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# Philippe Gatta

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## Posts
- [Himal Race, Nepal](https://www.philippegatta.com/himal-race-nepal/): The Himal Race is an exceptional and extraordinary trail race. It covers more than 1,000km from Annapurna to Everest, crossing the most remarkable landscapes of Nepal.
- [Mont Blanc (4,807m), France](https://www.philippegatta.com/mont-blanc-france/): From the Normal Route to the Central Pillar of Freney: a selection of seven routes to reach the summit of the Alps, Mont Blanc (4,807 m).
- [Mont Blanc du Tacul (4,248m), France](https://www.philippegatta.com/mont-blanc-du-tacul-france/): A selection of six amazing routes on Mont Blanc du Tacul: Normal Route - Bodin-Afanasieff - Aiguilles du Diable - Macho Couloir - Gabarrou-Albinioni - Gervasutti Pillar.
- [Aiguille du Midi (3,842m), France](https://www.philippegatta.com/aiguille-du-midi-france/): Seven dream routes on an iconic peak, the Aiguille du Midi: from the classic Arête des Cosmiques and the glacial Mallory-Porter to the legendary granite lines of the South Face—including the Rébuffat-Baquet, Kohlmann, La Dame du Lac, La Contamine—and the mixed elegance of the Éperon Frendo.
- [Le Brévent (2,525m), France](https://www.philippegatta.com/le-brevent-france/): A total of 6 great multi-pitch routes at Le Brévent, accounting for 1,200 meters of climbing: Voie Frison-Roche, Catyoucha Man, La Piste Oubliée (TD / 6b / 170m), Ex Libris, Poème à Lou, and La Fin de Babylone.
- [Le Minaret (3,450m), France](https://www.philippegatta.com/le-minaret-france/): The Argentière basin is home to many grandiose peaks. Here is a selection of three superb routes on the Minaret (3,450m): Versant Satanique, Voyage en Pierre Sainte, and Rasta Metal, as well as two easier routes on the Aiguille du Refuge (3,057m).
- [Aiguille du Belvédère (2,965m), France](https://www.philippegatta.com/aiguille-du-belvedere-france/): The Aiguille du Belvédère is the highest peak in the Aiguilles Rouges and offers a superb viewpoint of the Mont Blanc Massif. Its steep, 300m South-East face offers two beautiful routes by Michel Piola: Baisers Orageux (ED- / 6c+) and Le Mariage de la terre et du vent (ED / 7a).
- [Climbing in Kalymnos, Greece](https://www.philippegatta.com/climbing-kalymnos-greece/): With its 4,000 routes, Kalymnos is an outstanding and unmissable climbing destination. This article introduces the island and our book: The 300 finest routes in Greece.
- [Climbing in Leonidio and Kyparissi, Greece](https://www.philippegatta.com/climbing-in-leonidio-and-kyparissi-greece/): Leonidio and Kyparissi, with their 2,000 routes beautifully set between the sea and the mountains, have progressively risen to the ranks of Greece’s premier climbing destinations. It was only natural to dedicate an article to them and include them in our book on the 300 finest routes in Greece.
- [Climbing in Manikia, Greece](https://www.philippegatta.com/climbing-in-manikia-greece/): Following the exceptional sites of Kalymnos and Leonidio, a new and equally promising destination is currently being developed. With its 600 routes, Manikia fully deserves an article, as well as its place in our book on the 300 finest routes in Greece.
- [Great Himalaya Trail (GHT), Nepal](https://www.philippegatta.com/great-himalaya-trail-ght-nepal/): The Great Himalaya Trail (GHT) is one of the world's longest and highest trekking networks. Linking the planet's tallest peaks, it traverses remote communities, lush valleys, and arid high plateaus across some of the most incredible landscapes on Earth.
- [Climbing on the French Riviera, France](https://www.philippegatta.com/climbing-on-the-french-riviera-france/): When people think of the French Riviera, climbing isn’t necessarily the first thing that comes to mind—and yet, it is home to exceptional crags such as Peillon, Castillon, Déversé, and Mesa Verde. Within less than an hour's drive from Nice, over 90 crags and 3,000 routes await climbers in a stunning setting, with conditions suitable for climbing almost year-round.
