Nicolas Jean

Nicolas Jean

Carpenter by trade, ski instructor and mountain guide, he is recognised by his peers as one of the most promising alpinists of his generation.

Born in

1998

Nationality

🇫🇷 France

Speciality

Steep skiing, mixed climbing

With Simond since

2025

Avant-Garde category

The Trailblazers

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2024: Fais ta prieur

First ascent of Fais ta prieur (ED-, M5+, 1000M), mixed climbing route on the Pic sans Nom.

2024 : Voie des plaques

Second steep skiing descent of the "Voie des Plaques" (5.5, E4)

2025 : 4 faces of Mont Blanc

Steep skiing on all 4 faces of Mont Blanc in one day.

He is as good a steep skier as he is a climber and an alpinist. Whether opening new routes with technical ice axes or skiing down, his physical and technical skills, combined with his versatility, allow him to tackle long and committed sequences.