Jean-Noël Roche

Biography

Jean-Noël Roche, born in Annonay, France on December 14, 1949, was a renowned mountaineer, high-mountain guide, and paraglider. He distinguished himself through his pioneering role in Himalayan mountaineering and paragliding, and was considered a major figure in the mountaineering world. During his career, Jean-Noël Roche participated in numerous prestigious Himalayan expeditions, where he climbed renowned peaks such as Jannu (Nepal) in 1983 and Dhaulagiri in 1984, notably contributing to first ascents. His expertise and daring also allowed him to explore and climb challenging routes in vario... Show more

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