- [Bouldering in Bishop, USA](https://www.philippegatta.com/bouldering-in-bishop-usa/): When it comes to bouldering, Bishop is undoubtedly one of the premier destinations in the world. Its unique high-desert landscape and world-class rock offer an unparalleled experience. Below is our selection of must-do boulder problems across the Happy and Sad Boulders, Buttermilk Country, and Rock Creek.
- [Via Alpina, 1 000 km, 7 Countries](https://www.philippegatta.com/via-alpina-7-countries/): A 25-day trail running journey from Triglav to Chamonix. We covered 1,000 km and 45,000m of elevation along the Via Alpina, exploring the beauty of seven Alpine nations.
- [Climbing in Geyikbayiri, Turkey](https://www.philippegatta.com/climbing-in-geyikbayiri-turkey/): Located at the foot of the Taurus Mountains, Geyikbayiri is Turkey's premier sport climbing destination, featuring over 1,300 routes on world-class limestone.
- [Spine Challenger, UK](https://www.philippegatta.com/spine-challenger-uk/): The Spine Challenger is a superb 174 km winter ultratrail. The route follows the Pennine Way from Edale to Hawes in England.
- [Madagascar Race](https://www.philippegatta.com/madagascar-race/): The Madagascar Race is a 250km, seven-day, self-supported event organized by RacingThePlanet. The course goes from Antsiranana to Ambilobe, traversing sand beaches, baobab forests, and volcanic terrain in the Diana Region.
- [Wadi Rum Race, Jordan](https://www.philippegatta.com/wadi-rum-race-jordan/): Crossing four Jordanian deserts to reach the city of Petra: a Wadi Rum report covering 250km of self-supported running over seven days. This six-stage journey traversed canyons and riverbeds after a full season.
- [Atacama Crossing, Chile](https://www.philippegatta.com/atacama-crossing-chile/): Anna and I crossed 250km of the Chilean Altiplano during a six-stage self-supported race from the Rio Grande Valley to San Pedro de Atacama. Navigating the Atacama Desert required managing 46°C heat, high altitude, and salt flats.
- [Sahara Race, Egypt](https://www.philippegatta.com/sahara-race-egypt/): A self-supported 250km ultramarathon across Egypt's Western Desert, connecting Wadi El Rayan to the Pyramids of Giza. The course involved 42°C heat and sand dunes of the Sahara.
- [Gobi Desert Race, China](https://www.philippegatta.com/gobi-desert-race-china/): I finished 3rd overall at the Gobi March, a 250km self-supported ultramarathon through the rocky trails of Kashgar. The six-stage journey followed the Silk Road through the Xinjiang desert in China.
- [Tour du Mont Blanc, France](https://www.philippegatta.com/tour-du-mont-blanc-france/): Circling the Mont Blanc Massif in four stages, balancing the legendary UTMB route with spectacular high-altitude mountain variants. A detailed TMB itinerary covering the 170km loop in France, Italy and Switzerland.
- [Marathon des Sables, Morocco](https://www.philippegatta.com/marathon-des-sables-morocco/): The Marathon des Sables is a legendary 250km running race in the Moroccan Sahara. Participants face 45°C heat and sand dunes in food autonomy.
- [Great Divide Trail (GDT), Canada](https://www.philippegatta.com/great-divide-trail-gdt-canada/): A 600km self-supported run along the Great Divide Trail in Canada. Anna and I navigated the terrain between Peter Lougheed and Mount Robson, where weather, wildlife, and injuries required a change in our plans.
- [Kungsleden and Kebnekaise, Sweden](https://www.philippegatta.com/kungsleden-and-kebnekaise-sweden/): Exploring the subarctic wilderness of Swedish Lapland: a 130km Kungsleden trail running including a summit push of Kebnekaise. Running through the Vindelfjällen Nature Reserve over four stages, from the birch forests of Nikkaluokta to the vast tundra of Abisko.
- [Carstensz (4,884m), West Papua](https://www.philippegatta.com/carstensz-west-papua/): The final chapter of my Seven Summits journey took me to the heart of West Papua. A limestone fortress rising from the jungle, Carstensz Pyramid (4,884m) is a world apart from the frozen peaks of the other continents.
