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Scrambles Amongst the Alps in the Years 1860–69 · Character

Sémiond

An elderly guide from the Val Tournanche who assisted Whymper on early Matterhorn attempts.

minor

Also known as Old Sémiond, old Sémiond

First appearance: iv my first scramble on the matterhorn

Sémiond shows up with force in II: The Ascent of Mont Pelvoux. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Guide who leads the party up Mont Pelvoux; picks up a lad to help transport stores.
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Sémiond first appears in 0008 iv my first scramble on the matterhorn.

In II: The Ascent of Mont Pelvoux: Guide who leads the party up Mont Pelvoux; picks up a lad to help transport stores.

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See Sémiond in iv my first scramble on the matterhorn
See Sémiond in II: The Ascent of Mont Pelvoux