing both recent blockbusters and the very latest releases, such as “Shrek Forever After” or “Sex and The City 2”, and various bars, restaurants and a lounge will also be open for the occasion.

The second option in Zurich is the Kino am Berg, which takes place from 2 to 22 August on the heights overlooking the city, at the Uto Kulm hotel, which can only be reached after a 15-minute walk. At the summit, the audience will be able to – for a 79 francs entrance fee – watch films in a truly

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STARS OF THE SCREEN

UNDER STARRY During the summer, big screens will be popping up outdoors just about everywhere, in response to the huge popularity of openair cinemas in Switzerland right now. And screenings will not just take place in the big cities, but also up in the mountains. We look at a few of the best outdoor venues for watching a film.

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Text°°° RACHEL BARBEZAT Some movies will be staged with Lake Geneva or Lake Zurich in the backdrop, others in the courtyards of historic buildings, or even on a mountainside. The actual location does not really matter; what is important is that each site offers a magical setting for the audience to watch, or re-watch, a great film or two on the big screen.

In Switzerland, the first open-air venues appear in mid-May, and the curtain falls at the end of September. This year, the kick-off takes place in the south of the country, on 19 May at Castelgrande-Bellinzone. Elsewhere, in French-speaking and German-speaking Switzerland, dates vary according to venues and organisers. Zurich has two options for fans of al fresco

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unique setting with an impressive panoramic view, topped off with delicious barbecued and grilled food provided by the restaurant.

And the major cities in the German speaking part also have plenty to offer in terms of outdoor cinema, with screenings in Basel from 5 to 29 August on Münsterplatz, and in Berne on the Grosse Schanze from 29 July to 29 August.

GREAT DIVERSITY In the French-speaking part, Geneva will host the Orange Cinéma. From 6 July to 22 August, it will set up camp at Port-Noir, in a magical spot looking out over the lake.

While waiting for the doors to open, at 7.00 pm, foodlovers will be able to sample local dishes and wine on the stilted terrace with a 360° view. There will be plenty to keep the audience busy until screening time, at around 9.30 pm.

Nowadays, these facilities can be found at most public open-air cinemas. In the last few years however, outdoor theatres have sought to diversify, and now have something for almost everyone. Lovers of original and arthouse films, for example, will be delighted by the listings at Zinéma in Lausanne, where 9 outdoor screens will be set up in the idyllic surroundings of Mon-Repos park.

And those seeking amazing locations and varied programmes (“Oceans”, “Little Nicholas”, “Invictus”, etc.) should enjoy the open-air events sponsored by Pro Natura (www.pronatura.ch), taking place in Aletsch, on the Riederfurka, and in Les Grisons, at Zernez, as well as, from 18 to 21 August, on the summit of Vounetz (Charmey/VS), at an altitude of 1630 metres. You’ll need to take a cable-car to get there, but if you make the effort you’ll see why this is the perfect place for a great view of the stars, both on screen and off…

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flicks. The first is being offered by Orange Cinéma (for programme and locations visit www.orangecinema.ch), which erects a big screen every year by the banks of Lake Zurich.

From 15 July to 15 August, they will be showing both recent blockbusters and the very latest releases, such as “Shrek Forever After” or “Sex and The City 2”, and various bars, restaurants and a lounge will also be open for the occasion.

The second option in Zurich is the Kino am Berg, which takes place from 2 to 22 August on the heights overlooking the city, at the Uto Kulm hotel, which can only be reached after a 15-minute walk. At the summit, the audience will be able to – for a 79 francs entrance fee – watch films in a truly

Régis Colombo / www.diapo.ch

STARS OF THE SCREEN

UNDER STARRY During the summer, big screens will be popping up outdoors just about everywhere, in response to the huge popularity of openair cinemas in Switzerland right now. And screenings will not just take place in the big cities, but also up in the mountains. We look at a few of the best outdoor venues for watching a film.

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Text°°° RACHEL BARBEZAT Some movies will be staged with Lake Geneva or Lake Zurich in the backdrop, others in the courtyards of historic buildings, or even on a mountainside. The actual location does not really matter; what is important is that each site offers a magical setting for the audience to watch, or re-watch, a great film or two on the big screen.

In Switzerland, the first open-air venues appear in mid-May, and the curtain falls at the end of September. This year, the kick-off takes place in the south of the country, on 19 May at Castelgrande-Bellinzone. Elsewhere, in French-speaking and German-speaking Switzerland, dates vary according to venues and organisers. Zurich has two options for fans of al fresco

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unique setting with an impressive panoramic view, topped off with delicious barbecued and grilled food provided by the restaurant.

And the major cities in the German speaking part also have plenty to offer in terms of outdoor cinema, with screenings in Basel from 5 to 29 August on Münsterplatz, and in Berne on the Grosse Schanze from 29 July to 29 August.

GREAT DIVERSITY In the French-speaking part, Geneva will host the Orange Cinéma. From 6 July to 22 August, it will set up camp at Port-Noir, in a magical spot looking out over the lake.

While waiting for the doors to open, at 7.00 pm, foodlovers will be able to sample local dishes and wine on the stilted terrace with a 360° view. There will be plenty to keep the audience busy until screening time, at around 9.30 pm.

Nowadays, these facilities can be found at most public open-air cinemas. In the last few years however, outdoor theatres have sought to diversify, and now have something for almost everyone. Lovers of original and arthouse films, for example, will be delighted by the listings at Zinéma in Lausanne, where 9 outdoor screens will be set up in the idyllic surroundings of Mon-Repos park.

And those seeking amazing locations and varied programmes (“Oceans”, “Little Nicholas”, “Invictus”, etc.) should enjoy the open-air events sponsored by Pro Natura (www.pronatura.ch), taking place in Aletsch, on the Riederfurka, and in Les Grisons, at Zernez, as well as, from 18 to 21 August, on the summit of Vounetz (Charmey/VS), at an altitude of 1630 metres. You’ll need to take a cable-car to get there, but if you make the effort you’ll see why this is the perfect place for a great view of the stars, both on screen and off…

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FESTIVAL TIME IS HERE AGAIN… July and August are a time for some of Switzerland’s most important music festivals, and with them an array of artists from very different genres. 30° looks at five of them who are sure to make an impression on festival-goers this summer.

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Text°°° FRÉDÉRIC REIN The word festival could not be more appropriate, for the atmosphere is certainly festive at the many short musical events which follow one another every year throughout the summer in Switzerland. In July and August, numerous small festivals are held all over the country, as well as five major festivals which are much spoken of…

Let’s begin with the largest of them – and the second largest in the whole of Europe in terms of attendance – the Paléo Festival Nyon (20 to 25 July). For its 35th edition, its world village section will be honouring southern Africa, including an appearance from the legendary Johnny Clegg. The line-up will also lean heavily on French singers, including Jacques Dutronc, Alain Souchon, NTM, M, Olivia Ruiz and Diam’s. The female French rapper will also be performing at Open Air Frauenfeld (9 to 11 July), alongside Eminem, Jay-Z, Stress and Die Fantastischen Vier. But before that (2 to 17 July) the world renowned Montreux Jazz Festival will take place, the 44th under this name, where featured artists will include Norah Jones, Janelle Monáe, Massive Attack and Tori Amos. At the Gurten Festival in Berne, from 15 to 18 July, old favourites will be on the bill

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– Empire of the Sun, Faith No More, Stereophonics, Skunk Anansie – as well as rising stars, such as Gossip, Amy Macdonald and Rodrigo y Gabriela. And finally, from 11 to 14 August, Status Quo, Placebo and Christophe Maé will be gracing the stage of Avenches arena for the Rock Oz’Arènes Festival.

30 ° takes a closer look at five talented artists of very different styles certain to make an impression on Swiss festival-goers this year : Janelle Monáe’s retro-futurist world, the electro-pop of young Irish outfit Two Door Cinema Club, the pop-rock crossed with folk of Belgian singer-songwriter Milow, the unclassifiable and spellbinding Swiss performer Sophie Hunger, and the icon of American rap Jay-Z…

See complete programmes for all five festivals at: www.gurtenfestival.ch www.paleo.ch www.montreuxjazz.com www.openair-frauenfeld.ch www.rockozarenes.com

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“I don’t have a future, but I have a guitar!” he once said. But his guitar music is exactly what enables Milow to put a fresh perspective on his future prospects. His famous remake of 50 cent’s Ayo Technology sent him to stardom in 2008 where he has remained ever since. In Europe, the remake was more successful than the original. By breathing new life into a track that was far removed from his musical style, namely by changing the melody, this talented singer-songwriter from Leuven, Belgium, got the international recognition he deserved. His is a rather old fashioned style, a cross between pop rock and folk, and people just love it.

At 29, Jonathan Vandenbroeck, aka Milow, has gone back to basics with a simplicity that brings Tracy Chapman to mind. Tell this Flemish singer that he reminds you of Bruce Springsteen or Neil Young and he’ll take it as the highest compliment. He’s a huge fan of both. His slightly melancholic voice is different to

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MILOW Milow will be performing at the Gurten Festival in Berne on 22 July and at the Paléo Festival Nyon.

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theirs of course, but his intentions are the same. Like his idols he tells stories, with a slightly “old school” style that suits him well.

His references are a long way off from Ayo Technology’s world of cybersex and pornography. His lyrics are always tinged with darkness and the tracks on the soberly named album, Milow (2009), are no exception. Milow’s second single, You Don’t Know, tells the story of a nocturnal encounter with a stranger.

