Esteban Daligault

Esteban Daligault

Young french alpinist and climber who embodies the new generation: powerful, technical and bold, always pushing boundaries, he's writing a new chapter in the history of modern mountaineering.

Born in

2001

Nationality

🇫🇷 France

Speciality

Climbing, mountaineering

With Simond since

2025

Avant-Garde category

The Trailblazers

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2025 : Directe du 7 in the Écrins

A visionary link-up of seven major routes in the 7th grade, connecting seven iconic peaks in the Ecrin Massif in seven days, completed with Baptiste Obino.

2023 : Bio Sharma Graphie L1+2 (9a)

Climbed "Bio Sharma Graphie L1+2" (9a) at Rocher de Beverau alongside Mejdi Schalk - a milestone ascent in the 9th grade.

2025 : BASE route on the Drus

First ascent of the BASE route on the west face of the Petit Dru (ED+, M8+, 7a), completed over several days and bivouacs on the wall, one of the standout achievements in modern moutaineering.

Recognised for his strength, endurance, and exceptional technique, Esteban moves seamlessly between steep rock faces and high alpine routes. Driven by passion and ambition, he blends athletic performance with a spirit of exploration, seeking new lines, new horizons, and new challenges. With his energy and determination, Esteban stands out as one of the brightest young talents of his generation, ready to carry French alpinism to new heights.