Journal de bord : ascension du Manaslu (8 163 m)

Logbook: ascent of Manaslu (8,163m)

October 2021

At the beginning of September, Expeditions Unlimited carried out its first expedition to Manaslu, the eighth highest peak on the planet at 8,163 meters. An extraordinary adventure in which Eric Bonnem, founder of Expeditions Unlimited and Secret Planet took part. He makes us live this ascension through the images and texts he sent us daily.

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Découvrir le tigre au Népal

Observe the tiger in Nepal

October 2021

Did you know that there is only one species of tiger, divided into six subspecies? That, nowadays, its territory only extends to eleven Asian countries? Because yes, the tiger only lives well on the Asian continent. Before returning to Nepal and explaining to you why this country is a privileged destination to observe this so popular animal, here are some general points about it.

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Nouveau voyage : exploration à pied de la côte est du Groenland

New adventure: Greenland on foot

September 2021

"Greenland", the green land, as the Vikings called it in the 10th century, a name that sounds like an invitation to a polar adventure. This summer, we are returning to explore the west of the country during an ambitious 14-day trek in assisted autonomy, alternating between roaming and fixed camp. An original discovery of the east coast of Greenland and a rare immersion in an all-powerful nature. Discover this new adventure

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Congrès mondial de la nature 2021

World Conservation Congress 2021

September 2021

On September 11, the World Conservation Congress ended in Marseille. Organized every four years by the IUCN, it brought together more than 5,000 people. Among them scientists, species conservation experts, members of non-governmental organizations, representatives of States, civil society, indigenous peoples and companies. Debrief with Renaud Fulconis.

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Le Népal rouvre ses portes

Nepal reopens

September 2021

Nepal, land of unconditional trekking and adventure, announces the end of quarantine for vaccinated people and, at the same time, the reinstatement of visas at the border. All the lights finally seem to be green for Nepal this fall. Discover the entry formalities and our selection of trips.

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Sur les traces des pharaons noirs - Le Figaro Magazine

Figaro Magazine - In the footsteps of the black pharaohs

April 2021

In northern Sudan, Nubia retains the memory of a glorious past. Along the Nile Valley are scattered Egyptian temples, Nubian necropolises, Christian monasteries. Here reigned the fearsome candaces, warrior queens, and the black pharaohs, who conquered great Egypt. Journey to the sources of a grandiose and little-known Africa. Figaro Magazine highlights our knowledge of this area.

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Figaro Magazine - Les derniers Païens

Figaro Magazine - The Last Pagans of Central Asia

April 2021

In the secret recesses of the Hindu Kuch, a handful of free men leaning against the Afghan border have perpetuated, for more than two thousand years, the celebration of the great cycle of nature. During the winter solstice, the Kalash reaffirm their identity in a whirlwind of rites as festive as they are spiritual. An enchanted parenthesis in a suspended microcosm. Figaro Magazine highlights our knowledge of these peoples and this area.

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Figaro Magazine - Les derniers Païens

Figaro Magazine - The Last Pagans of Central Asia

April 2021

In the secret recesses of the Hindu Kuch, a handful of free men leaning against the Afghan border have perpetuated, for more than two thousand years, the celebration of the great cycle of nature. During the winter solstice, the Kalash reaffirm their identity in a whirlwind of rites as festive as they are spiritual. An enchanted parenthesis in a suspended microcosm. Figaro Magazine highlights our knowledge of these peoples and this area.

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Montagnes Magazines - Christophe Faisy

Montagnes Magazine - Interview with Christophe Faisy

April 2020

Passionate about mountaineering and having already participated in several high altitude expeditions, Christophe Faisy was to go to Everest this spring on the expedition organized by Expeditions Unlimited, of which Montagnes Magazine is a partner. A pulmonologist and resuscitator by profession, Christophe saw his plans change with Covid-19.

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Récit de l'expédition de nettoyage en Himalaya

Technica - Cleansing in the Himalayas

December 2019

Breffni Bolze left with Expeditions Unlimited on the clean-up operation of Mount Mustagh Ata in the Himalayan range. This project carried out has made it possible, from the first base camp at 4,400 meters to the summit at 7,546 m, to collect 800 kilos of waste! In the heap, tin cans, syringes, but also gas bottles or even batteries. Discover this amazing team work!

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