It’s all about people you are close to moving away. Canada, the only lighthearted track on the album, tells the story of a fictional bathroom singer who wants to conquer the world.

But it’s just a daydream of an office worker, who doesn’t want the dream to fade. Similar story to Milow’s, whose vocation dawned upon him when he saw Pink Floyd in concert, at the age of 12.

Little by little, Jacques Brel’s compatriot made his way into the music industry. In 2004, he was a finalist in one of Belgium’s biggest rock contests. His success was soon well established in Belgium (two albums and two singles went gold in 5 years) and took on an international dimension with Ayo Technology and then Milow. The latter is actually a compilation of two albums which were released in Belgium and the Netherlands in 2006 and 2008. Our bald Belgian friend will be telling you his story in person at the Gurten and Paléo festivals. It will be his chance to prove that he didn’t just release one good remake, that he’s not a one-shot artist whose name will be forgotten in a few years time. He’s sure to sing out loud and clear that he has a guitar and a future that goes with it!

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AN “OLD SCHOOL” STORYTELLER

“I don’t have a future, but I have a guitar!” he once said. But his guitar music is exactly what enables Milow to put a fresh perspective on his future prospects. His famous remake of 50 cent’s Ayo Technology sent him to stardom in 2008 where he has remained ever since. In Europe, the remake was more successful than the original. By breathing new life into a track that was far removed from his musical style, namely by changing the melody, this talented singer-songwriter from Leuven, Belgium, got the international recognition he deserved. His is a rather old fashioned style, a cross between pop rock and folk, and people just love it.

At 29, Jonathan Vandenbroeck, aka Milow, has gone back to basics with a simplicity that brings Tracy Chapman to mind. Tell this Flemish singer that he reminds you of Bruce Springsteen or Neil Young and he’ll take it as the highest compliment. He’s a huge fan of both. His slightly melancholic voice is different to

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MILOW Milow will be performing at the Gurten Festival in Berne on 22 July and at the Paléo Festival Nyon.

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theirs of course, but his intentions are the same. Like his idols he tells stories, with a slightly “old school” style that suits him well.

His references are a long way off from Ayo Technology’s world of cybersex and pornography. His lyrics are always tinged with darkness and the tracks on the soberly named album, Milow (2009), are no exception. Milow’s second single, You Don’t Know, tells the story of a nocturnal encounter with a stranger.

It’s all about people you are close to moving away. Canada, the only lighthearted track on the album, tells the story of a fictional bathroom singer who wants to conquer the world.

But it’s just a daydream of an office worker, who doesn’t want the dream to fade. Similar story to Milow’s, whose vocation dawned upon him when he saw Pink Floyd in concert, at the age of 12.

Little by little, Jacques Brel’s compatriot made his way into the music industry. In 2004, he was a finalist in one of Belgium’s biggest rock contests. His success was soon well established in Belgium (two albums and two singles went gold in 5 years) and took on an international dimension with Ayo Technology and then Milow. The latter is actually a compilation of two albums which were released in Belgium and the Netherlands in 2006 and 2008. Our bald Belgian friend will be telling you his story in person at the Gurten and Paléo festivals. It will be his chance to prove that he didn’t just release one good remake, that he’s not a one-shot artist whose name will be forgotten in a few years time. He’s sure to sing out loud and clear that he has a guitar and a future that goes with it!

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JANELLE

MONÁE ’S

Don’t talk to Janelle Monáe about borders: they do not belong in her retrofuturist world. The 25-year-old American, a native of Kansas, cooks up a post-modern blend of pop, soul, funk, rock and music hall. She may be reminiscent of a mini-James Brown, but she’s also a unique character in her own right, with her outfits from another era and her unusual hairstyles.

Artist at heart from early childhood, Janelle Monáe began by attending classes at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York. But she soon realised the limited and stereotypical nature of Broadway roles available to an African-American woman. She set off for Atlanta. “If this city was open-minded enough to understand Outkast’s vision, it would do the same for me”, says this incredibly imaginative young singer. She met Nate Wonder and Chuck Lightning of Wondaland Arts Society, and worked with them on her debut album “Metropolis”, which contains just a few tracks.

In it, she tells the tale of a cyborg fighting for the right to love. “This record was a representation of the city in my head”, she explains.

In 2005, this modern-day Judy Garland with a touch of Grace Jones sang for Big Boi from Outkast and won him over. He asked the songwriter/composer/interpreter to help write the group’s new album, released in 2006, and invited her to sing on two of its tracks, including “Call the Law”. She then signed to the label run by P. Diddy, who describes her as a “true visionary with her own sound and a hypnotic presence”. Her first full-length album “The ArchAndroid”, due for release on 18 June, contains the single “Tightrope”, her latest duo with Big Boi. On this track, the emotional android has been caught on the run and is now in a psychiatric hospital!

Vogue magazine speaks of Janelle Monáe as “the first female pop icon of her new opus, on which we see a city emerging from the top of her head…

A universe somewhere between Walt Disney and Salvador Dali, between Stevie Wonder and Outkast.

Simply out of this world!

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RETRO-FUTURIST WORLD!

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Janelle Monáe will make an exclusive Swiss appearance on 6 July at the Montreux Jazz Festival.

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JAY-Z MUSIC

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ICON OF AMERICAN RAP Openair Frauenfeld has managed to secure an appearance from an icon of American rap, a musical legend who has been even more successful in the recording industry than Elvis Presley! With his latest album “The Blueprint 3” – the third part of the “Blueprint” series unveiled on 11 September 2001 – Jay-Z has now had 11 US chart-topping albums, beating the King’s record of 10! This superstar, who’s real name is Shawn Corey Carter, has released flawless disc after disc, achieving both great commercial success and widespread critical acclaim.

Raised by his mother in a tough district of Brooklyn, New York, he reacted by becoming a true businessman. In 1996, when no label would sign him, he set up his own production company and recorded his first album. Success came fast, and earnings soon started flowing in. So much so that he has made the Forbes rich list of Americans aged between 20 and 45, with a fortune estimated at 1.3 billion dollars, and was named by the same magazine as the ninth most influential person in the world in 2007.

And what about his music? Has it been sacrificed on the altar of business? With “The Blueprint 3”, he proves he still has what it takes, particularly with “Empire State Of Mind”, a hymn to his native city recorded as a duet with Alicia Keys. The disc also features his protégée Rihanna, Kanye West, and a host of others.

At 41 years of age, “Jigga”, the reformed bad boy now married to Beyoncé, uses his smooth, stylish flow to demonstrate that his brand of old-school rap still has plenty to say. As a child, he tried to act like a grown-up in the street, earning himself the nickname of “little jazzy” – slang for a cool kid – from the locals in his neighbourhood. Nowadays, the worldwide master of hiphop does not need to put on an act, he is indisputably bigger than all the rest…

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Jay-Z will play Openair Frauenfeld on 10 July.

Each of their tracks is an amazing rhythmic ride. The kind of music that you just can’t get out of your head. A truly wild gallop of guitar riffs and electro sounds. Who is behind this latest British musical sensation?

Three young Northern Irish lads operating under the name of Two Door Cinema Club, in reference to their local movie theatre. But those in the know refer to them as TDCC, to avoid stumbling over the name.

The group formed in 2007. At the time, Alex Trimble (vocals, electric guitar), Kevin Baird (bass, vocals) and Sam Halliday (electric guitar, vocals) were accompanied by a fourth member.

In those days, rock music was their driving force, but it didn’t always treat them well!

TWO DOOR

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CINEMA MUSIC

A CAREFULLY PLANNED APPROACH Their approach has been carefully planned out, as they freely admit in interviews. “We’re real perfectionists. We took our time and threw out loads of tracks in order to release a first album where every song could be a big hit, which is why they all last about 3 minutes”.

Taking time has perhaps been the key to their growing success. After almost two years playing small Irish venues, the group decided to avoid the pitfalls of signing with a major label, which might have propelled them too rapidly onto the international scene. Instead, they toured as support act for Phoenix, a band they are often compared to but that they only recently discovered. So are these youngsters, with their adolescent appearance, a little bit too careful? No, they’ve got it just right… Simply take a look at one of their videos, “I Can Talk” for example, to see their deadpan, and very British personality.

They may not look very old, but their tight live performance will certainly have you singing and jostling for a space in the crowd at the Paléo Festival.

50 | THIRTY DEGREES

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THE LATEST SENSATION

CLUB

It was only when their drummer decided to bring a premature end to his musical career that the three childhood friends found their true identity. Instead of trying to replace him, they decided to fill the gap with a computer and some electronic beats. It was a decisive turning point, during which they entered the era of electro-pop, as a kind of merge between The Cure and Daft Punk, with fast and sophisticated rhythms.

Bringing together nostalgia for the past and contemporary influences, their first – and excellent – album, released in March this year, is completely up to date. Its title “Tourist History”, speaks of the seaside resort of Bangor, near Belfast, where they wrote the songs, as well as their new life, travelling from stage to stage and country to country. But these are no tourists. If they appear to string hits together one after the other like so many pearls on a chain – including “Something Good Can Work”, “Undercover Martyn” and “I Can Talk” – this is not down to luck alone.

Two Door Cinema Club will be playing the Paléo Festival Nyon on 20 July.

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Each of their tracks is an amazing rhythmic ride. The kind of music that you just can’t get out of your head. A truly wild gallop of guitar riffs and electro sounds. Who is behind this latest British musical sensation?

