The French mountaineer Benjamin Védrines has established a new record for promotion and descent from Mont Blancovercoming the brand that held Kilian Jornet Since 2013.
Last May 24, Védrines completed the journey from the church of Chamonix to the top of Mont Blanc (4,809 meters) and return in 4 hours, 54 minutes and 41 secondsusing skis in both directions.
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This achievement improves in approximately three minutes the previous time of JORNETwho made the route on foot in 4 hours and 57 minutes.
Despite favorable weather conditions, Védrines He faced significant challenges, returning with Ankle injuries, broken canes and freezing signs.
The most surprising thing is that Védrines He decided to try the record just two weeks before, after the cancellation of an expedition to Denali.
Unlike other athletes that plan for months, their approach was almost improvised, although it was supported by a professional French mountain skiing team.
With this achievement, Védrines becomes the fastest man to complete this tour in any modalityleaving his mark on this mythical journey since he was climbed for the first time in 1786.