PROJECT 2023
La Madone
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.
PROJECT 2021
Ô’Parizad ! Le chant des anges
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.
PROJECT 2020
Climbing in Nepal
Cho Polu 6735m
Cho Polu 6735m, West face – Asia – Nepal, We climbed the west face of Cho Polu, 6735m on October 8, 2023. This summit is located in the Khumbu valley, between Makalu and Lhotse. With a drop of 1,400 m , difficulty D with sections of ice at 80° and unstable snow in the upper part. The first ascent attempt dates back to 1954 and the expedition was then led by Edmund Hillary, the first man to summit Everest. In 1984, it was Nil Bohigas – a Catalan known for his ascent of the south face of Annapurna – who was the first to reach the summit. Our route had already been climbed in 2011 by a couple who gave it their name. Jordi Corominas and Elena Parga in 4 days. A repetition with the opening of an alpine style variation. For us, 10 hours was enough to reach the summit from the advanced camp at the foot of the mountain. The rest of the story can be discovered in this short movie !
Production : The North Face
Images : David Goettler, Lucien Boucansaud, Guillaume Pierrel
Réalisation : Guillaume Pierrel
Montage : Florian Keller Images
Sponsors: Alpina Watches, Julbo Eyewear, TA Energy, Dudek Paragliders
Special Thanks to the Nepali team of Lobsang & Khangri Resort in Chukhung (Khumbu region).
Logistic made by Himalayan Vision and Subash