Three young Northern Irish lads operating under the name of Two Door Cinema Club, in reference to their local movie theatre. But those in the know refer to them as TDCC, to avoid stumbling over the name.

The group formed in 2007. At the time, Alex Trimble (vocals, electric guitar), Kevin Baird (bass, vocals) and Sam Halliday (electric guitar, vocals) were accompanied by a fourth member.

In those days, rock music was their driving force, but it didn’t always treat them well!

TWO DOOR

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,

CINEMA MUSIC

A CAREFULLY PLANNED APPROACH Their approach has been carefully planned out, as they freely admit in interviews. “We’re real perfectionists. We took our time and threw out loads of tracks in order to release a first album where every song could be a big hit, which is why they all last about 3 minutes”.

Taking time has perhaps been the key to their growing success. After almost two years playing small Irish venues, the group decided to avoid the pitfalls of signing with a major label, which might have propelled them too rapidly onto the international scene. Instead, they toured as support act for Phoenix, a band they are often compared to but that they only recently discovered. So are these youngsters, with their adolescent appearance, a little bit too careful? No, they’ve got it just right… Simply take a look at one of their videos, “I Can Talk” for example, to see their deadpan, and very British personality.

They may not look very old, but their tight live performance will certainly have you singing and jostling for a space in the crowd at the Paléo Festival.

50 | THIRTY DEGREES

universal music

THE LATEST SENSATION

CLUB

It was only when their drummer decided to bring a premature end to his musical career that the three childhood friends found their true identity. Instead of trying to replace him, they decided to fill the gap with a computer and some electronic beats. It was a decisive turning point, during which they entered the era of electro-pop, as a kind of merge between The Cure and Daft Punk, with fast and sophisticated rhythms.

Bringing together nostalgia for the past and contemporary influences, their first – and excellent – album, released in March this year, is completely up to date. Its title “Tourist History”, speaks of the seaside resort of Bangor, near Belfast, where they wrote the songs, as well as their new life, travelling from stage to stage and country to country. But these are no tourists. If they appear to string hits together one after the other like so many pearls on a chain – including “Something Good Can Work”, “Undercover Martyn” and “I Can Talk” – this is not down to luck alone.

Two Door Cinema Club will be playing the Paléo Festival Nyon on 20 July.

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SOPHIE

HUNGER MUSIC

BRINGING DOWN THE STYLE 1983. The year Sophie Hunger was born, but also the title of her latest album, released in March. This quadrilingual disc is so different to the previous one that there’s a resounding sense of musical rebirth about it. “Monday’s Ghost”, Sophie’s first studio album, had a great response in both public and professional circles when released in 2008.

It even earned her a place in Rolling Stone magazine’s select circle of the 10 most important newcomers of the year. With the excellent 1983, the Zurich-based star who plays several instruments and has become Switzerland’s new star of pop confirms the good impressions we already had of her. Among other things, she turns her back on the world of acoustics and adds a few electronic sound effects thanks to her collaboration with the sound engineer Stephane Briat (Phoenix, Air). Spirited beats are mixed with harmonicas and choir vocals. Sophie Hunger leaves her most mystical lyrics behind and remains just as talented but very much more direct, although there is still a darker side to her work.

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BOUNDARIES

Now more than ever, Hunger avoids being categorised and blurs stylistic boundaries, using her beautifully resonant voice to build bridges between jazz, rock, blues, folk and even funk. Four years after Sketches On Sea, which she recorded in her living room, Émilie Jeanne-Sophie Welti Hunger, to be precise, confirms her incredible talent. There is no doubt now that this young lady has a future mapped out for her, judging by her superb stage performances with their numerous piano, electric guitar and harmonica improvisations. We bet that the forthcoming concert at the Montreux Jazz Festival will be no exception. The French newspaper Libération was definitely not wrong when it predicted that Sophie Hunger would not “remain Switzerland’s best kept secret for long”!

Sophie Hunger will perform at the Montreux Jazz Festival on 14 July.

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Text°°° FRÉDÉRIC REIN The fall is free, but oh! how controlled. Brief, yet it seems endless. Extreme, yet matching the feelings that it stirs. A cliff dive, which actually lasts for less than three seconds, starts between 23 and 28 metres above the water, and – after many twists and turns (such as somersaults and back flips) scored by judges – enables experts to reach speeds approaching 100 km/h when they hit the surface of the water.

Dizzying figures. Nonetheless, the Colombian Orlando Duque, undisputed master of the art, finds in it the stability that he needs. “In life, you must do what you love. Live every day to the full, as if it were your last”, explains the professional. And this extreme discipline sets him to rights. At 35, the Hawaiian resident has even become a living legend, a title as dizzying as the dives he performs: nine world champion titles, as well as the best dive ever scored! “The Duke” has absolutely no regret for the great dive that he took in 1995, after 10 years’ pool diving that qualified him for the Barcelona Olympics, which he was unable to attend because the Colombian Diving Association did not have adequate financial resources. Today, the water is chlorine-free and he loves it… pure delight!

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With nine world champion titles, the Hawaii-based Colombian is a living legend in cliff-diving, which consists of hurling yourself into the void from a height of over 23 metres (75 feet), then turning in the air, before ending the dive in the water at a speed close to 100 km/h. Meeting with a master...

ORLANDO DUQUE

After eleven seasons at the highest level, what still motivates you?

I just love twisting and turning once I’m in the air. From a very early age, I loved running and jumping in the pool. Today, I’m looking for the same feelings. The only difference lies in new combinations of dives, ever more complicated, and in the fact that the places are perched a bit higher! Add in the opportunity that it gives me to see some of the most beautiful places in the world, and you will realise where I get the motivation to go on…

Is it like a drug for you?

Cliff diving has a dimension that makes you very dependent, as there is nothing else like the feeling you get in the air. I suppose it could be considered like a drug, especially that when I hit the water, the adrenaline is still running through my body in a kind of elation!

Even if you enter the water feet first, diving can be extremely dangerous if it is not done right. And even you broke your coccyx in 2002. Do you have to be mad or well prepared to be a diver?

Definitely a bit of both! But just being mad is not enough, because you’re utterly stymied by an injury. The standard at which we compete requires years of preparation, both physical and mental, and there are no possible short cuts! My sport is very dangerous, and you have to be ready to manage stress and fear during competitions.

When will you start diving from higher than 28 metres?

Over 28 metres, acceleration increases rapidly and ultimately stops you doing more twists and turns. On the other hand, the risk of injury rises proportionally.

When you’re not cliff-diving, do you live at such an adrenaline-charged pace?

A bit. I particularly enjoy skiing, parachuting and body-surfing. I also like sports that demand intense physical effort, like kayaking. At present, I’m concentrating more and more on spear fishing.

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I N T E RV I E W

HIGH-FLYING SPORTSMAN

Orlando Duque, what does it feel like to be perched on an over hanging cliff or a bridge, more than 23 metres high?

I’m overcome by fear for the five seconds that precede the dive, which in fact is my salvation, as it enables me to concentrate better. But once in the air, I’m free. I perform my flips, twists and turns with my eyes closed, and prepare almost instinctively the adjustments that will allow me to enter the water – eyes open – the right way.

WOULD YOU LIKE TO SEE ORLANDO AND HIS COLLEAGUES IN THE FLESH? Part of the 2010 Cliff Diving World Series competition will take place on 28 August 2010 at 2.30 p.m. at Sisikon (Canton of Uri) in Switzerland.

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Text°°° FRÉDÉRIC REIN The fall is free, but oh! how controlled. Brief, yet it seems endless. Extreme, yet matching the feelings that it stirs. A cliff dive, which actually lasts for less than three seconds, starts between 23 and 28 metres above the water, and – after many twists and turns (such as somersaults and back flips) scored by judges – enables experts to reach speeds approaching 100 km/h when they hit the surface of the water.

Dizzying figures. Nonetheless, the Colombian Orlando Duque, undisputed master of the art, finds in it the stability that he needs. “In life, you must do what you love. Live every day to the full, as if it were your last”, explains the professional. And this extreme discipline sets him to rights. At 35, the Hawaiian resident has even become a living legend, a title as dizzying as the dives he performs: nine world champion titles, as well as the best dive ever scored! “The Duke” has absolutely no regret for the great dive that he took in 1995, after 10 years’ pool diving that qualified him for the Barcelona Olympics, which he was unable to attend because the Colombian Diving Association did not have adequate financial resources. Today, the water is chlorine-free and he loves it… pure delight!

RayDemski.com/Red Bull Photofiles

RayDemski.com/Red Bull Photofiles RayDemski.com/Red Bull Photofiles

Dean Treml/Red Bull Photofiles

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With nine world champion titles, the Hawaii-based Colombian is a living legend in cliff-diving, which consists of hurling yourself into the void from a height of over 23 metres (75 feet), then turning in the air, before ending the dive in the water at a speed close to 100 km/h. Meeting with a master...

ORLANDO DUQUE

After eleven seasons at the highest level, what still motivates you?

I just love twisting and turning once I’m in the air. From a very early age, I loved running and jumping in the pool. Today, I’m looking for the same feelings. The only difference lies in new combinations of dives, ever more complicated, and in the fact that the places are perched a bit higher! Add in the opportunity that it gives me to see some of the most beautiful places in the world, and you will realise where I get the motivation to go on…

Is it like a drug for you?

