An invitation to journey—a tribute to a timeless love for the mountains.

“In the 1970s, pioneering alpinists ventured into the most beautiful peaks of the Alps and the Himalayas. Forty-five years later, the passion remains undiminished, as a new generation of ski mountaineers sets out to retrace their steps. Their goal: to carry their skis up to 8,000 meters and descend along a bold route—the legendary French line of 1975, their legacy.”

“Their predecessors are like guardian angels; their songs will carry them to the borderlands of Afghanistan, and then to the 'Shining Wall' deep within the Baltoro, at the edge of China.”

Welcome to this joyful adventure of friendship and shared passion.
ô’parizad! is an invitation to travel, a heartfelt tribute to the enduring love of mountains through the ages.

A Tribute to Mountain People

Over the course of two weeks, two mountain guides traverse the ridgelines across the three countries that form the “Triangle of Friendship” in the Mont Blanc massif. Their quest: to link the seven statues of the Virgin Mary that have watched over the valleys for decades. A unique journey — one that has never been completed before.

But beyond the physical feat, this is a humanistic and cultural expedition. Along the way, writers, photographers, world-renowned alpinists, and even an astrophysicist will shed light on the meaning and origin of these Madonnas — and their significance to the mountain communities.

Guillaume Pierrel :
High Mountain Guide, Ski Mountaineer, Filmmaker

Guillaume Pierrel is a certified high mountain guide, ski instructor for over 20 years, and founder of GEE Films Productions. He has completed all 82 Alpine peaks over 4000 meters, as well as the three legendary north faces of the Alps in under six months.

In 2021, he achieved a new route on the south ridge of Gasherbrum II (8,035 m) with his expedition team and directed his first documentary—a tribute to the early ski mountaineers and Himalayan pioneers. The film earned multiple awards at international festivals and was featured in the Montagne en Scène 2022 tour.

His notable achievements include the descent of Le Linceul on the Grandes Jorasses (2022), the Niche on Les Drus (2023), a first descent on Mount Cook, New Zealand (2024), and the pioneering ski descent of the South Face of Mount Robson, Canada (2025).

Guillaume's first professional camerawork was with Sherpas Cinema, and he now specializes in high-altitude and steep-ski cinematography. His work is driven by a deep respect for mountain heritage and a passion for storytelling through adventure.

Nicknamed "Gee" during a trip to Whistler in 2006, he later founded Guiding Epic Experiences (GEE), which evolved into GEE Films Productions in 2022—a company dedicated to creating impactful visual narratives in extreme environments.

The North Face

The North Face has been creating quality outdoor clothing, backpacks & footwear for over 50 years.

Alpina

Founded in 1883, Alpina, famous for its signature red triangle, is a fine watchmaking manufacturer based in Geneva, Switzerland, with a history spanning over 135 years.

TA Energy

Launched in 2018, the Tā Energy brand designs high-quality sports nutrition products.

Plum

Plum, the specialist in lightweight, robust, made-in-France ski touring bindings for ski mountaineering, ski touring, and freeriding.

Julbo

Julbo is a sports eyewear brand founded in 1888 in Morez in the Jura region.

Therm-ic

Therm-ic draws on many years of experience that began with the invention of heating for ski boots.

Atomic

Since its inception, Atomic has been based in the heart of the Austrian Alps. Today, it is the world's largest ski manufacturer.

Red Bull

Giving wings to people and ideas since 1987.

The Mountain Cinema Support Fund (FODACIM) is a unique mechanism for supporting film projects showcasing the mountain world, its sporting activities, its culture and its communities.