Eyewear in titanium, inox and 3D printed proudly crafted around the alps with Cat.3 and Cat.4 Zeiss lenses. Made for mountaineering, high altitude exploration and outdoor activitites. Based in Vevey, Switzerland.
Discover our Glacier sunglasses and optical frames made of titanium, recycled inox and 3D printed with Zeiss ® polyamide lenses in category 3 and category 4.
Designed, tested and made in the Alps
MADE IN THE ALPS
Born in the Swiss Alps, Glacier Optics designs premium sunglasses and titanium eyewear inspired by Alpine craftsmanship and heritage. Proudly independent, we draw on the exceptional savoir-faire of the French, Italian and Swiss Alps, combining durable materials such as titanium and recycled metals with innovative design.
THE BRAND
Glacier Optics was created by Benoit Goncerut and Arnaud Cottet in 2020. After years spent in the mountains and working closely with our sponsors on expeditions, film projects and product development, we felt the need to create a brand that truly reflected our values and our vision of the Alps: reconnecting with the real world, working with people who share this mindset, and creating high-quality eyewear right here in our region. Designed to last, fairly priced, and crafted locally, our frames serve a simple purpose that is sometimes forgotten: protecting your eyes.
Testimonials
Freerider and climber
Julien Bédat
“Even on big overhangs, my Palü glasses don't move an inch. They've quickly become my go-to climbing glasses!”
Mountain guide in Engelberg
Julian Fuersinger
“One day I was looking for my Pierredar glasses, until I realized they were on my nose! Lightweight and ultra-comfortable, I highly recommend them for Hautes-routes.”
Himalayan climber
Christine Vogondy
“When you reach the summit of K2, the last thing you want to worry about is whether your sunglasses are going to stay on. With my Moiry sunglasses, I was totally zen. They've been with me on all my 8,000- meter climbs!”
SKI INSTRUCTOR
TAMARA NEF
"I wore my Vorab sunglasses all week at La Cordée in Évolène—they're magical! In fact, my brother Tanguy borrowed them one day... and the next day he won a silver medal at the Slalom World Championships. Some say it was luck... I say it was Vorab."
Emergency doctor at Air-Glaciers
Alex Emery
"The morning light is low, I'm hanging from a winch, and the helicopter blades are spinning above my head. I have a patient to rescue, and at times like this, I'm glad I have sunglasses that stay on my nose!"
Sale gosse and steeple skier in chamonix
damien arnaud
"We needed sturdy stainless steel sunglasses for our outings, with lenses that wouldn't scratch our eyes. The Pierredar is the ultimate speed sunglasses, we approve! "