History & Geography
Carstensz Pyramid
This limestone mountain range extends across the equatorial island of New Guinea, from Indonesian Papua in the west to Papua New Guinea in the east.
At 4,884 meters, it is the highest peak in Australasia and one of the most remote of the Seven Summits. The mountain was first climbed in the 1960s by an expedition led by Heinrich Harrer, famous for conquering the north face of the Eiger, alongside New Zealand mountaineer Philip Temple.
Its access zone, in the heart of the Sudirman Range, is difficult to approach and requires a specific permit. The massif is known for its highly technical limestone terrain, vertical walls, and variable weather conditions, making it one of the most demanding ascents on the circuit. Puncak Jaya is also distinguished by the presence of equatorial glaciers that are now disappearing. Historically named by the Dutch explorer Jan Carstenszoon, it remains an iconic destination combining sporting, geographical, and environmental challenges.
The project · Fall 2026
Seven Summits
In the fall of 2026, I will embark on a new structuring phase of my expedition program, with a clear objective: to continue progressing toward the completion of the Seven Summits and strengthen the momentum initiated around my sporting and documentary challenges. This project is a continuation of my previous ascents and will benefit from a comprehensive communication framework, managed by MAO, including daily content, field tracking, social media coverage, and dedicated audiovisual production.
The expedition planned for fall 2026 marks a key milestone: it prepares the final summits of the program and consolidates all the work undertaken since 2019 around self-transcendence, individual commitment, and outreach to young audiences and institutional partners. This project will offer associated brands structured, qualitative, and lasting visibility through a carefully crafted narrative, regular presence, and a final production intended for media and public screenings.
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Mount Vinson
4,892 m · Antarctica
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