Cliff diving has a dimension that makes you very dependent, as there is nothing else like the feeling you get in the air. I suppose it could be considered like a drug, especially that when I hit the water, the adrenaline is still running through my body in a kind of elation!

Even if you enter the water feet first, diving can be extremely dangerous if it is not done right. And even you broke your coccyx in 2002. Do you have to be mad or well prepared to be a diver?

Definitely a bit of both! But just being mad is not enough, because you’re utterly stymied by an injury. The standard at which we compete requires years of preparation, both physical and mental, and there are no possible short cuts! My sport is very dangerous, and you have to be ready to manage stress and fear during competitions.

When will you start diving from higher than 28 metres?

Over 28 metres, acceleration increases rapidly and ultimately stops you doing more twists and turns. On the other hand, the risk of injury rises proportionally.

When you’re not cliff-diving, do you live at such an adrenaline-charged pace?

A bit. I particularly enjoy skiing, parachuting and body-surfing. I also like sports that demand intense physical effort, like kayaking. At present, I’m concentrating more and more on spear fishing.

Predrag Vuckovic/Red Bull Photofiles

I N T E RV I E W

HIGH-FLYING SPORTSMAN

Orlando Duque, what does it feel like to be perched on an over hanging cliff or a bridge, more than 23 metres high?

I’m overcome by fear for the five seconds that precede the dive, which in fact is my salvation, as it enables me to concentrate better. But once in the air, I’m free. I perform my flips, twists and turns with my eyes closed, and prepare almost instinctively the adjustments that will allow me to enter the water – eyes open – the right way.

WOULD YOU LIKE TO SEE ORLANDO AND HIS COLLEAGUES IN THE FLESH? Part of the 2010 Cliff Diving World Series competition will take place on 28 August 2010 at 2.30 p.m. at Sisikon (Canton of Uri) in Switzerland.

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UP HILL AND DOWN DALE

high peaks: Queyras park. Italy lies behind the peaks, and the sun burns the days away. Forests of larch and high mountain pasturelands offer a lush enclosure, superbly preserved – one of the places where time, more than elsewhere, stands still.

You can tour around it, from fustes (chalets) to castles, on foot or by bike. Left or right? With 600 km of paths, the choice can be difficult. Unless you set off at the end of August (23 to 26) for the Croq’montagne, one of those rallies combining cycling, mountain-biking and all manner of activities.

IN FRANCE

The trip has a gourmet side too. From Savoie Reblochon to crunchy Queyras biscuits, the route continues towards the Rhône-Alpes part of the Loire, that beautiful and mysterious stranger. On the menu: charcuterie, crayfish from the local streams, and an unusual little delicacy, the ‘gouire aux myrtilles’ (blueberry cake), a pastry stuffed with berries, dreamt up by the award-winning chefs at Troisgros. Some may prefer to do their own harvesting, along the many paths meandering along the

flanks of the wooded hills. From the beach groves and fir forests of Le Pilat nature park to the pasturelands of Forez mountains, 6000 km of paths are open to visitors. A chance to discover, along the way, moments of total serenity, as well as the medieval villages which dot the old routes to Santiago de Compostela.

The modern-day pilgrims make it to the ocean sooner or later.

Where better than in Gironde, wide open towards the Atlantic? The figures speak for themselves: with 2750 km of walking trails and 1000 km of cycle paths, this département is at the cutting edge of green tourism. The scent of sea salt is intoxicating, as is that of the warm pine trees which thrive in the dunes found along large stretches of the coastline. One cycle path runs right along this same coastline, while others, winding past villages and abbeys, cellars and vineyards, explore the Gironde estuary, the rotund pool at Arcachon and the slender Entre-Deux-Mers. Oysters from one, dry white wine from the other: the perfect match.

www.savoie-mont-blanc.com www.queyras-montagne.com www.loiretourisme.com www.tourisme-gironde.fr

Grass and leaves are still wreathed with dew, the trees moving gently in the breeze. Red clover and buttercups perched on their long stalks sway softly, straighten, then resume their dance. The birds are singing. Dawn is breaking.

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A new day of discovery begins. A day marked by a refreshing tranquillity, by the rising of the sun into the sky, then its gentle decline. Time no longer matters. And it is not a day for your car: leave it in the garage and get on your bike, or slip on your best walking shoes. It is at moments like this, as you make your way along aromatic trails and cycle paths, that France is at its most attractive.

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Every weekend holds something new. Begin as a spectator with the ‘Tour des pays de Savoie’ cycling race (18-20 June). Impressive. Get involved at the Maxi Avalanche in Samoëns (18-20 June), then the Alpe d’Huez (9-11 July). Tough. Experience the Franco-Swiss trek at Pass’Portes du Soleil MTB (26-27 June).

Lots of slopes, lots of kilometres. And if you still want more, follow in the footsteps of the members of the Club des Cent Cols. On the horizon: 103 attacks on every undulation Savoie has to offer. Welcome to the club.

O. Boisseau/CDT 33

© OT Chamonix - Mario Colonel - Grand Balcon Nord

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And all just a stone’s throw away... Were you to throw a stone, it may well land in Savoie. Arve Valley traces the route to follow. After just a few kilometres, the lakeshore fades away, the valleys widen, the mountains rise up in a series of peaks. Mont Blanc now shines like a shaded lamp, the bluish veins of its glaciers slithering down to the dark green firs. What a playground! From 7 to 77 years old, from 800 m to 4810 m, there is no shortage of challenges. Will you choose to climb towards the summits – and how high can you go? Or will you take a tour of the area? On foot? By mountain bike?

O. Boisseau/CDT 33

France reveals its most attractive side along its aromatic trails and cycling paths.

Cycling, walking, eating and sleeping: get away from it all in the outstanding French countryside.

Gorges de la Loire © Gil Lebois - Cdt 42

Parc Queyras Mac Arthur

LOOKING FOR ADVENTURE? We’re talking about cycling and hiking in France, of course. A superb getaway, wandering along paths and tracks, from forests to valleys, from beaches to mountain pastures. How about a bit of luck? Try yours and you could win a wonderful nature break. Go to: www.velo-rando.ch

Another pass (the Izoard) leads to a different world, still in the Alps but hidden from view, an island valley ringed by

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UP HILL AND DOWN DALE

high peaks: Queyras park. Italy lies behind the peaks, and the sun burns the days away. Forests of larch and high mountain pasturelands offer a lush enclosure, superbly preserved – one of the places where time, more than elsewhere, stands still.

You can tour around it, from fustes (chalets) to castles, on foot or by bike. Left or right? With 600 km of paths, the choice can be difficult. Unless you set off at the end of August (23 to 26) for the Croq’montagne, one of those rallies combining cycling, mountain-biking and all manner of activities.

IN FRANCE

The trip has a gourmet side too. From Savoie Reblochon to crunchy Queyras biscuits, the route continues towards the Rhône-Alpes part of the Loire, that beautiful and mysterious stranger. On the menu: charcuterie, crayfish from the local streams, and an unusual little delicacy, the ‘gouire aux myrtilles’ (blueberry cake), a pastry stuffed with berries, dreamt up by the award-winning chefs at Troisgros. Some may prefer to do their own harvesting, along the many paths meandering along the

flanks of the wooded hills. From the beach groves and fir forests of Le Pilat nature park to the pasturelands of Forez mountains, 6000 km of paths are open to visitors. A chance to discover, along the way, moments of total serenity, as well as the medieval villages which dot the old routes to Santiago de Compostela.

The modern-day pilgrims make it to the ocean sooner or later.

Where better than in Gironde, wide open towards the Atlantic? The figures speak for themselves: with 2750 km of walking trails and 1000 km of cycle paths, this département is at the cutting edge of green tourism. The scent of sea salt is intoxicating, as is that of the warm pine trees which thrive in the dunes found along large stretches of the coastline. One cycle path runs right along this same coastline, while others, winding past villages and abbeys, cellars and vineyards, explore the Gironde estuary, the rotund pool at Arcachon and the slender Entre-Deux-Mers. Oysters from one, dry white wine from the other: the perfect match.

www.savoie-mont-blanc.com www.queyras-montagne.com www.loiretourisme.com www.tourisme-gironde.fr

Grass and leaves are still wreathed with dew, the trees moving gently in the breeze. Red clover and buttercups perched on their long stalks sway softly, straighten, then resume their dance. The birds are singing. Dawn is breaking.

,

A new day of discovery begins. A day marked by a refreshing tranquillity, by the rising of the sun into the sky, then its gentle decline. Time no longer matters. And it is not a day for your car: leave it in the garage and get on your bike, or slip on your best walking shoes. It is at moments like this, as you make your way along aromatic trails and cycle paths, that France is at its most attractive.

56 | THIRTY DEGREES

Every weekend holds something new. Begin as a spectator with the ‘Tour des pays de Savoie’ cycling race (18-20 June). Impressive. Get involved at the Maxi Avalanche in Samoëns (18-20 June), then the Alpe d’Huez (9-11 July). Tough. Experience the Franco-Swiss trek at Pass’Portes du Soleil MTB (26-27 June).

Lots of slopes, lots of kilometres. And if you still want more, follow in the footsteps of the members of the Club des Cent Cols. On the horizon: 103 attacks on every undulation Savoie has to offer. Welcome to the club.

