First Ascent of Makalu by a French Expedition
| Event date | 15 May 1955 |
|---|---|
| Location | Makalu summit (8,485 m), via the north face and northeast ridge |
| Type | Major historical event |
| Verification | Verified |
| Status | Historical |
Lionel Terray and Jean Couzy of a French expedition led by Jean Franco made the first ascent of Makalu on 15 May 1955. In the following two days the rest of the climbing team, including Franco and several others, also reached the summit, an unusual achievement for an 8,000-metre first ascent at the time.
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