Varley on a road trip in the Belle Epoque Train from Montreux to Zweisimmen, Switzerland
For this project, we needed to scout a variety of distinct locations: an alpine city with character, a vintage train, and a stunning five-star hotel. Our journey began in Geneva, which perfectly captured the alpine city vibe we were after. From there, we traveled to jazzy Montreux and the breathtaking shores of Lake Geneva.
We boarded the elegant Belle Époque train and continued on to Zweisimmen. Back in Geneva, we shot at the historic Beau-Rivage Hotel, a lakeside gem steeped in history. Notably, it was the site of one of Germany’s most infamous post-war political scandals—the mysterious death (suicide, or perhaps murder?) of federal state premier Uwe Barschel in the 1980s.
The shoot itself went off without a hitch.
Special Props for Alpine photo shoots
We look for animals, vintage trains, Rossignol Skis from the early Winter Olympics, snow mobiles and snow buses and much more. We worked with Czechoslovakian wolf dogs -watch out for the Alpha Animal-, with Huskies, horses, cows, sheep and Chihuahuas.
Patagonia film & photo location
This campaign was shot in the Chilean Patagonia. 7 Mountains has an office in Buenos Aires from where we manage all shots in the Southern American Hemisphere. Come to Uruguay, Argentina and Chile!
Creative Development & Pre-Production
We refined the campaign concept, cast top-tier talent, and sourced unique alpine locations. All logistics were managed to ensure a flawless shoot.
