25.12.2025

Mt Kenya Nelion

5188
M
After the summit Batian 5199 m in 2024 on the north side, the Nelion on the south side... The complete tour of Mount Kenya!
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surface samples collected
4
ice samples collected
africa
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An immersion in these African landscapes, what a change of scenery. We are in a mineral universe. The ascent represents about 20 lengths and 17 abseils to the descent. A Christmas gift that should be deserved!
Sophie Lavaud

1era (s) woman (s)
1era (s) French (s)
1era (s) Swiss (s)
1era (s) Canadian (s)

Timeline of the expedition

Itinerary to the summit

Sophie at the top

At the top of Nelion at 5188 m with Dawa Sangay Sherpa on Christmas Day

Solidarity project

The other peaks of the project

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6768
M

Annapurna IV

7525
M
20.10.2025

Photo gallery of this expedition

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“Alone in the Himalayas, I wouldn’t get anywhere.
But as a team, nearly anything feels possible.”
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