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30/06/2026
A Women’s Historic First in Solo Climbing

29/05/2026
Founded in Chamonix in 1860, Simond has been crafting mountain gear for generations.
In response to climate change and evolving outdoor practices, Simond is opening a new chapter: adapting, diversifying, and embracing greater responsibility.

05/04/2026
On Thursday, March 26 at 6:15 PM, Mathéo reached the beach in Nice, completing his traverse in 19 days of effort, therefore delivering an outstanding performance: 86,000 meters of elevation gain and 2,200 km in total.

19/03/2026
For ultralight enthusiasts, those who choose fast, committed progress and seek optimal lightness, the Sprint collection delivers a complete, ultra-light, highly technical kit for a fast and minimalist approach to trekking.

The Wilder collection, meanwhile, is designed to combine performance and durability, offering strength and full autonomy.

27/02/2026
“I gave birth twice in a year: once to my child, and once to a new climber. Eight months after giving birth, I won my first World Cup."

17/10/2025
Setting off at the end of August, the French rope team made up of Nicolas Jean (26yo) and Benjamin Védrines (33yo) targeted the unclimbed East peak of Jannu, deep in the Kangchenjunga region of eastern Nepal.
Their goal: open a new route on the vertical 2,250m north face in pure alpine style, no oxygen, no fixed ropes, no external support.

20/06/2025
As a professional mountain mountain guide and alpinist, Benjamin was part of Simond’s athlete team from 2017 to 2021. In 2025, he returns to the Chamonix-based brand to write a new chapter driven by shared values and a bold vision for modern mountaineering.

15/04/2025
Simond, the iconic mountain sports brand, is proud to unveil its latest innovation: Condensless, a brand new component developed to drastically reduce condensation inside bivvy tents.