Keyword: 4000er
French alpinist trio opens one of the last major routes in the Alps
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The French mountain guides Benjamin Védrines, Nicolas Jean and Julien Cruvellier de Luze are opening a new route through the previously untouched "La Gorge" on the south face of the Barre des Écrins, the southernmost 4000m peak in the Alps: De l'Or en Barre (1000m, M7 , A1, 5+, ED+).
Sam Anthamatten: World's best all-rounder
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Sam Anthamatten has mastered several types of alpinism at the highest level. With his Valais colleague Jérémie Heitz, he has climbed six thousand meters in freeride style.
20 peaks in half a day: Nicolas Hojac and Adrian Zurbrügg break record
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On July 8, 2020, the two Bernese alpinists Adrian Zurbrügg and Nicolas Hojac climbed the so-called spaghetti tour in a new best time.
Do you want to go for a 4 meter? It is important to note that
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Do you want to stand on a 4000er? Here you can find out how best to prepare for your first high-altitude tour and what you need to consider.
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