Léon Zwingelstein
1898–1934 (age 36)
Biography
Léon Zwingelstein was a French mountaineer born in 1898 whose passion for the mountains drew him into the golden age of Alpine exploration. He gained admiration for his steady focus on safety and technique while pioneering routes in the French Alps.
His commitment to guiding others through demanding terrain earned him a quiet but lasting respect among the climbing communities of his era, and he rests today in Saint Roch Cemetery, remembered by fellow climbers and friends.