Jean-Paul Paris

Jean-Paul Paris

Jean-Paul Paris, nicknamed "Paname," was a French mountaineer who made his mark on the history of mountaineering in the 1960s and 1970s. An assistant professor at INSA Lyon, he played a key role in the discovery and development of Yannick Seigneur, a future great in French mountaineering. Together, they opened several difficult routes in the Vercors between 1962 and 1964. Jean-Paul Paris notably distinguished himself during the first winter ascent of the north face of Les Drus in 1967, a seven-day ascent made with Yannick Seigneur, Michel Feuillarade, and Claude Jager, which remains a benchmark in the history of French mountaineering. He also participated in the famous French expedition to Makalu in 1971, where he accompanied the team during the conquest of the west pillar, one of the great Himalayan achievements of the time. A discreet but respected figure, Jean-Paul Paris is recognized for his loyalty to the rope team, his commitment and his ability to help his companions progress, thus contributing to the growth of high-level French mountaineering.

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Jean-Paul Paris Movies

  • 1971
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    Because The Mountain Was There

    Because The Mountain Was There

    5.5 1971 HD

    On May 23, 1971, a French expedition led by Robert Paragot successfully climbed Makalu via its west pillar. Makalu is one of the five highest peaks...

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    Makalu 8481m - West Pillar

    Makalu 8481m - West Pillar

    10 1971 HD

    The French Alpine Club's film about the French expedition to conquer Makalu (8481m) via the west pillar in Nepal, which began on February 24, 1971....

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  • 1969
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    Shakhaur 7116m, Face Nord

    Shakhaur 7116m, Face Nord

    10 1969 HD

    This film - without commentary and simply accompanied by local music - relates the 1969 ascent of the north face of Kohe Shakhawr, a Himalayan peak...

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