Season 1 Episode 7 : Les conquérants des sommets

Until the end of the 17th century, mountains were simply considered as geographical obstacles, barren, useless and above all frightening lands. Scientists were the first to be seized by the desire to explore them. Among their first objectives were the prevention of avalanches, as well as the accessibility of the most remote areas… Since then, engineers have been working on the design of safe and adapted equipment, from textiles to means of transport. Discover also their achievements as well as those of the most courageous mountaineers who have reached the most vertiginous summits of the globe.