An audacious free solo ascent of 1,100 meters on the west face of Les Drus takes Christophe Profit just over three hours to complete.
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An audacious free solo ascent of 1,100 meters on the west face of Les Drus takes Christophe Profit just over three hours to complete.
Synopsis
Christophe Profit stands at the base of Les Drus in the Mont Blanc massif on June 30, 1982. Armed only with climbing shoes and a pof bag, he begins a free solo ascent of the west face via the 'Directe Américaine,' a challenging 1100 meters of vertical rock. He reaches the summit in just over three hours, marking a significant moment in his climbing career. Three years later, on July 25, 1985, he climbs the north faces of the Matterhorn, the Eiger, and the Jorasses in a single day.
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Why Watch
- See Christophe Profit's daring ascent of Les Drus
- Watch him conquer three major peaks in one day
- Find out about his climbing techniques and skills
Did You Know
- Christophe Profit climbed the west face of Les Drus in 1982.
- He completed the climb in just over three hours, reaching the summit at 4:10 p.m.
- In 1985, he climbed the north faces of three mountains in one day.
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Who is Christophe Profit?
Christophe Profit is a French climber known for his free solo ascent of the west face of Les Drus in the Mont Blanc massif.
What significant climb did Christophe Profit complete on July 25, 1985?
On July 25, 1985, Christophe Profit climbed the north faces of the Matterhorn, the Eiger, and the Jorasses all in one day.
What climbing route did Christophe Profit take on June 30, 1982?
Christophe Profit ascended the west face of Les Drus via the 'Directe Américaine,' which is 1100 meters of vertical rock.
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