O. Boisseau/CDT 33

© OT Chamonix - Mario Colonel - Grand Balcon Nord

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And all just a stone’s throw away... Were you to throw a stone, it may well land in Savoie. Arve Valley traces the route to follow. After just a few kilometres, the lakeshore fades away, the valleys widen, the mountains rise up in a series of peaks. Mont Blanc now shines like a shaded lamp, the bluish veins of its glaciers slithering down to the dark green firs. What a playground! From 7 to 77 years old, from 800 m to 4810 m, there is no shortage of challenges. Will you choose to climb towards the summits – and how high can you go? Or will you take a tour of the area? On foot? By mountain bike?

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France reveals its most attractive side along its aromatic trails and cycling paths.

Cycling, walking, eating and sleeping: get away from it all in the outstanding French countryside.

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LOOKING FOR ADVENTURE? We’re talking about cycling and hiking in France, of course. A superb getaway, wandering along paths and tracks, from forests to valleys, from beaches to mountain pastures. How about a bit of luck? Try yours and you could win a wonderful nature break. Go to: www.velo-rando.ch

Another pass (the Izoard) leads to a different world, still in the Alps but hidden from view, an island valley ringed by

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For 2 or 3 hours, a resident of the town you are visiting will introduce you to their city or district, in their own style, and entirely free of charge… We have a look at this concept, which started out 18 years ago in New York, and is gradually spreading all over the world.

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Text°°° FRÉDÉRIC REIN It’s a great way to discover the hidden side of the city you’re visiting. To stray off the tourist track for a few hours and take a different path, guided by a “greeter”.

The idea first emerged in New York in 1992, and allows you to benefit from the special knowledge of someone who lives in the city you are visiting. Motivated by civic pride, this volunteer will show you the surrounding urban environment from a fresh perspective – theirs! According to your interests, which you specify online in advance (bookings are generally made at least a week before the visit), your greeter might take you on a bike ride or to a great café off the beaten track, introduce you to unusual or hidden sites, tell you about local history, or offer you tips on the latest hot spots known only to the locals. Put simply, a greeter can help you appreciate all the little details which make a place what it is.

By way of example, you are in Paris for the weekend. Like any self-respecting tourist, you visit, or re-visit, Montmartre. After a tour of Sacré Coeur Basilica, why not meet up with a greeter, and go off with them to admire Moulin de la Galette, one of two remaining windmills dating from the era when this district was still a village and boasted fourteen of them in total.

This original form of hospitality in modern cities currently exists in over a dozen urban centres around the world, including Adelaide in Australia, Buenos Aires in Argentina, and Toronto in Canada. It is a wonderful way to gain an alternative insight into the city you are passing through…

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ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS WITH A DIFFERENCE… Home-sitting involves looking after the home (and sometimes also the pets) of an owner or tenant while they are away, free of charge.

Couch-surfing enables you to go and stay free of charge on the sofa of a member of the network, or to pitch your tent on their land.

Apartment swapping means living in another person’s apartment or house while they stay in yours.

Woofing is derived from the name of the organisation Willing Workers on Organic Farms. In return for your labour you receive free accommodation.

More on this international network at www.globalgreeternetwork.info

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A true paradise of surreal beauty, this region on the high plateaus of central Turkey boasts lunar landscapes and incredible volcanic formations. It also offers unique historical buildings and a whole host of activities for sportier types. Let us take you on a guided tour.

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Text°°° RAHEL TÜSCHER Far from the idea we tend to hold of Anatolia and its bleak landscapes, Cappadocia comes as a surprise, with its incredible variety of spectacular panoramic views and unforgettable experiences. Volcanic plateaus interspersed with picturesque valleys, tuff cones with highly unusual shapes, green hills and slopes of scree or sand of every colour… Cappadocia, with its magical landscape, represents the heart of central Anatolia.

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CAPPADOCIA, THE MAGICAL WORLD

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This surrealist relief was created 60 million years ago by eruptions from the Erciyes, Hasanda˘gi et Göllüda˘gi volcanoes, all now extinct. Over the centuries, wind and rain have eroded the tuff, sculpting this soft, brittle rock into cones resembling chimneys and astonishingly shaped outcrops. Man took advantage of this natural structure to create houses and churches.

As a historic crossroads of civilisations, Cappadocia has seen the rise and fall of many empires, including those of the Hittites, the Persians, the Celts (Galatians) and the Romans. But it was the Byzantines, the Seljuqs and later the Ottomans who forged the unique identity of this region by erecting remarkable monuments and buildings. The churches of Göreme and Ihlara, and the tombs and mosques of Kayseri and Nidge are rightly listed as world heritage sites. Nestling amid exceptional surroundings, a visit to these constructions in the heart of Cappadocia will be an unforgettable experience.

For fans of active holidays, Cappadocia offers a vast array of activities. Walkers and mountain-bikers will appreciate the beauty of this natural paradise. Beyond the breathtaking scenery, there are many other sites of interest to visit on foot or by bike.

Climbers will love the Zelve region, famous for its cliffs. Horse riding is also available and, whatever your level, you can cross Cappadocia on the back of a mount as part of a guided tour.

A true paradise of surreal beauty, this region on the high plateaus of central Turkey boasts lunar landscapes and incredible volcanic formations. It also offers unique historical buildings and a whole host of activities for sportier types. Let us take you on a guided tour.

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Text°°° RAHEL TÜSCHER Far from the idea we tend to hold of Anatolia and its bleak landscapes, Cappadocia comes as a surprise, with its incredible variety of spectacular panoramic views and unforgettable experiences. Volcanic plateaus interspersed with picturesque valleys, tuff cones with highly unusual shapes, green hills and slopes of scree or sand of every colour… Cappadocia, with its magical landscape, represents the heart of central Anatolia.

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CAPPADOCIA, THE MAGICAL WORLD

OF FAIRY CHIMNEYS

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This surrealist relief was created 60 million years ago by eruptions from the Erciyes, Hasanda˘gi et Göllüda˘gi volcanoes, all now extinct. Over the centuries, wind and rain have eroded the tuff, sculpting this soft, brittle rock into cones resembling chimneys and astonishingly shaped outcrops. Man took advantage of this natural structure to create houses and churches.

As a historic crossroads of civilisations, Cappadocia has seen the rise and fall of many empires, including those of the Hittites, the Persians, the Celts (Galatians) and the Romans. But it was the Byzantines, the Seljuqs and later the Ottomans who forged the unique identity of this region by erecting remarkable monuments and buildings. The churches of Göreme and Ihlara, and the tombs and mosques of Kayseri and Nidge are rightly listed as world heritage sites. Nestling amid exceptional surroundings, a visit to these constructions in the heart of Cappadocia will be an unforgettable experience.

For fans of active holidays, Cappadocia offers a vast array of activities. Walkers and mountain-bikers will appreciate the beauty of this natural paradise. Beyond the breathtaking scenery, there are many other sites of interest to visit on foot or by bike.

Climbers will love the Zelve region, famous for its cliffs. Horse riding is also available and, whatever your level, you can cross Cappadocia on the back of a mount as part of a guided tour.

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A HUGE LABYRINTH OF TUNNELS Located at the foot of the extinct Erciyes volcano, the town of Kayseri is the best departure point for excursions into this magical world. The impregnable fortress of Uçhisar castle looks down from a 65-metre high rocky outcrop, and provides what is certainly one of the most beautiful panoramic views of Cappadocia’s mythical landscape. A stone’s throw from the village of Göreme, known for its charming guesthouses and ancient homes hewn into the rock, is the valley of the same name, with its many cave sites, including a good dozen troglodyte churches and monasteries. A well-signposted route leads through these monuments built between the 9th and 11th centuries. Today they make up an immense open-air museum, and have been a world heritage site since 1985.

Echoing this fairytale world, Cappadocia’s underside is home to veritable subterranean towns cut into the soft rock. This huge labyrinth contains over a hundred tunnels. Among the most spectacular are those of Kaymakli and Derinkuyu. In Ihlara valley, the rivers, swollen by melting snow, have cut a path through the tuff to create a deep canyon. The banks of the Melendiz Suyu are characterised by wild and utterly romantic scenery, home to willows, poplars and cypress trees. Lift your gaze towards the rocky slopes and yet more cave churches can be seen.

A visit to Avanos provides a unique opportunity to admire the skill of the local potters. In Mustafapasa, a large number of Greek buildings bear witness to the era when the village was still known as Sinasos. And in the forgotten valley of Cal, ‘fairy

chimneys’ take the most unlikely shapes. For an insight into Turkish family life, there is nothing like a meal with a local farmer. Without forgetting the culinary adventure it will also provide…

In addition to these impressions and discoveries, the most unforgettable experience in Cappadocia remains a hot air balloon flight, revealing the full splendour of this naturally created sculpture park.

How to get there and where to stay Turkish Airlines offer flights from Geneva, Basel and Zurich (via Istanbul) to Kayseri, one of the country’s main hubs, and the departure point for trips to Cappadocia. For an unforgettable place to stay, opt for the Asmali Cave House, a small troglodyte hotel in Uçhisar. You’ll love its beautiful suites, the personal service and helpful advice.

Links www.goturkey.com www.turkishairlines.com www.hotel-in-cappadocia.com

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Bellwald village, in the district of Conches in the Valaisian Alps, not only has big sections of ‘north shore’ trails, it also has mountain trails surrounded by snowy peaks! A real paradise for mountain bikers.

