Jacques Balmat


Quick Info

Nationality: IT
Hardest Trad (Worked): VD

1762-1834. Balmat was born in Savoy in the Chamonix valley, at the time part of the Kingdom of Sardinia.

Contributors: remus
Added on 24th May 2021. Last updated on 24th May 2021.

Quick Info

Nationality: IT
Hardest Trad (Worked): VD

1762-1834. Balmat was born in Savoy in the Chamonix valley, at the time part of the Kingdom of Sardinia.

Contributors: remus
Added on 24th May 2021. Last updated on 24th May 2021.

Pics + Vids


Ascents

1 recorded ascents.

Year Climb Grade Style Date
1786 Mont Blanc Summit VD Solo | worked 8th Aug 1786
First ascent.

A major accomplishment, and one that is considered to mark the start of modern alpinism.

Climb Grade Style Ascent Date Suggested Grade
Climb Grade Style Ascent Date Suggested Grade
Climb Grade Style Ascent Date Suggested Grade
Mont Blanc Summit VD Solo | worked 8th Aug 1786
First ascent.

A major accomplishment, and one that is considered to mark the start of modern alpinism.

Climb Grade Style Ascent Date Suggested Grade