The Conquest Of La Meije
Jan 01, 1986 · 49m
Director
Denis DucrozOverview
For the documentary series Les Ascensions Célèbres, Denis Ducroz has created this historical reconstruction of the first ascent of the Meije, exploring etymology, physical geography, and the history of the emergence of mountaineering in the Oisans massif. The first ascent of the Grand Pic was made on August 16, 1877, by Emmanuel Boileau de Castelnau with Pierre Gaspard and son; the rope party moved along the Promontoire ridge on the south face to the Glacier Carré, where Jean-Baptiste Rodier, the second porter, separated from the three climbers who managed to overcome ice and granite to open the famous "normal route" to the summit.
Cast of The Conquest Of La Meije
Crew of The Conquest Of La Meije
About The Conquest Of La Meije
What is The Conquest Of La Meije about?
For the documentary series Les Ascensions Célèbres, Denis Ducroz has created this historical reconstruction of the first ascent of the Meije, exploring etymology, physical geography, and the history of the emergence of mountaineering in the Oisans massif. The first ascent of the Grand Pic was made on August 16, 1877, by Emmanuel Boileau de Castelnau with Pierre Gaspard and son; the rope party…
When was The Conquest Of La Meije released?
The Conquest Of La Meije was released on January 1, 1986.
How long is The Conquest Of La Meije?
The Conquest Of La Meije runs 49 minutes.
Who directed The Conquest Of La Meije?
The Conquest Of La Meije was directed by Denis Ducroz.
Who is in the cast of The Conquest Of La Meije?
The cast of The Conquest Of La Meije includes Michel Turc, Éric Leininger, Christophe Ponsart, Gilles Delannoy and Pierre Gaspard (Self (archive footage)).