Two French alpinists break Mont Blanc speed climbing record

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Two French alpinists break Mont Blanc speed climbing record

Issued on: 28/04/2026 - 11:35

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A French duo has achieved a “mountainous” feat. They now have the new world record for making the fastest trek from the French ski resort city of Chamonix to the summit of Mont Blanc and back. They’re time: 4 hours, 41 minutes, and 24 seconds. That’s two minutes faster than the previous record.

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