3,842 meters above the Vallée Blanche, Maurice Baquet and Christophe Profit ascend the south face of the Aiguille du Midi in a tribute to friendship.
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3,842 meters above the Vallée Blanche, Maurice Baquet and Christophe Profit ascend the south face of the Aiguille du Midi in a tribute to friendship.
Synopsis
Maurice Baquet stands at the base of the Aiguille du Midi in July 1988, reflecting on his historic ascent with mountaineer Gaston Rebuffat in 1956. The two men made the first climb of the south face of this 3,842-meter wall in the French Alps. Now, Baquet returns to honor his late friend, joined by Christophe Profit, a mountaineer 50 years younger. The film captures their ascent and the breathtaking scenery of the Alps, intertwining themes of friendship and adventure.
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Why Watch
- See Maurice Baquet's return to Aiguille du Midi.
- Meet Christophe Profit, a celebrated modern mountaineer.
- Find out about the historic 1956 ascent with Gaston Rebuffat.
Did You Know
- Maurice Baquet and Gaston Rebuffat made the first ascent in July 1956.
- The Aiguille du Midi stands at 3,842 meters above the Vallée Blanche.
- In 1988, Baquet returned to the climb with Christophe Profit, who is 50 years younger.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who did Maurice Baquet climb with in July 1956?
Maurice Baquet climbed with renowned mountaineer Gaston Rebuffat.
What mountain did Maurice Baquet and Gaston Rebuffat ascend?
They achieved a historic first ascent of the south face of the Aiguille du Midi.
Who accompanied Maurice Baquet on his return climb in 1988?
He was accompanied by Christophe Profit, a contemporary mountaineer 50 years his junior.
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