# Jean Reynaud — Scrambles Amongst the Alps in the Years 1860–69 character guide

> Jean Reynaud in Scrambles Amongst the Alps in the Years 1860–69 by Edward Whymper.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** M. Jean Reynaud, Reynaud, M. Reynaud

**First appearance:** 0013-ix-the-ascent-of-the-pointe-des-crins

## Who they are

A French scientist and philosopher who accompanied Whymper on the ascent of the Pointe des Escandilles.

## In the story

### [II: The Ascent of Mont Pelvoux](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/scrambles_amongst_the_alps_in_the_years_1860_69_se/chapters/ii-the-ascent-of-mont-pelvoux)

Companion on the ascent; sings French songs by the campfire.

### [X: On the First Passage of the Col de Pilatte](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/scrambles_amongst_the_alps_in_the_years_1860_69_se/chapters/x-on-the-first-passage-of-the-col-de-pilatte)

Companion from the Pelvoux ascent; joins the party at midnight, heavily laden with food and instruments, and struggles with the steep terrain.

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