an authentic winter in the Valais
Š Patrick FRILET / hemis.fr
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Switzerland :
If you are looking for a mountain which is still authentic; it is in the Swiss Valais that you are going to find it. Fall in behind our photographer Patrick Frilet who is taking us to the distinguished ski resort of Zermatt, passing by the family Crans Montana, and then trembling in front of the Tschaggatta, the monsters of the Lotschental Valley, to, finally discover one of the most beautiful valleys of the Valais, the Val d’Herens. Text : Patrick FRILET
HEMIS_311850 : Switzerland, Canton of Valais, Zermatt, Matterhorn Glacier Paradise skiing area at the bottom of the Matterhorn (14692 ft)
HEMIS_314551 Switzerland, canton of Valais, Crans-Montana, Skiing
HEMIS_309468 Switzerland, Canton of Valais, Herens Valley, Evolene, cat masks, cow bells and animal skins are worn by the Peluches during the carnival which takes place every year from the Epiphany evening to the Shrove Tuesday evening
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Switzerland, Canton of Valais, Zermatt, Matterhorn Glacier Paradise skiing area at the bottom of the Matterhorn (14692 ft)
Switzerland, Canton of Valais, Zermatt, the Gornergrat Bahn cog train raises until 14692 ft, the Matterhorn in the background
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Switzerland, Canton of Valais, Zermatt, the Kulmhotel Gornergrat is the highest hotel of Europe with an altitude of 3089m
Switzerland, Canton of Valais, Zermatt, the Kulmhotel Gornergrat is the highest hotel of Europe with an altitude of 3089m
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Switzerland, Canton of Valais, Zermatt, Matterhorn Glacier Paradise skiing area at the bottom of the Matterhorn (14692 ft)
Switzerland, Canton of Valais, Zermatt, Findeln hamlet with the Matterhorn in the background
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Switzerland, Canton of Valais, Zermatt, Matterhorn Glacier Paradise skiing area at the bottom of the Matterhorn (14692 ft)
Switzerland, Canton of Valais, Zermatt, Chez Vrony altitude restaurant in the middle of Findeln hamlet with the Matterhorn in the background
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Switzerland, Canton of Valais, Zermatt, Chez Vrony altitude restaurant in the middle of Findeln hamlet with the Matterhorn in the background
Switzerland, Canton of Valais, Zermatt, Matterhorn Glacier Paradise skiing area at the bottom of the Matterhorn (14692 ft), ski instructor having a gluhwein (mulled wine) at the Trockener Steg bar restaurant
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Switzerland, Canton of Valais, Zermatt, photographer with his St Bernard Dogs waiting for customers to photograph in front of the Matterhorn
Switzerland, Canton of Valais, Zermatt, Findeln hamlet with the Matterhorn in the background
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Switzerland, Canton of Valais, Zermatt, the new heated chairlift at Sunnegga Paradise skiing area
Switzerland, Canton of Valais, Zermatt, the new conveyor for children at Sunnegga Paradise skiing area
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Switzerland, Canton of Valais, Zermatt, Ried skiing area, Chalet Ried altitude restaurant
Switzerland, Canton of Valais, Zermatt, Chez Vrony altitude restaurant in the middle of Findeln hamlet with the Matterhorn in the background
HEMIS_311807 Switzerland, Canton of Valais, Zermatt, the Gornergrat Bahn cog train raises until 14692 ft, the Matterhorn in the background
HEMIS_311876 Switzerland, Canton of Valais, Zermatt ski resort at the bottom of the Matterhorn
HEMIS_311857 : Switzerland, Canton of Valais, Zermatt, the Gornergrat Bahn cog train raises until 14692 ft, the Matterhorn in the background
HEMIS_311817 Switzerland, Canton of Valais, Zermatt, horse drawn carriage
HEMIS_311821 Switzerland, Canton of Valais, Zermatt ski resort at the bottom of the Matterhorn
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Switzerland, Canton of Valais, Zermatt, the Monte Rosa is one of the oldest hotels of Zermatt
Switzerland, Canton of Valais, Zermatt, the Schweizer St端bli Restaurant serves traditioal swiss dishes, there is also daily swiss country music