- [Vinson (4,892m), Antarctica](https://www.philippegatta.com/vinson-antarctica/): Mount Vinson (4,892 m) is the highest peak in Antarctica. It is neither technically very difficult nor particularly high, but its isolation, the endless ice, and the extreme weather conditions (wind chill down to −45°C) make it an extraordinary summit.
- [Ama Dablam (6,812m), Nepal](https://www.philippegatta.com/ama-dablam-nepal/): Jean-Marc Wojcik and I climbed Ama Dablam (6,812m) in 16 days. Being there outside of the peak season, we were fortunate to find only about a dozen people on the mountain.
- [Khan Tengri (7,010m), Kyrgyzstan](https://www.philippegatta.com/khan-tengri-kyrgyzstan/): Yannick and I teamed up to climb the Pogrebetsky route on the South Face and West Ridge of Khan Tengri (7,010m) in Kyrgyzstan.
- [7 Summits Challenge](https://www.philippegatta.com/7-summits-challenge/): Everyone finds in the mountains what they seek. For me, the Seven Summits was never about records, but a personal "excuse" to discover the seven continents and their legendary summits: Kilimanjaro, Denali, Aconcagua, Elbrus, Everest, Mount Vinson, and Carstensz Pyramid.
- [Gasherbrum II (8,035m), Pakistan](https://www.philippegatta.com/gasherbrum-ii-pakistan/): I teamed up with Gorgan Wildberger and Serap Jangbu Sherpa to attempt a double-header: climbing Gasherbrum I (8,068m) and Gasherbrum II (8,035m). These two 8,000-meter peaks are located in the heart of the Karakoram range, just a few kilometers away from K2 and Broad Peak.
- [K2 (8,611m), Pakistan](https://www.philippegatta.com/k2-pakistan/): At 8,611 m, K2 is the second-highest mountain in the world and is noted for its technical difficulty among the fourteen 8,000 m peaks. During our expedition, we attempted the Abruzzi Spur but were forced back by challenging weather, rockfall, and a major avalanche.
- [Makalu (8,485m), Nepal](https://www.philippegatta.com/makalu-nepal/): Pasang Gombu and I had already climbed Everest together. This time, we teamed up again to climb Makalu. At 8,485m, Makalu is the fifth-highest mountain in the world.
- [Kangchenjunga (8,586m), Nepal](https://www.philippegatta.com/kangchenjunga-nepal/): Our French-Swiss team successfully climbed the Southwest Face of Kangchenjunga. At 8,586m, Kangchenjunga is the third-highest mountain in the world.
- [Everest (8,848m), Tibet](https://www.philippegatta.com/everest-tibet/): Far from the crowds often seen in photos, there were only about a dozen of us reaching the summit that day. The wind had been blowing for days, dropping the wind chill to -47°C. I have never been so cold, not even in Antarctica or Alaska in winter. Reaching the top triggered emotions that were as intense as they were mixed—joy, fear, sadness, emptiness. Everest is a mountain that leaves a mark.

## Pages
- [Legal Notice](https://www.philippegatta.com/legal-notice/): Publisher
- [About Philippe Gatta](https://www.philippegatta.com/about-philippe-gatta/): I divide my time between two passions: technology and sport. The former has guided my professional life in France and the United States as a system architect, project lead, and manager. Today, it leads me to explore the field of artificial intelligence. The latter, sport—which I am fortunate to share with Anna—has taken us to exceptional places and, occasionally, into some "tough spots." This passion remains as strong as ever. While large-scale expeditions may no longer hold the same appeal as they once did, the mere mention of trail running, climbing, or kitesurfing is enough to get us back out there, full tilt.
- [Home Page](https://www.philippegatta.com/): This website summarizes 90,000 km covered on foot—the equivalent of twice the circumference of the Earth. It is a collection of adventures, encounters, emotions, successes, and failures. Across seven continents, these stories and hundreds of photographs bear witness to the beauty and diversity of our planet.
- [Alpinism](https://www.philippegatta.com/alpinism/): Sommet Altitude Voies

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- [Alpinism](https://www.philippegatta.com/category/alpinism/)
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- [Running](https://www.philippegatta.com/category/running/)

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This website summarizes 90,000 km covered on foot—the equivalent of twice the circumference of the Earth. It is a collection of adventures, encounters, emotions, successes, and failures. Across seven continents, these stories and hundreds of photographs bear witness to the beauty and diversity of our planet.