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VALLÉE DE CHAMONIX-MONT-BLANC Русский Français / English ALTUS Les magazines de montagne ❚ www.altus-magazines.com ❚ Français / English / Русский VALLÉE DECHAMONIX-MONT-BLANC VALLÉE 2015 2015 www.napapijri.com Boutique Napapijri 2 Rue Paccard, Chamonix ALTUS Édito HIVER 2015 - N° 15 Retrouvez ALTUS vallée ltus est un magazine d’avenir ! de Chamonix À l’heure où les magazines doivent faire face à la profusion d’informations venant d’internet, sur votre mobile. Altus a su trouver ce fin réglage entre qualité du contenu et modernité de la diffusion. En ce qui www.altus-magazines.com concerne la qualité du contenu, il est vrai que le bon travail paie toujours et que l’investissement A de toutes nos équipes de rédaction permet de répondre à votre attente bien légitime de lecteur : DIRECTION diversité éditoriale et proximité de notre beau territoire de montagne. Rédactrices en chef, Directeur de la publication journalistes, photographes, secrétaires de rédaction, graphistes, traducteurs, commerciaux, Alain Poncet [email protected] tous ont à cœur de réunir en ces pages ce qui fait la qualité, la beauté et l’intérêt de vie de nos Directeur d’édition stations. Roland Claude Durand-Terrasson Quant à la modernité de la diffusion, il s’agit là d’un autre point essentiel, car s’il y a un regain [email protected] d’intérêt pour le beau papier, nous utilisons chaque année un peu plus les canaux numériques RÉDACTION de diffusion. Ces canaux ne se substituent pas à la présence papier dans nos vallées, ils s’y Rédactrice en chef Marie-Stéphane Guy ajoutent. Ainsi, un nouveau système de “feuilletage” en ligne nous permet de vous offrir encore [email protected] plus de confort de lecture et de référencements sur www.altus-magazines.com. Altus est à vos Ont collaboré à ce numéro côtés, que vous soyez confortablement installés dans le lobby de votre hôtel ou en train de Régine Ferrandis, Laurent Gannaz, Sophie consulter votre tablette à la maison. Nous sommes tous fiers de cette proximité et je vous invite Cuenot, Lucy Paltz, Hervé Bodeau, Hanna à entrer dans notre monde. Jonsson, Lara Murray, Paul Contra, Marie-Stéphane Guy. Altus est un magazine d’avenir ! Cela fait du bien de le dire ! PHOTOS Bonne lecture. Musée Alpin, John Norris, David Machet, Alain Duclos, Jeremy Wilson, Olivier Brajon. Cahier shooting mode Pascal Simonin (photographe) Altus: a cutting-edge magazine! Chloé Pereaux (make-up artiste) At a time when magazines are up against a world where the internet provides information at our Charline Poncet, Clara D., Florent Chauvin (mannequins). fingertips, Altus has understood how to produce high-quality content in a modern format. Hard work always pays off and our teams’ dedication to high-quality means that we can meet our readers’ RÉGIE PUBLICITAIRE expectations, producing diverse articles focussed around our beautiful mountains. Each member of our Commercialisation Chamonix team aims to bring together the beauty and charm of our resorts. Claire Lamort de Gail +33 (0) 6 25 46 66 94 [email protected] Even if printed matter is making its comeback, we are improving our digital technology year after year. Régie nationale This is not to replace our paper versions, but in addition to them. The new system on our website allows +33 (0)4 79 60 42 45 - [email protected] you to ‘flick-through’ our pages with even greater ease (www.altus-magazines.com). Altus is always with Pages shopping et shooting mode you, whether you are seated comfortably in your hotel lobby or on your tablet at home. Come and enter Anne-Sophie Jacquin into our world. Altus is a magazine going places! [email protected] Happy reading. FABRICATION Création Graphique Annabelle Bard - [email protected] Roland Claude Durand-Terrasson Imprimerie Directeur d’édition / Publishing editor. Les 2 Ponts - France ÉDITEUR Altus est une édition de la société Grands Espaces Altus is published by the firm Grands Espaces 688 av. des Follaz CHAMONIX - COURCHEVEL - SERRE CHEVALIER - VAL D’ISÈRE - MÉRIBEL 73 000 CHAMBÉRY SUISSE : CRANS MONTANA - VERBIER Tél. +33 (0)4 79 60 42 45 www.grandsespaces.net [email protected] Sarl de presse au capital de : 10 000 E Altus vallée de Chamonix s’engage pour la protection de l’environnement. Siret : 444 628 903 00015 - ISSN : 1962-2988 Copyright : Grands Espaces Dépôt légal décembre 2014 Notre magazine est imprimé sur du papier certiié FSC. FSC est une association internationale à but non lucratif dont les adhérents sont des groupes environnementaux et sociaux, d’entreprises de gestion forestière et de distributeurs de produits en bois, travaillant en partenariat pour améliorer la gestion forestière à travers le monde. ALTUS vallée de Chamonix ❚ 3 Global audience, local knowledge With over 335 ofi ces globally, we can display your property to the widest possible