Achille Compagnoni
Achille Compagnoni, born in Santa Caterina Valfurva on 26 September 1914, was a prominent figure in the landscape of Italian mountaineering. His figure is inextricably linked to the history of the great mountain explorations of the twentieth century, an area in which he was able to distinguish himself for determination and technical skill.
His most celebrated and memorable achievement dates to 1954, the year in which he participated in the historic expedition on Mount K2. Together with his rope partner Lino Lacedelli, Compagnoni succeeded in reaching for the first time in history the summit of this extraordinary and formidable mountain, writing a fundamental page for international sport and mountaineering.
The farewell
12 maggio 2009 · Aosta
The mountaineer died in Aosta on 12 May 2009; the specific causes of death are not indicated in the available sources. His remains rest in Valtournenche Cemetery, a place that holds the memory of this historic mountain protagonist.
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Photo: Lino Lacedelli, via Wikimedia Commons, Public domain · Source