Text°°° ALBAN AUBERT Photos°°° PATRICE SCHREYER On the way up to Bellwald, an Alpine village perched at 1560 metres above sea level, you’ll pass neatly kept fields and weather-worn wooden chalets. Welcome to a genuine and traditional world. What we really like about this place is the chairlift, which takes you up to 2000 metres above sea level, where you have access to the craziest of trails. And to top it all, this is nothing like the over-trendy and almost towny atmospheres of major Bike Parks. The Swiss are discreet by nature and all the more so at Bellwald. It’s a whole new world. A world where you can ride on century old trails that were dug out by hand over 200 years ago. Farmers used to keep their hay in several different mountain chalets and they built paths to get from one to the other. Ironically, these old tracks are now used for expensive mountain bikes, ridden by people in gladiator-type outfits with carbon fibre helmets and 3D foam knee-pads!

When you arrive, the first thing that strikes you is being surrounded by snow-capped mountains, even at the height of summer. From the centre of the village you have a 360 degree view of snow. It’s not your everyday scenery!

Wander down the narrow streets flanked by chalets from another era. They are so old that you get the impression the wood itself has many stories to tell, of long drawn out winters or never-ending days spent cutting hay...The old village is at the heart of Bellwald; you’ll go through it to get to the Bike Park and on the way back to your hotel in the evening. Just

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MOUNTAIN

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BELLWALD S P O RT

THE GENUINE

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Bellwald village, in the district of Conches in the Valaisian Alps, not only has big sections of ‘north shore’ trails, it also has mountain trails surrounded by snowy peaks! A real paradise for mountain bikers.

Text°°° ALBAN AUBERT Photos°°° PATRICE SCHREYER On the way up to Bellwald, an Alpine village perched at 1560 metres above sea level, you’ll pass neatly kept fields and weather-worn wooden chalets. Welcome to a genuine and traditional world. What we really like about this place is the chairlift, which takes you up to 2000 metres above sea level, where you have access to the craziest of trails. And to top it all, this is nothing like the over-trendy and almost towny atmospheres of major Bike Parks. The Swiss are discreet by nature and all the more so at Bellwald. It’s a whole new world. A world where you can ride on century old trails that were dug out by hand over 200 years ago. Farmers used to keep their hay in several different mountain chalets and they built paths to get from one to the other. Ironically, these old tracks are now used for expensive mountain bikes, ridden by people in gladiator-type outfits with carbon fibre helmets and 3D foam knee-pads!

When you arrive, the first thing that strikes you is being surrounded by snow-capped mountains, even at the height of summer. From the centre of the village you have a 360 degree view of snow. It’s not your everyday scenery!

Wander down the narrow streets flanked by chalets from another era. They are so old that you get the impression the wood itself has many stories to tell, of long drawn out winters or never-ending days spent cutting hay...The old village is at the heart of Bellwald; you’ll go through it to get to the Bike Park and on the way back to your hotel in the evening. Just

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like a fairy tale! What’s more, there’s nothing better than stopping off at the fountain to fill your Camelbak with water from the nearby glaciers.

1500 METRES IN ONE GO To ride a trail, the chairlift is only a 10 minute walk away. Just a few seconds later we’re up in the air above the village. Mountains to the left, mountains to the right. The view is incredible and the higher we get, the more facets of the scenery we discover. Going through the larch wood is one of the most impressive parts of the climb. But the best is yet to come... On the way down you can see Bellwald’s full potential. With a start at 2222 metres above sea level and an arrival at 1666 metres, the drop is absolutely beautiful, especially for a permanent DH trail that’s steeped in history. The trails were not set up by the ski resort.

Romeo Volken and his group of friends formed an association to build and maintain them. The route is well thought out.

Whatever your level, you’ll have fun.

One of Bellwald’s main advantages is its trail beyond the Bike Park, which takes you right to Fiesch. From the top of the chairlift you can ride a drop of 1500 metres in one go. The trail starts near the tourist office. From there, follow the yellow signposts to the finish. The part we love is near the bottom, going flat out on a ridge that seems to have been made for biking. A root here, a stone there. Lots of little obstacles to jump over and really make the most of the terrain! Wow! All you want to do is...go back up and start again! Just jump on the good old PostBus, a faithful companion in the Swiss Alps.

From the top of the chairlift, there are other truly incredible endurance rides to do. It’s also a good place to have a break and tuck in to your rye bread and smoked garlic sausage. The recipe for this sausage hasn’t changed for hundreds of years. It is still smoked in the same way, in the chimney over an open fire, tended with loving care by local mountain dwellers. The same people who took such care to build the trails that we are now using.

USEFUL INFORMATION Accommodation: http://www.wannenhornhotel.co.uk/ Bike Park: http://www.bergradfahrer.com Price: a day pass (rider & bike) costs 28 Swiss Francs.

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Text°°° VINCENT GILLIOZ Summer’s already here. And even though the weather is more suitable for surfing or climbing than cross-country skiing, it seems unthinkable not to come back to the Glacier Patrol, with the 2010 event turning out to be a vintage year.

The mild weather conditions for the 2010 Glacier Patrol enabled all records for the competition to be beaten. The “Swiss Border Guards Team”, headed by Florent Troillet, was the most amazing, getting from Zermatt to Verbier in 5h52’20’’, outclassing at a stroke the previous record of 6h18’48’’ set in 2006 by the “MilletSavoie-Mont-Blanc” team.

Among the women, Swiss “1 ISMF” team with Marie Troillet – the sister of the men’s winner – Nathalie Etzensperger and Emilie Gex-Fabry, got home after 7h41’18’’, beating the time set in 2008 by more than 10 minutes. The Arolla-Verbier course was completed in just 2h42’.

As for the competitors, 1,480 patrols started out between Thursday and Saturday. The organisers even had to refuse 660 patrols. The number of spectators coming to cheer the runners on was estimated at 30,000. As usual the Rosablanche stage was very popular.

Several supporters even camped out overnight, while others left home at 3 a.m. to be on the course to see the first competitors.

Brigadier Marius Robyr, who for the first time took part in the race that he has overseen for twenty years, was unfortunately unable to finish as he suffered a fall at the Col de Riedmatten. Some sixty patrols ultimately had to be brought back by helicopter on Saturday afternoon, as the avalanche risk had become too great for them to continue the race.

Like every year, a rumour that the Glacier Patrol was going to be killed off did the rounds at the finish area. Although nobody is confirming that the event will be run again in 2012, it seems highly unlikely that the army will abandon such a wonderful showcase.

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TROILLET By smashing the record for the Glacier Patrol, this young man from Bagnes and team-members Martin Anthamatten and Yannick Ecoeur have entered the history books. The three border guards went from Zermatt to Verbier in just 5h52’20’’.

The team leader, who was already the winner in 2008 and crowned as the 2010 world champion of ski-mountaineering, speaks about the event with modesty and enthusiasm.

Interview: VINCENT GILLIOZ

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Florent Troillet, do you think the conditions for the 2010 Glacier Patrol were crucial to achieving the record that you set?

There’s no doubt about it! First of all, the snow was a bit soft when we put on our skis, between the start and Schönbiel, which made skiing easier than it would have been on frozen snow. Then, unlike previous years, it wasn’t cold at Tête Blanche, so we didn’t have to waste energy fighting low temperatures. We reached Arolla in good shape to set out on the second part of the course. Lastly, the snow was hard along Dix Lake, which allowed us to get ahead by skating off-track. So we gained time on this last section too. It was all of these details that made our performance possible.

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You beat the existing record by more than 20 minutes.

What are the limits on this course? How could you go faster?

My legs have clocked up 220,000 metres of ascent on crosscountry skis, and 950 hours of training. We worked fantastically hard for this edition, and I believe it would be difficult to do more. If similar conditions occurred in the future, it might just be possible to improve our time by a few minutes...

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By setting such high standards, do you think that drugtaking – the Blanc affair in 2008 comes to mind – could increase?

First of all, I wish to clarify the fact that cheating is not just found in sport, but happens everywhere. That said, I was saddened when I heard about the Patrick Blanc case after the 2008 Glacier Patrol. However it’s not for me to pass judgement and I would certainly never point a finger. I simply believe that ski-mountaineering is fairly free from drug use and that one positive case should not lead people to believe that all the spirit has gone from our sport. There are frequent checks and I’ve been tested ten times this year. Increasing them is a good means of prevention. I’d like to see things go on as they are.

To get back to your personality, your Christian faith was mentioned by a colleague in Temps. Does it mean that there’s a spiritual aspect in your approach to competition or the mountains?

No, I don’t think so. Sport and ski-mountaineering are one thing, and religion is another. There is no direct relation between the two commitments. However what is certain is that my faith helps me a lot in competition and in life in general.

It’s an important strength that I have within me.

You now hold the record for the Glacier Patrol and are world champion. Do you have other goals or are you going to stop at that?

I’m just going to continue to do what I enjoy and to train for the next World Cup. My aim is to stay at the top in this sport.

The day I stop, I might look at mountains in another way, but for the time being, I’m going on with the competition.

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How does a ski-mountaineer of your standard train?

I’m a member of the Swiss ski-mountaineering team and a border guard. There are six of us in the same situation. So we train every day of the year, apart from a short spell off at the end of the season, in May. In summer and autumn, we go running and cycling, before putting our skis back on as soon as conditions allow. The Swiss team meets one week a month for joint training sessions. Three weeks before the Glacier Patrol, we go up to a hut in the Zermatt region to improve our performance at altitude, and work on technique; transitions and roped skiing. These aspects are important and relatively easy to develop before the big deadline.

