alpiniste

Definitions of alpiniste
  1. noun
    a climber of vertical rock faces
    synonyms: ascensionniste, grimpeur
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    type of:
    grimpeur
    someone who climbs as a sport; especially someone who climbs mountains
  2. noun
    someone who climbs mountains
    synonyms: ascensionniste
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    type of:
    aventurier
    a person who enjoys taking risks
    grimpeur
    someone who climbs as a sport; especially someone who climbs mountains
  3. noun
    a mountain climber who specializes in difficult climbs
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    type of:
    ascensionniste
    someone who climbs mountains
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