ZERMATT TO VERBIER | Official Teaser

Check out the official teaser for our new film, Zermatt to Verbier. The Faction Collective follow in the tracks of the mythic 'Patrouille des Glaciers' race across the highest traverse in the Alps, discovering spectacular freeride lines and a unique alpine history along the way.

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ZERMATT TO VERBIER | Official Teaser


    Full Film Release 24th Nov 2020.

    The Faction Collective follow in the tracks of the mythic 'Patrouille des Glaciers' race, across the high alpine traverse linking Zermatt to Verbier. Along the way, this team of freeriders discover a unique alpine history and ski some of the most impressive peaks in the Alps.

    Starring: Sam Anthamatten, Elisabeth Gerritzen, Yann Rausis, Anna Smoothy.

    Featuring: Colonel EMG Daniel Jolliet & Jean-Marc Farquet.

    Directed by: Etienne Mérel.

    Cinematography by: Etienne Mérel, Julien Christe & Sampo Vallotton.

    Edited by: Etienne Mérel.

    Produced by: Tim Harty

    Photography by: Ruedi Flück

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    Faction Agent 3 orange free touring ski topsheet 2026 Faction Agent 3 orange free touring ski base 2026
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    Agent 3

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    Two gray skis with a Faction logo on a light gray background Two orange Faction skis on a light gray background
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    La Machine 3

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    Freestyle and all-mountain black and yellow Faction Prodigy 2 ski topsheet 2026 Freestyle and all-mountain black and yellow Faction Prodigy 2 ski base 2026
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    Prodigy 2

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    Topsheet of white Faction Prodigy 2 Capsule freestyle and all-mountain ski 2026 Base of white Faction Prodigy 2 Capsule freestyle and all-mountain ski 2026
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    Prodigy 2 Capsule

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