Michel Payot
1840–1922 (age 82)
Biography
Michel Payot was a mountain guide whose courage and expertise helped explorers and adventurers navigate the majestic Alps. His calm assurance in the face of the mountains’ challenges earned the trust of those he guided, forging a reputation for reliability and deep respect for the alpine environment.
He is remembered at Cimetière de Chamonix, where visitors pay tribute to a man who devoted his life to sharing the beauty and discipline of the mountains with others.