Kilian Jornet Burgada sets Matterhorn record

On 21/08/2013 Kilian Jornet Burgada set a new speed record on the Matterhorn, climbing the normal Italian route, setting off from the church at Cervinia (2007m), touching the summit at 4476m and descending back to the finish in a mere 2 hours, 52 minutes and 2 seconds.

Seb Montaz

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August 2013

Alpinism

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