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Birthday
January 1, 1945
Day of Death
1999-01-01
(54 years old)
Place of Birth
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Also Known As
Denis Collangette
Denis Pierre Collangettes
Denis Collangettes (1945-1999) was a French mountaineer and mountain guide from Mont-Dore, Auvergne. He, along with other guides, was a key figure in the development and reputation of mountain sports in the Massif Central.
He became a mountain guide in 1972, becoming the first guide from the Auvergne region. Collangettes played a fundamental role in the development of mountaineering and climbing in the Sancy Massif and around Mont-Dore, where he practiced much of the year. He is recognized as one of the true pioneers of mountaineering in Auvergne.
2019