The Alps, the cradle of mountaineering
Not a recent discipline
The mountains were once a symbol of mystery and taboos, like the sea, but nowadays mountains and mountaineering go hand in hand. 1786 marks the birth of this discipline, when two men managed to climb Mont-Blanc. Conquests and experiments were to follow on the mountain peaks. The mountains became a sort of playground, an exceptional place to live in and mountaineering is now a recognized sport. Want to give it a try? Be sure to have the essential equipment you need to start climbing safely! You will need a helmet, a climbing harness, a rope, good mountaineering boots and in some cases ice picks and crampons.
