While hiking the Haute Route from Chamonix to Zermatt in June 2026, I took a proper resupply and battery-charging break in Les Haudères before starting the brutal 1,300-meter (4,300-foot) climb toward Col du Tsaté.
It had rained a little that morning, but during the climb it remained mostly dry and there was barely any wind. Before long, I found myself completely surrounded by clouds. I love being in the clouds in the mountains. Everything becomes incredibly quiet. The sounds of rivers, villages, and the surrounding landscape are muffled, and every pass and valley becomes a mystery, with the terrain only revealing itself every now and then through small openings in the clouds.
At the pass, I stopped for a break and watched the clouds slowly dancing through the valley below. Then, through an opening in the mist, I suddenly spotted these two chamois walking along the mountainside high above the clouds.
Such a beautiful sighting.
Details
• Printed poster - frame not included.
• Printed on Fuji Maxima paper - available in your choice of Glossy (for vibrant color and deep contrast) or Matte (for a softer, glare-free finish).
• Printed locally by me at a trusted print shop I’ve worked with for years - each print is professionally produced, personally inspected for quality, and shipped by me.
• Each print is custom-made for your order, ensuring the highest quality and attention to detail.
• Images shown are for representation only.
• Please note that the exact print sizes are slightly larger: 20.3x30.5cm, 40.6x60.9cm, 50.8x76.2cm, and 60.9x91.4cm (therefore, I highly recommend using a passepartout).
• For best presentation, I recommend adding a white passepartout around the photo.
• Price excludes shipping - shipping calculated at checkout.
• Custom requests are welcome - contact me if you’d like a specific size, finish, or other adjustment.
Shipping
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