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TROILLET By smashing the record for the Glacier Patrol, this young man from Bagnes and team-members Martin Anthamatten and Yannick Ecoeur have entered the history books. The three border guards went from Zermatt to Verbier in just 5h52’20’’.

The team leader, who was already the winner in 2008 and crowned as the 2010 world champion of ski-mountaineering, speaks about the event with modesty and enthusiasm.

Interview: VINCENT GILLIOZ

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Florent Troillet, do you think the conditions for the 2010 Glacier Patrol were crucial to achieving the record that you set?

There’s no doubt about it! First of all, the snow was a bit soft when we put on our skis, between the start and Schönbiel, which made skiing easier than it would have been on frozen snow. Then, unlike previous years, it wasn’t cold at Tête Blanche, so we didn’t have to waste energy fighting low temperatures. We reached Arolla in good shape to set out on the second part of the course. Lastly, the snow was hard along Dix Lake, which allowed us to get ahead by skating off-track. So we gained time on this last section too. It was all of these details that made our performance possible.

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You beat the existing record by more than 20 minutes.

What are the limits on this course? How could you go faster?

My legs have clocked up 220,000 metres of ascent on crosscountry skis, and 950 hours of training. We worked fantastically hard for this edition, and I believe it would be difficult to do more. If similar conditions occurred in the future, it might just be possible to improve our time by a few minutes...

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By setting such high standards, do you think that drugtaking – the Blanc affair in 2008 comes to mind – could increase?

First of all, I wish to clarify the fact that cheating is not just found in sport, but happens everywhere. That said, I was saddened when I heard about the Patrick Blanc case after the 2008 Glacier Patrol. However it’s not for me to pass judgement and I would certainly never point a finger. I simply believe that ski-mountaineering is fairly free from drug use and that one positive case should not lead people to believe that all the spirit has gone from our sport. There are frequent checks and I’ve been tested ten times this year. Increasing them is a good means of prevention. I’d like to see things go on as they are.

To get back to your personality, your Christian faith was mentioned by a colleague in Temps. Does it mean that there’s a spiritual aspect in your approach to competition or the mountains?

No, I don’t think so. Sport and ski-mountaineering are one thing, and religion is another. There is no direct relation between the two commitments. However what is certain is that my faith helps me a lot in competition and in life in general.

It’s an important strength that I have within me.

You now hold the record for the Glacier Patrol and are world champion. Do you have other goals or are you going to stop at that?

I’m just going to continue to do what I enjoy and to train for the next World Cup. My aim is to stay at the top in this sport.

The day I stop, I might look at mountains in another way, but for the time being, I’m going on with the competition.

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I’m a member of the Swiss ski-mountaineering team and a border guard. There are six of us in the same situation. So we train every day of the year, apart from a short spell off at the end of the season, in May. In summer and autumn, we go running and cycling, before putting our skis back on as soon as conditions allow. The Swiss team meets one week a month for joint training sessions. Three weeks before the Glacier Patrol, we go up to a hut in the Zermatt region to improve our performance at altitude, and work on technique; transitions and roped skiing. These aspects are important and relatively easy to develop before the big deadline.

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Nina is no magician, she isn’t an illusionist. She is a climber and not just any old climber: in her field she is one of the world’s greatest.

whereas rocky walls and cliffs are all about the earth, nature, and life,” says this outstanding 23 year old sportswoman to explain her decision. “I don’t enjoy climbing with rules that are written in stone. I wanted to develop my own style, and I’ve managed to do so. I have never been as good as now!” Nina, who started climbing when she was only 13 and took part in her first competition at the age of 17, now takes on several consecutive extremely demanding climbs, without even taking a break in between. Despite her ambition, there is one thing that is really important for Nina: “Climbing must be a pleasure”. She likes climbing with her peers. She often travels the world alongside her boyfriend Cédric Lachat who comes from the Bernese Jura, and who is, like Nina, a renowned climber. More rarely, she climbs with other women “because climbing is a sport dominated by men” and also “because men are far less complicated!” she says with a laugh.

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An ambitious athlete and traveller at heart, Nina Caprez climbs rocks that seem impossible to our amateur eyes. She has taken the plunge, making her passion become a way of life.

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VERSATILE, CONSISTENT AND FRUGAL Nina Caprez has many ideas for the future, but it’s not in her nature to plan out her career long term: “Thinking too much is not always a good thing, you have to learn how to act instead.” says Nina who grew up alongside her brother and sister in a highly sporting family. A philosophy that helped her make the decision to go professional once she had qualified in culture studies, to become a traveller, and to climb cliffs throughout the world, sleeping outside under the stars and making do with the little money coming in from sponsors or temporary jobs. So far, she has never regretted her choice, even if it hasn’t always been well understood by her family in the German-speaking part of Switzerland. But criticisms haven’t changed anything: “When you become aware of the fact that you do not need much to be happy, materially speaking that is, money loses all importance.” explains Nina who still lives officially with

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her mother. However, she will need money to make her dreams come true: renting a house with her boyfriend and other climbers, in Grenoble where apparently people are more open and spontaneous. “Sleeping outside in winter isn’t much fun”, she admits before adding: “And I love doing cross-country skiing in winter. It helps me take a step back from climbing and in a couple of years time I would love to take part in the Glacier Patrol.” An ambitious objective, not unusual for Nina, which also shows that long-term planning is not completely out of the question. www.ninacaprez.ch

Text°°° RAOUL RUDIN When you watch Nina Caprez climbing you could almost think that she’s defying the laws of gravity. Gliding over rocky walls as if lifted up by an invisible hand. The way she moves to grip the cliffs is so elegant and supple we could imagine she is doing it just for style. But that’s far from the truth.

Nina is no magician, she isn’t an illusionist. She is a climber and not just any old climber: in her field she is one of the world’s greatest.

whereas rocky walls and cliffs are all about the earth, nature, and life,” says this outstanding 23 year old sportswoman to explain her decision. “I don’t enjoy climbing with rules that are written in stone. I wanted to develop my own style, and I’ve managed to do so. I have never been as good as now!” Nina, who started climbing when she was only 13 and took part in her first competition at the age of 17, now takes on several consecutive extremely demanding climbs, without even taking a break in between. Despite her ambition, there is one thing that is really important for Nina: “Climbing must be a pleasure”. She likes climbing with her peers. She often travels the world alongside her boyfriend Cédric Lachat who comes from the Bernese Jura, and who is, like Nina, a renowned climber. More rarely, she climbs with other women “because climbing is a sport dominated by men” and also “because men are far less complicated!” she says with a laugh.

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Just one year ago, this Grison-born athlete from Küblis was doing indoor climbing. Many times Swiss champion in the discipline, she has also regularly been ranked amongst the top ten climbers in world cup events. One day, she decided to quit the national team in order to explore her passion to the full; climbing cliffs and boulders all over the world. In one stroke, she swapped her former competitors with a whole new set of challenges. “Indoor climbing is like being in a fitness centre,

NINA CAPREZ CLIMBING FOR FREEDOM

An ambitious athlete and traveller at heart, Nina Caprez climbs rocks that seem impossible to our amateur eyes. She has taken the plunge, making her passion become a way of life.

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VERSATILE, CONSISTENT AND FRUGAL Nina Caprez has many ideas for the future, but it’s not in her nature to plan out her career long term: “Thinking too much is not always a good thing, you have to learn how to act instead.” says Nina who grew up alongside her brother and sister in a highly sporting family. A philosophy that helped her make the decision to go professional once she had qualified in culture studies, to become a traveller, and to climb cliffs throughout the world, sleeping outside under the stars and making do with the little money coming in from sponsors or temporary jobs. So far, she has never regretted her choice, even if it hasn’t always been well understood by her family in the German-speaking part of Switzerland. But criticisms haven’t changed anything: “When you become aware of the fact that you do not need much to be happy, materially speaking that is, money loses all importance.” explains Nina who still lives officially with

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her mother. However, she will need money to make her dreams come true: renting a house with her boyfriend and other climbers, in Grenoble where apparently people are more open and spontaneous. “Sleeping outside in winter isn’t much fun”, she admits before adding: “And I love doing cross-country skiing in winter. It helps me take a step back from climbing and in a couple of years time I would love to take part in the Glacier Patrol.” An ambitious objective, not unusual for Nina, which also shows that long-term planning is not completely out of the question. www.ninacaprez.ch

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IPAD : A STYLISH REVOLUTION

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With the iPad, Apple is about to achieve the same remarkable feat as it did with its iPod: imposing a viable business model for digital content publishing.

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APPLE, CREATING NEEDS The figures speak for themselves. The iPad - the new touchpad designed by Apple - has sold one million copies in a single month across the Atlantic, before landing on our doorstep.

Paradoxically, the appliance, with the design only the Cupertino firm knows how to create, started out by raising questions concerning its use. Halfway between the ultra-portable notebook and the multimedia player, it doesn’t just fulfil a demand, but instead creates one for users who become consumers of information which could be described as “recreational”. Moreover, the first to have understood that fact are the publishers, for whom the iPad is a godsend. The device has solved the dilemma that had been going on for many years now, of having, on the one hand, the written press that people were willing to spend money on, and on the other its web counterpart, for which nobody wanted to pay. Justifications for paid Internet content are finally materialising, with the Internet providing added value through video, dynamic and interactive material. This is even the case for advertising, since Apple has seized the occasion to launch iAd, an advertising agency.

