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.
Pics + Vids
Ascents
1 recorded ascents.
| Year | Climb | Grade | Style | Date |
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| 1786 | Mont Blanc Summit | VD | Solo | worked | 8th Aug 1786 |
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First ascent.
A major accomplishment, and one that is considered to mark the start of modern alpinism. |
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| Climb | Grade | Style | Ascent Date | Suggested Grade |
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| Climb | Grade | Style | Ascent Date | Suggested Grade |
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| Climb | Grade | Style | Ascent Date | Suggested Grade |
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| 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. |
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| Climb | Grade | Style | Ascent Date | Suggested Grade |
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