Expédition Khumbu-Khola : André Payraud, le nageur de l'Everest (2000)

10.0/10 52 min Documentary Adventure

Overview

André Payraud, a pioneer and specialist in torrents and raging rivers, is nicknamed "the highest swimmer in the world." In October 1999, after the great monsoon, he swam down the Khumbu-Khola, a torrent that originates at 4,807 meters at the foot of Mount Everest, over five days. Furthermore, André Payraud wanted to connect with the people and culture of Nepal.

Cast

André Payraud

Self

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