Journey to the end of the world
Torrential rain and violent winds batter the remote Patagonian island of Madre de Dios, day in and day out. Yet not even one of the most hostile climates on earth – nor one of the most inhospitable landscapes – could deter Rolex Laureate Jean-François Pernette from attempting to uncover the island’s many secrets.
"Nobody has been caving there – in fact very few people have been to the island. It has so much potential for discovery.”
In 2000, the world-renowned French speleologist led a multidisciplinary expedition to Chile’s Ultima Esperanza (Last Hope) province – where he made some unexpected and breathtaking discoveries.
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Antonio De Vivo
Explore underground rivers and caves of the Rio La Venta Canyon
Cristian Donoso
Following ancient paths to gather vital new knowledge
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- Contact Information
Mr Jean-François Pernette
Château Pasquet
33760 Escoussans
FranceTel: + 33 (0)5 56 23 94 00
or + 33 (0)5 56 23 94 30
jean-francois.pernette@wanadoo.fr
