A French duo has accomplished a significant mountaineering feat, setting a new world record for the speed climb from Chamonix to the summit of Mont Blanc and back. Their time of 4 hours, 41 minutes, and 24 seconds improves the previous record by two minutes.

A French duo has achieved a “mountainous” feat. They now have the new world record for making the fastest trek from the French ski resort city of Chamonix to the summit of Mont Blanc and back. They’re time: 4 hours, 41 minutes, and 24 seconds. That’s two minutes faster than the previous record.