Tartarin sur les Alpes

At the height of summer, a thick yellow fog swirls over the Rigi‑Kulm, turning the grand hotel into a glittering fortress that draws tourists from every corner of Europe. Into this mist steps a larger‑than‑life figure with a knotted beard, oversized green glasses, and a mountain‑climber’s kit slung over his shoulders. He is the renowned Tarascon native whose daring exploits have become the talk of cafés and railway carriages alike, and his arrival sets the tone for an adventure that mixes bravado with comic mishap.

Within the bustling halls, he quickly becomes the focus of curious onlookers, a lively Alpine Club, and a series of eccentric encounters—from improvised dances to baffling registrations. As he prepares for his first ascent, Tartarin’s confidence is matched only by the bewildering challenges of the peaks, promising a tale of humor, daring, and the absurdities that await any man bold enough to chase the mountains’ myths.