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Switzerland, Canton of Valais, Zermatt, the Grand Hotel Zermatterhof is one of the oldest hotels of the ski resort
Switzerland, Canton of Valais, Zermatt, Iglu Dorf hotel and restaurant and bar in igloos on Gornergrat Mountain slopes
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Switzerland, Canton of Valais, Zermatt, Iglu Dorf hotel and restaurant and bar in igloos on Gornergrat Mountain slopes
Switzerland, Canton of Valais, Zermatt, Iglu Dorf hotel and restaurant and bar in igloos on Gornergrat Mountain slopes
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Switzerland, Canton of Valais, Zermatt, Iglu Dorf hotel and restaurant and bar in igloos on Gornergrat Mountain slopes
Switzerland, Canton of Valais, Zermatt, Iglu Dorf hotel and restaurant and bar in igloos on Gornergrat Mountain slopes
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Switzerland, Canton of Valais, Zermatt, Hotel Post is the latest trendy hotel of the ski resort, Broken is a bar and a nightclub
Switzerland, Canton of Valais, Zermatt, Hotel Post is the latest trendy hotel of Zermatt
HEMIS_314529 Switzerland, canton of Valais, Crans-Montana, ski resort of Crans-Montana
HEMIS_314546 Switzerland, canton of Valais, Crans-Montana, Plaine Morte'is 2826 meters high and is the highest skiing point of the resort
HEMIS_314544 Switzerland, canton of Valais, Crans-Montana, Easy skiing in fresh snow
HEMIS_314548 Switzerland, canton of Valais, Crans-Montana, Cross-country skiing
HEMIS_314549 Switzerland, canton of Valais, Crans-Montana, Paragliding
HEMIS_314565 Switzerland, canton of Valais, Crans-Montana, Snowshoeing at 2200 meters high
HEMIS_314553 Switzerland, canton of Valais, Crans-Montana, Skiing down the Aminona slopes
HEMIS_314569 Switzerland, canton of Valais, Crans-Montana, The altitude restaurant 'Les Taules'is wellknown for its traditionnal 'Raclette'(melted cheese on patatoes)
HEMIS_314541 : Switzerland, canton of Valais, Crans-Montana, Snowshoeing at 2200 meters high
HEMIS_314570 Switzerland, canton of Valais, Crans-Montana, Sledge slope
HEMIS_314526 Switzerland, canton of Valais, Crans-Montana, Snowboarding amongst the trees at the 'Fun Forest'
HEMIS_314518 Switzerland, canton of Valais, Crans-Montana, Snowtubing at the Bibi Fun Park
HEMIS_314571 Switzerland, canton of Valais, Crans-Montana, Skiing competition
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Switzerland, canton of Valais, Crans-Montana, The outside jacuzzi at the 'Hotel Art de Vivre'
Switzerland, canton of Valais, Crans-Montana, The outside jacuzzi at the 'Hotel Art de Vivre'
HEMIS_314557 Switzerland, canton of Valais, Crans-Montana, Tradition and folklore with the throwing of the flag
HEMIS_314539 Switzerland, canton of Valais, Crans-Montana, Street show
HEMIS_314540 Switzerland, canton of Valais, Crans-Montana, Disco-party on the ice rink
HEMIS_314520 Switzerland, canton of Valais, Crans-Montana, Luxury boutiques
HEMIS_314515 Switzerland, canton of Valais, Crans-Montana, 'Tommes'cheeses in his cheese cellar
Samuel
HEMIS_314524 Switzerland, canton of Valais, Crans-Montana, Luxury boutiques
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HEMIS_314528 Switzerland, canton of Valais, Crans-Montana, trendy bar 'Leosbar'
HEMIS_314562 Switzerland, canton of Valais, Crans-Montana, Paintball in the snow
HEMIS_314560 Switzerland, canton of Valais, Crans-Montana, Paintball in the snow
HEMIS_299021 Switzerland, canton of Valais, Lotschental Valley, Lauchernalp ski resort
HEMIS_299028 Switzerland, canton of Valais, Lotschental Valley, Tschaggatta during the carnival
HEMIS_299033 Switzerland, canton of Valais, Lotschental Valley, Tschaggatta during the carnival
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Switzerland, Canton of Valais, Herens Valley, Evolene, cat masks, cow bells and animal skins are worn by the Peluches during the carnival which takes place every year from the Epiphany evening to the Shrove Tuesday evening
Switzerland, Canton of Valais, Herens Valley, Evolene, cat masks, cow bells and animal skins are worn by the Peluches during the carnival which takes place every year from the Epiphany evening to the Shrove Tuesday evening
