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“C'est pas de l'alpinisme, ça, c'est la guerre.”

Quote by Armand Charlet

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Armand Charlet, born in 1900, was a renowned mountaineer. He is known for his explorations in the Alps, making significant contributions to the development of mountaineering. more

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