Glacier Patrol, a year without snow (Sports 2023, by Valentin Flauraud) - Swiss Press Award
Valentin Flauraud
A competitor, shot using a long exposure, climbs in front of the iconic Matterhorn mountain after the start of the 22nd Glacier Patrol race in Ober Stafel, above Zermatt, Switzerland, Wednesday, April 27, 2022. The Glacier Patrol (Patrouille des Glaciers in French), organized by the Swiss Army, takes place during between April 25 and May 1. Highly-experienced hiker-skiers trek over a distance of 57,5km (4386m ascent and 4519m descent) on the Haute Route along the Swiss-Italian border from Zermatt to Verbier. (KEYSTONE/Valentin Flauraud)
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Photo / Sports
2023
Valentin Flauraud
Departure of the glacier patrol for a special edition during which the teams did not put on their skis until well after the start due to the lack of snow.