HEMIS_299024 : Switzerland, canton of Valais, Lotschental Valley, Tschaggatta during the carnival
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Switzerland, Canton of Valais, Herens Valley, Evolene, during the carnival which takes place every year from the Epiphany evening to the Shrove Tuesday evening, carnival goers disguised as nuns at the top of the skilift of Chemeuille
Switzerland, Canton of Valais, Herens Valley, Evolene, cat masks, cow bells and animal skins are worn by the Peluches during the carnival which takes place every year from the Epiphany evening to the Shrove Tuesday evening
HEMIS_299044 Switzerland, canton of Valais, Lotschental Valley, Bernard Rieter, sculptor of Tschaggatta
HEMIS_299034 Switzerland, canton of Valais, Lotschental Valley, the carnival, hot wine
HEMIS_299040 Switzerland, canton of Valais, Lotschental Valley, Lauchernalp ski resort, Zudili restaurant
HEMIS_299039 Switzerland, canton of Valais, Lotschental Valley, Wiler, Charlie Seematter in the Lotschen cheeses cellar
HEMIS_299043 Switzerland, canton of Valais, Lotschental Valley, Valaisiaine plate
HEMIS_309461 Switzerland, Canton of Valais, Herens Valley, Les Hauderes
HEMIS_309462 Switzerland, Canton of Valais, Herens Valley, Les Hauderes
HEMIS_309463 Switzerland, Canton of Valais, Herens Valley, La Forclaz
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Switzerland, Canton of Valais, Herens Valley, Evolene, cat masks, cow bells and animal skins are worn by the Peluches during the carnival which takes place every year from the Epiphany evening to the Shrove Tuesday evening
Switzerland, Canton of Valais, Herens Valley, Evolene, during the carnival which takes place every year from the Epiphany evening to the Shrove Tuesday evening, the Winter Spirits are chased away by the Empailles (stuffed people), they invade the streets of the village and scare people with their broomsticks
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Switzerland, Canton of Valais, Herens Valley, Evolene, during the carnival which takes place every year from the Epiphany evening to the Shrove Tuesday evening, the Winter Spirits are chased away by the Empailles (stuffed people), they invade the streets of the village and scare people with their broomsticks
Switzerland, Canton of Valais, Herens Valley, Evolene, during the carnival which takes place every year from the Epiphany evening to the Shrove Tuesday evening, the Winter Spirits are chased away by the Empailles (stuffed people), they invade the streets of the village and scare people with their broomsticks
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Switzerland, Canton of Valais, Herens Valley, Evolene, during the carnival which takes place every year from the Epiphany evening to the Shrove Tuesday evening, the Winter Spirits are chased away by the Empailles (stuffed people), they invade the streets of the village and scare people with their broomsticks
Switzerland, Canton of Valais, Herens Valley, Evolene, the traditional Guggen Bands during the carnival which takes place every year from the Epiphany evening to the Shrove Tuesday evening
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Switzerland, Canton of Valais, Herens Valley, Evolene, during the carnival which takes place every year from the Epiphany evening to the Shrove Tuesday evening, the Winter Spirits are chased away by the Empailles (stuffed people), they invade the streets of the village and scare people with their broomsticks
Switzerland, Canton of Valais, Herens Valley, Evolene, Smurfs during the carnival which takes place every year from the Epiphany evening to the Shrove Tuesday evening
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Switzerland, Canton of Valais, Herens Valley, Evolene, Smurfs during the carnival which takes place every year from the Epiphany evening to the Shrove Tuesday evening, man disguised as the Papa Smurf
Switzerland, Canton of Valais, Herens Valley, Evolene, Marcus Pannatier takes his queens (fighting cows) out to make them fight for preparing them for the fighting competitions
HEMIS_309479 : Switzerland, Canton of Valais, Herens Valley, Evolene, Marcus Pannatier takes his queens (fighting cows) out to make them fight for preparing them for the fighting competitions