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When was Mont Blanc first climbed?
Quick Answer
Mont Blanc was first climbed on 8 August 1786 by Jacques Balmat and Michel-Gabriel Paccard.
The Full Story
Mont Blanc, the highest mountain in the Alps, was first climbed on 8 August 1786. Jacques Balmat and physician Michel-Gabriel Paccard reached the summit as part of the quest that helped launch modern mountaineering. Mont Blanc stands at 4,808 meters on the border of France and Italy. Their success inspired later scientific and sporting expeditions in the Alps and beyond.
Key Facts
1.Date: 8 August 1786
2.Elevation: 4,808 m
3.First climbers: Jacques Balmat and Michel-Gabriel Paccard
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"The climb that helped invent modern mountaineering."
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