Watch Alpine Heritage

Aurelien grew up in the Mont Blanc but now lives on the volcanic island of La Reunion. After climbing mountains in more than 60 countries, this time his backpack brings him back to France to carry out the Great Crossing of the Alps. From Lake Geneva to the Mediterranean Sea, an improvised route of 643km and 40,000m of elevation gain on the paths of his childhood, 25 days of walking and bivouac.