audience, from Chamonix to New York, Moscow to Hong Kong. Avec plus de 335 bureaux dans le monde, nous pouvons exposer votre bien à un très large public, de Chamonix à New York, de Moscou à Hong Kong. Matt Edelsten Andy Symington [email protected] [email protected] +33 4 80 96 50 01 +33 4 80 96 50 01 Mountain-Base.com 108 Avenue de l’Aiguille du Midi Chamonix Mont-Blanc audience, wledge After 10 years in Chamonix, Mountain Base are delighted to announce a formal association with Knight Frank With over 335 ofi ces globally, we can display your property to the widest possible audience, from Chamonix to New York, Moscow to Hong Kong. Après 10 ans à Chamonix, Mountain Base a le plaisir d’annoncer notre partenariat avec Knight Frank Avec plus de 335 bureaux dans le monde, nous pouvons exposer votre bien à un très large public, de Chamonix à New York, de Moscou à Hong Kong. Matt Edelsten Andy Symington [email protected] [email protected] +33 4 80 96 50 01 +33 4 80 96 50 01 Mountain-Base.com 108 Avenue de l’Aiguille du Midi Chamonix Mont-Blanc LA CALÈCHE Un cadre, une ambiance, un accueil Savoyard. cybergraph chamonix cybergraph Service Continu de 12h à 23h. 18, RUE PACCARD • 74400 CHAMONIX • TÉL. 04 50 55 94 68 www.restaurant-caleche.com LA CALÈCHE • RESTAURANT SAVOYARD LA CABANE DES PRAZ Déjeuner face au Mont-Blanc, et dîner au chandelles…un art de vivre 23, ROUTE DU GOLF • 74400 CHAMONIX • TÉL. 04 50 53 23 27 www.restaurant-cabane.com LA CABANE • RESTAURANT SEMI-GASTRO LE CAP HORN Une ambiance contemporaine, un dépaysement assuré 74, RUE DES MOULINS • 74400 CHAMONIX • TÉL. 04 50 21 80 80 www.caphorn-chamonix.com LE CAP HORN • RESTAURANT CONTEMPORAIN EAT • DRINK • DANCE Ouvert de 17h à 2h 78, RUE DES MOULINS • 74400 CHAMONIX • TÉL. 04 50 21 80 80 www.caphorn-chamonix.com CYBERGRAPH CHAMONIX CYBERGRAPH ALTUS Sommaire Sommaire / CONTENTS N°15 / hiver 2015 ACTU / NEWS 12 Toute l’actualité de Chamonix. The latest news from Chamonix. SHOPPING / SHOPPING 24 Le shopping d’Altus Chamonix. Altus Chamonix shopping. SÉCURITÉ / SAFETY 40 Un sujet scientifique pour mieux comprendre et éviter la bête noire des montagnards, les avalanches, et savourer le ski hors piste en limitant les risques. An informative scientific report about the bête noire of mountaineers: avalanches and how to protect yourself when skiing off-piste. HISTOIRE / HISTORY 48 En 2015, Chamonix a choisi de rendre hommage à l’âge d’or de l’alpinisme et de célébrer les cent cinquante ans de l’année exceptionnelle que fut 1865. In 2015, Chamonix has decided to commemorate the golden years of alpinism and celebrate the 150th anniversary of the exceptional year of 1865. SHOOTING MODE / FASHION SHOOT 58 L’album photo des plus belles tenues de l’hiver sélectionnées par Altus. Photo album of some stunning outfits, as selected by Altus. ART DE VIVRE / LIFESTYLE 78 Découverte du Chalet Peter Pan sur les hauteurs des Houches aujourd’hui propriété de Rupert Mitchell, sa maison de vacances qu’il ouvre à des hôtes privilégiés. Discover Chalet Peter Pan above Les Houches, owned by Rupert Mitchell, who opens his holiday home to a few privileged guests. 8 ❚ ALTUS vallée de Chamonix ALTUS Sommaire GASTRONOMIE / GASTRONOMY 88 À la table de La Remise, sur la route d’Argentière, on se délecte à prix raisonnable des créations gastronomiques de Francine Vandenkoornhuyse. Avis aux gourmets. At La Remise, on the road to Argentière, you can sample Francine Vandenkoornhuyse’s delicious food at reasonable prices. Gourmets, watch out. SPORT / SPORTS 96 Ils sont quelques-uns à cultiver encore l’esprit du saut à ski, discipline ancrée à Chamonix depuis près d’un siècle. Découverte, depuis les tremplins. There is still a group of people who nurture the spirit of ski jumping, a sport that has been practised in Chamonix for nearly a century. Discover this exhilarating sport. SKI ALPINISME / SKI TOURING 104 Le retour en grâce du ski de randonnée méritait bien qu’Altus se penche sur le phénomène qui se propage dans nos montagnes, sur pistes comme en pleine nature. À l’heure de la peau de phoque ! Ski touring is making a big comeback so we, at Altus, have taken a look into this phenomenon, which can be enjoyed both on-piste and in the backcountry. It’s all about touring! SOCIÉTÉ / SOCIETY 114 Moniteur de ski et charpentier, pisteur et instituteur, artiste et guide de haute montagne, ils ont inventé la pluriactivité en montagne, devenue aussi caractéristique qu’essentielle. Ski instructor and carpenter, ski patroller and schoolteacher, artist and mountain guide: Holding down several jobs has become a way of life in the mountains.. AGENDA / EVENTS DIARY 122 Les événements incontournables de l’hiver. This winter’s unmissable events. RUSSE / RUSSIAN / Русский 124 Altus version russe trempe sa plume dans l’alphabet cyrillique.
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