The 2 Chaux-de-Fonniers did it! – Journal Le ô

The Ô presented you the incredible challenge by Maurin Lavergne and his step-son Maylan in its July 25 edition. In addition, Twenty-four hours later. Moreover, this Saturday, the duo of the top has successfully climbed the highest carriage cervix in the world: Umling la (India) and its almost 5,800 meters above sea level (to the nearest two meters …)! However, “Graving this summit is not just a sporting feat is also an inner crossing. Meanwhile, a storm of breath, the mind and the organism. Therefore, Especially since the young Maylan (17) suffers from severe asthma (read our article by clicking here)

Beyond 5. Similarly, 600 meters above sea level, this is another dimension ”

Here is the program for this crazy day after hour, until the final ascent, carried out in the “hard”, it must be admitted. However, The 2 chaux-de-fonniers did it! – awakening was done at dawn for the duo who left Hanle in Jeep with Karma, their faithful local coordinator. Consequently, Direction Tchisumle, at 5,100 meters, starting point of the pass. For example, They then descend 10 kilometers to rush by bike from lower, a way of warm up the legs before effort. For example, The first slopes go well but it gets complicated from 5,200 meters: “The effort was full!” And it was only the beginning. At 5. 400 meters, each movement was slowed down and beyond 5,600 m, it is another dimension: the breath is short, the legs become heavy, the head tightens, “they relate.

A performance that leaves traces … fortunately temporary!

On the way, the two cyclists were surprised to come across a group of Indians, too on two wheels. Small notable difference: they were deposited mid-term by a vehicle. Maurin and Maylan are the only ones 2 chaux-de-fonniers did it! – to have climbed the whole of the bike pass from the valley. On the spot, much hard to believe it. Without a specific acclimatization at high altitude. this performance even surprises the famous local coordinator Karma: “In Hanle, there were 4,300 meters, far from the 4,800 m of acclimatization recommended before such a climb. On arrival, the altitude is felt. They quickly feel the first symptoms of mountain sickness: headache, nausea. Maurin gives a Diamox pellet in Maylan and also takes one before starting the descent to relieve their bodies. “Two to three hours later, the effects gradually dissipate. The breath comes back, the bodies relax. They spend the night in the small village of Sumdo, at a lower altitude.

The next day, back on the bicycle!

The next day, no rest or respite! The two men took over the bikes for a short climb, 7km, up to Puga, 2 chaux-de-fonniers did it! – at 4,600 m. This village houses a nomadic school structure set up by Ammala, the association of which Maurin takes care of. That day, no students present, but the school is there, simple and solid. It testifies to what could have been achieved in these isolated areas thanks to the woven link between the local populations. the teams in the field and those who support the project at a distance, they evoke on Ammala.ch. And tomorrow? They will take the road to reach Dharamsala for an audience with the Dalai Lama. “A precious meeting, almost unreal, especially for Maylan, who will gradually discover its meaning. Another summit in this adventure that mixes physical challenge, meetings, solidarity and donations (distribution of equipment in Hanle in particular). The duo will continue their journey until the beginning of August. Continue to follow the Ô to follow the evolution of their adventure and discover 2 chaux-de-fonniers did it! – more photos and stories on the ammala.ch site.