La Cordée de Rêve Ending Explained: What Happened and Why?
Complete breakdown of the climax, final twists, and spoilers for La Cordée de Rêve.
La Cordée de Rêve Ending Explained: La Cordée de Rêve traces the great alpine journey made from August 2000 to February 2001 by Patrick Berhault. Directed by Gilles Chappaz, this 2001 documentary film stars Patrick Berhault (Self), alongside Patrick Edlinger as Self, Patrick Gabarrou as Self, Philippe Magnin as Self. With a 10/10 audience rating, the ending has been widely praised.
What Happens at the End of La Cordée de Rêve?
La Cordée de Rêve traces the great alpine journey made from August 2000 to February 2001 by Patrick Berhault. His great crossing of the Alps, here told to his daughter, will be done sometimes alone, sometimes surrounded by friends: Patrick Gabarrou, Patrick Edlinger, Ottavio Fassini, Gaël Bouquet des Chaux, Valérie Aumage, Philippe Magnin. During this alpine trip he will find his brother-in-arms Patrick Edlinger for the dolimitic part and will also see the genesis of the "Cordée Magique Berhault/Magnin". For 167 days, in sneakers in the fall, on touring skis in the winter, Patrick Berhault chained 2 to 3 stages of an average hiker daily, swallowing 1,500 to 2,000 meters of vertical drop and up to 45 kilometers per day. , and climbed 22 peaks. It's called that: "La Grande Cordée" but behind this title lies an exceptional human and sporting performance.
Gilles Chappaz's narrative builds toward a resolution centered on Patrick Berhault (Self)'s journey. His great crossing of the Alps, here told to his daughter, will be done sometimes alone, sometimes surrounded by friends: Patrick Gabarrou, Patrick Edlinger, Ottavio Fassini, Gaël Bouquet des Chaux, Valérie Aumage, Philippe Magnin.
How Does Patrick Berhault (Self)'s Story End?
- Patrick Berhault: Patrick Berhault's arc reaches a definitive conclusion by the final act, with Gilles Chappaz delivering a resolution that feels earned after the film's 0h 51m runtime.
- Patrick Edlinger (Self): Patrick Edlinger's role in the climax proves pivotal to how the central conflict resolves.
- Patrick Gabarrou (Self): Patrick Gabarrou's character undergoes a significant shift in the final act.
What Does the Ending of La Cordée de Rêve Mean?
La Cordée de Rêve concludes with Gilles Chappaz reinforcing the documentary themes established throughout the film. The final moments with Patrick Berhault leave a lasting impression — the ending is both a resolution and a statement about the story's central questions.