Ascents of the fourteen peaks over 8000 meters

We are off to climb Annapurna, 8091 meters above sea level. The ascent of the tenth highest peak on the planet is for experienced mountaineers, well aware of the risks in the Himalayas. The ascent of…

Here we set off on the ultimate expedition, the one many dream of completing: climbing the roof of the world via the Tibetan side, a mythical route on which the British launched no less than seven…

We are off to climb the roof of the world at 8848 meters on its southern Nepalese side. The route follows the one successfully climbed in May 1953 by Sir Edmund Hillary and Sherpa Tenzing Norgay, and…

Lhotse (8516 m), the fourth highest peak on the planet, is often overlooked. It represents a major objective for any mountaineer wishing to climb several 8000-meter peaks. The ascent route is the…

Here we are on the slopes of Kangchenjunga, the third highest peak on the planet at 8586 metres, a real challenge for seasoned mountaineers. The route is very demanding and requires a great deal of…

For this extraordinary adventure, the ascent of Makalu to 8485 meters, we are guided in a small group by a mountain guide highly experienced at high altitude. "Makalu, a magnificent pyramid isolated…

We set off to climb Nanga Parbat, the ninth highest mountain on earth. It is the only summit over 8000 meters high to be climbed from a completely different side and by a completely different route…

We set off to climb Gasherbrum I (8080 m), the eleventh highest peak on earth. Better known as Hidden Peak, due to its position at the bottom of the Baltoro glacier, hidden behind Gasherbrum IV and…

We attempt to climb Broad Peak, the twelfth highest peak on earth, at a slightly higher technical level than the ascent of Gasherbrum II. The direct route to the summit avoids spending a long time in…

We set off on the slopes of K2 “the wild mountain”, the second highest summit on earth and the culmination of a career as a Himalayan climber. This expedition has all the hallmarks of the ultimate…

For many mountaineers, the mythical 8000-meter mark is a goal, the dream of a lifetime. Our Manaslu expedition offers the best possible chance of success. Its relatively low technical difficulty…

We set off to climb Dhaulagiri, the seventh highest peak on the planet. A beautiful route, along the northern ridge, fairly direct, but technical due to the steepness of the slopes. The ascent of the…

The Shishapangma (8013 meters) is the only summit over 8000 meters entirely located in Tibet and the first peak to exceed the fateful bar of 8000 meters. Its isolation in the middle of communist…

We attempt to climb Gasherbrum II, the thirteenth highest peak on earth. Technically a little more difficult than Cho Oyu, but less exposed to objective risks. Its main attraction lies in its superb…

Cho Oyu, first 8000er. The sixth highest peak on the planet, Cho Oyu (8201 m) is the ideal summit to climb among the fourteen 8000ers or as a good test before going higher.