Noa Barrau, photographer and alpinist, in the mountains

Noa Barrau in the press They talk about me

Articles, reports and images published in the media: my press coverage, from the recreated Gaston Rébuffat photo under the Aiguille du Roc to my high-altitude expeditions.

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2024

Since

As seen in
Chassimages Ouest-France Le Parisien Vertige Media GrimpActu Outside Le Dauphiné Libéré Alpine Mag ICI France 3 Régions PlanetMountain France Bleu Mokaddict (MK Sport) Chassimages Ouest-France Le Parisien Vertige Media GrimpActu Outside Le Dauphiné Libéré Alpine Mag ICI France 3 Régions PlanetMountain France Bleu Mokaddict (MK Sport) Chassimages Ouest-France Le Parisien Vertige Media GrimpActu Outside Le Dauphiné Libéré Alpine Mag ICI France 3 Régions PlanetMountain France Bleu Mokaddict (MK Sport)

In brief

Who I am, in a few words.

My name is Noa Barrau. I am an outdoor and mountain photographer, director and alpinist, based in Les Houches in the Chamonix valley. I document alpinism, skiing and high-altitude expeditions, from the Alps to Pakistan, in photo and in video.

In 2026, together with alpinist Jean Rouaux, I recreated the photograph of Gaston Rébuffat taken by Georges Tairraz in 1953 under the Aiguille du Roc, in the Mont Blanc massif. The project, which shows how glaciers have retreated over 73 years, was picked up by the national, regional and mountain specialist press. I also accompanied Mathéo Jacquemoud to Nanga Parbat (8,126 m) in 2024 and Tom Lafaille to Gasherbrum II (8,035 m) in 2025.

15 mentions listed in 13 outlets: Chassimages, Ouest-France, Le Parisien, Vertige Media, GrimpActu, Outside, Le Dauphiné Libéré, Alpine Mag, ICI, France 3 Régions and others. Latest mention: (Chassimages).

Based in
Les Houches, Chamonix valley
Professions
Photographer, director, alpinist
Expeditions
Nanga Parbat 2024, Gasherbrum II 2025
Most covered story
The recreated Rébuffat photo (2026)

Featured

The latest story told.

Le Parisien

« Les glaciers ont perdu 60 m de haut » : une photo envoyée aux extraterrestres par la Nasa reproduite pour la première fois, 70 ans plus tard

Le Parisien tells how Jean Rouaux and I redid Gaston Rébuffat's 1953 shot under the Aiguille du Roc, and what the comparison reveals about the retreat of the glaciers.

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What the press has told

The stories that got people talking.

2026

Mont Blanc massif · Aiguille du Roc

Gaston Rébuffat's photo recreated, 73 years later

In 1953, Georges Tairraz photographed Gaston Rébuffat balancing on a blade of granite under the Aiguille du Roc. In 1977, NASA chose this image to present the Earth in space. After more than a year of preparation, I found the exact spot with alpinist Jean Rouaux, thanks in particular to a paragliding scouting flight, and we recreated the scene in period clothing.

Comparing the two images also shows what the mountain has lost: several glacial landmarks present in 1953 have disappeared from the frame. The story was picked up by Le Dauphiné Libéré, Alpine Mag, Outside, GrimpActu, Le Parisien, Vertige Media and Ouest-France.

2024

Pakistan · 8,126 m

On Nanga Parbat with Mathéo Jacquemoud

In spring 2024, I accompanied alpinist Mathéo Jacquemoud to Nanga Parbat in Pakistan for his speed record attempt. Mokaddict magazine tells how my film evolved during the expedition, between paragliding flights and a rescue at camp 2.

Read my expedition story
High camp on Nanga Parbat, Pakistan

“I hope someone will recreate this photo in fifty years.”

Noa Barrau, Outside, July 2026

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Press FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Why is Noa Barrau in the press?

In July 2026, my project with Jean Rouaux was widely covered: we recreated the photo of Gaston Rébuffat taken in 1953 under the Aiguille du Roc. The mountain press was already following my expedition image work, notably on Nanga Parbat in 2024 alongside Mathéo Jacquemoud.

Which photo of Gaston Rébuffat did Noa Barrau and Jean Rouaux recreate?

It is the shot by Georges Tairraz showing Gaston Rébuffat balancing on a blade of granite under the Aiguille du Roc, in the Mont Blanc massif, in 1953. NASA chose this image in 1977 to present the Earth in space. With Jean Rouaux, we found the exact spot and recreated the scene in 2026, in period clothing.

What does the comparison between the 1953 and 2026 photos reveal?

Across 73 years, our two images show the retreat of the glaciers in the Mont Blanc massif: several glacial landmarks visible in 1953 have disappeared. Le Parisien ran a headline about glaciers that "lost 60 m in height".

Which media outlets have covered Noa Barrau?

Notably Le Parisien, Ouest-France, Le Dauphiné Libéré, Alpine Mag, Outside, Vertige Media, GrimpActu, Chassimages and Mokaddict. You will find the full, up-to-date list in my press coverage, on this page.

Which expeditions has Noa Barrau worked on?

I accompanied Mathéo Jacquemoud to Nanga Parbat (8,126 m) in spring 2024, then Tom Lafaille to Gasherbrum II (8,035 m) in 2025, two peaks above 8,000 meters in Pakistan. I also photographed Kilian Jornet during his Alpine Connections project, on all 82 peaks over 4,000 meters in the Alps.

How can I contact Noa Barrau for an interview or images?

The easiest way is to write to me through the contact form, stating the outlet, the subject and the deadline. I reply quickly.

Journalists and media

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For an interview, a report or high-mountain images, write to me stating the outlet, the subject and the deadline. I reply quickly.

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