DESIGN AND SIMPLICITY The Apple touchpad is simple, both in its use and design, refined to the extreme. Some have even described it as a computer for “computing dummies”. Although aesthetically we value its simplicity, it soon becomes necessary to add accessories.

Apple offers a range of upgrades, including cases, a Bluetooth keyboard and other USB adaptors. But other accessory manufacturers are not going to be outdone, with coloured case covers and even a solar panel for recharging. ClamCase even offers what could become the ultimate upgrade for the iPad, a case that magically turns the iPad into a netbook, equipped with a keyboard, giving full protection, and acting as a stand.

If we are going to consume leisure information, we may as well do so with style…

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Cloud computing is a concept that emerged less than 10 years ago and even recently seemed rather utopian. It involves Internet-based computing power and file storage.

The idea is now starting to take on more and more meaning …

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ALWAYS CONNECTED Many of us are already using this system without even realizing it, due largely to Google’s Services and applications like Google Apps. The advantages of cloud computing are huge for businesses and people on the go. Regardless of the power of the PCs connected, one user account enables the synchronization of documents, preferences, and other data in real time on several machines. This trend is gaining in popularity as the use of tiny PCs, known as NetBooks, increases. These new-generation devices are specifically designed for the web. The latest generation of smart phones also have plenty to offer, allowing access to a desktop from anywhere in the world, because the desktop can now be up in the clouds. New services are appearing incessantly, like MobileMe from Apple, Dropbox, and Pandora.

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TERMINALS INSTEAD OF PCS? Even if, for the moment, the tip of the iceberg is attracting more and more personal users to cheap - or even free - online storage, the concept is not insignificant in itself. Taking advantage of online computing capabilities by running powerful applications in a web browser, while using less powerful machines that only really serve to display information, seems to be the next step on for the concept. Google is actively working on its operating system Chrome OS, based on cloud computing. A minimal operating system capable of booting in less than 10 seconds, largely based on the web browser Chrome, and offering all the tools necessary to create and read documents, play video, email, and surf the net. In conclusion, this operating system meets the requirements for users to accomplish everyday tasks while lowering I.T. costs. Manufacturers like Asus, Acer, HP, Lenovo, and Toshiba strongly believe that this is the future and are planning the launch of products based on Chrome OS starting at the end of 2010….

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COLUMBIA - LE MOBEXTM TRAIL PACK With a totally new and featherweight design, the Exo-Flex structure, inspired by tent technology, offers unbeatable lightness and springs back to life when crushed.

The full shell zipper and internal compartments allow easy access and convenient storage. Omni-Shield technology protects the Mobex Trail Pack from damp conditions and splashes. www.columbia.com

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JULBO - PERFORMANCE AND STYLE WITH DIRT With their large lenses and street style, nothing will stop you when wearing Dirt…Take every bend and jump with ease, with faultless hold and perfect cushioning around the nose and sidepieces. You will feel at one with the terrain, anticipating movements even better. www.julbo.com

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RIP CURL – ARTIST OF THE SEARCH It’s already several years since Rip Curl launched the Artist Of The Search initiative. The aim is a simple one: to challenge assumptions and prove that it is perfectly possible to combine fashion and environmentally responsible products. For this purpose, Rip Curl is scouring the planet in search of new artists with the passion and commitment to produce a range of eco-friendly surf products. This summer, painter Heather Brown is offering her Artist of the Search collection, featuring soft colours and prints, as illustrated by this perfect bikini made with 84% recycled polyester. www.ripcurl.com

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SALEWA - THE NINE The NineTM, is the logical and much-anticipated evolution of the famous figureeight belay device, used all around the world. This semi-automatic device contains no mechanical parts which can create difficulties due to dust or incorrect handling. It combines the lightness and simplicity of a figure-eight descender with the safety of an auto-locking system, ensuring that the climber is not exposed to harsh, static falls, and the belay chain system is not subjected to sharp strain. Weight: 137g. www.salewa.ch

HOTELPLAN – RETURN OF A CLASSIC For its 75th anniversary, the legendary checked bag from the famous travel brand is back, with a stylish retro design. A familiar sight on European beaches in the 1970s, it later became a cult object, often selling for sky-high prices. The bag is available in its traditional design, with black and red checks. On sale in stores or online: www.hotelplan.ch

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PEAK PERFORMANCE – OAHU BOARD SHORTS New men’s summer swimming shorts, with a design inspired by classic surf shorts, but featuring materials and details typical of Peak Performance: velcro fastening, wax comb in leg pocket, contrast stitching and waist draw cord. See the complete collection at: www.peakperformance.com

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ICEBRAKER – TRAVELLING LIGHT The Australian outback and natural landscapes of New Zealand are the inspiration for the new summer collection, which features natural clothing made from merino wool, exclusively sourced from farmers in the mountains of southern New Zealand. Combining the technical properties of dedicated sportswear and the qualities of merino wool, these garments will keep you cool when it’s warm and warm when it’s cool. With easy care, and anti-odour design and breathable fabric, these garments are ideal for travelling anywhere, all year round. www.icebreaker.com

LILLY: THE FAN WITH PLENTY OF COLOUR!

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THIERRY MUGLER - ANGEL SUNESSENCE BLUE LAGOON EDITION Embodying the dazzling sophistication of Angel Sunessence, the actress Naomi Watts, the divine icon of Angel in 2008, will be enjoying the pleasures of the summer sun. The new limited edition Angel Sunessence offers something different, a chance to savour the joys of the moment. Angel’s sublime and enchanting white shimmer leads our senses once again towards new dreamlike horizons. The bottle is utterly charming, with its original turquoise sheen, while the fragrance itself offers a new aromatic summer sensation. A light eau de toilette. www.thierrymugler.com

CROCS - THE MUST-HAVE ITEM FOR A SUMMER OF FOOTBALL Whether playing football on grass or on sand, this summer the “Crocband Nation Switzerland” – a limited-edition collection only available in Switzerland – will complete the red and white kit of the true fan. The CrocsTM shoe provides comfort and fun before and after the match. And since “fair play” is the name of the game, the “Crocband Nation” also comes in other editions, including Italy, South Africa and Brazil. www.dld.ch

Whether in luminous orange, soft green or elegant black, Lilly has the lightest of looks, with its coloured Plexiglas ring. And yet, thanks to the metal plate embedded in its base, it remains solidly attached to its small rubber feet, even at top speed. Produced by Stadler Form. For more info, see: www.stadlerform.ch RR

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There is no end to creative ideas, original places, unique settings and good taste in Switzerland. 30° has picked out a few favourites for you.

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Lausanne’s Les Arches! bar, inaugurated on 16 April 2010, has a stunning air. First of all visual, with its magnificent stone vaults, listed as historic monuments. Futuristic too, because the premises, located underneath the Grand Pont, has all the pluses of a trendy watering hole, with a fine 280 m tawny floor, light playing in each of the four enclaves and a large bar – which fills an entire arch – crowned by a large hanging lighted cowl. Another feature is that three of the four arches are not glazed, for maximum benefit of nicotine addicts! And in winter? The atmosphere is kept warm with heaters. A really unusual spot in the Vaud capital, that also boasts a sunny terrace overlooking Place de l’Europe in central Lausanne. Apart from enjoying a drink, you can have breakfast or a lighter meal during the day or in the evening. Unless you decide to come and smoke chicha from Sunday to Thursday. Looks good, doesn’t it?

Les Arches!, place de l’Europe, 1001 Lausanne.

Open daily from 8 a.m., and from 11 a.m. on Sundays. www.lesarches.ch

Schiller Brasserie and Goethe Bar The setting of Zurich’s Schiller Brasserie is trendy, almost chic, with golden glints that punctuate the walls. As contemporary as can be, despite some very traditional touches.

A blend of genres that is also taken up in the cooking, where French and Italian cuisine go hand-in-hand. It is possible to enjoy stuffed veal with risotto, or a quiche lorraine. You don’t feel like a full meal? Then why not opt for the adjoining Goethe bar instead, where you can of course choose a drink or have a cocktail. But there are tables too around the designer bar, for a quick bite to eat. A club sandwich, toasted snack, salad niçoise or even a pasta dish. Enjoy the décor too with its clean, relaxing lines. Well then, the Schiller or the Goethe? Just choose depending on how you feel…

Schiller Goethe Bar & Brasserie, Goethe Strasse 10, 8001 Zurich, 044/222 20 30. www.brasserie-schiller.ch. Open daily.

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Distributed in: Le Cheval Blanc In this Carouge (Geneva) bar, the atmosphere is cosy, with its attractively illuminated exposed stone wall. A play of lighting, this time more flashy, is also found in the bar and changes colour (blue, violet, etc.) when night falls. Evening is also the time when you can enjoy tapas along with a glass of fine wine. And evenings can usually continue in the Box, a hall that hosts both concerts, shows, charades, story-telling evenings and themed weekends. Here, the time of day dictates the atmosphere and the food served.

Every lunchtime, there is one of the daily specials and seasonal suggestions to try, that can also be enjoyed on the terrace in summer. And on Saturdays quiches are served together with an accompanying salad, while on Sundays you can have brunch. At the Cheval Blanc, the horsepower is palpable, so mount up…

Le Cheval Blanc, Place de l’Octroi 15, 1227 Carouge, 022/343 61 61. www.lechevalblanc.ch Closed on Mondays.

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