Slow chronicles from Valmorel, written four-handed by Guillaume & Louise. What happens in the chalet, what happens around it, what happens within us.
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In winter, people battle obstacles in the snow — the only winter event of the Spartan Race in the world. In summer, they run the trails of the Lauzière massif. Two races with the character of this mountain, and why taking them on as a tribe changes everything.
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Travel guide
Closed bedrooms, bathroom ratio, common spaces sized for the whole table: the questions to ask before booking for the whole tribe.
Resort life
Obstacle racing in the snow in winter, mountain trail running in July. Two races worthy of the terrain — and the method for experiencing them as a group.
Travel guide
Family reunion, vacation with family or friends, corporate retreat: the 8 common mistakes and the Arpian method for pulling off a stay with the whole tribe.
Winter ritual
We could have chosen electric. We chose wood — and everything the wait taught us about coming together.
High-altitude rituals
Light the fire at 5pm. Plunge in at 7pm. Talk until the stars come out. Our evening ritual, passed on to every tribe.
Seasonal chronicles
End of season, empty slopes, low sun. Why April might be the most beautiful month to come to the mountains.
Chalet recipes
Four spices, one orange, a wine we already love. The family recipe served every evening after the slopes.
Seasonal chronicles
An honest checklist after three years hosting. The ten things even seasoned mountain-goers forget to pack.