Two intrepid fundraisers from Customer Research Technology (CRT) are to climb one of the world's most well known mountains in a bid to raise vitally needed money for cancer sufferers.

Simon Rowland and Simon Dean, chief executive officer and technical director respectively of the Coventry-based business, are setting off on their trek on 14 September, and are hoping to conquer the Pointe Percée Mountain - which is almost 9,000 feet tall - in less than 14 hours.

The mountain is the largest in the Aravis range in Haute-Savoie in eastern France, and is classified as an "ultra prominent peak". It is part of the French Prealps.

"We are really looking forward to the challenge," said Simon Rowland. "It might not be on the same scale as Mount Everest, but it's still a formidable climb.

"I've been looking to raise funds for Cancer Research UK for a considerable time. I have wanted to help an organisation that, in the past, has provided invaluable support to very close relatives.

"Simon has chosen to come along with me on the adventure, and, as we both like walking and climbing, the opportunity to tackle Pointe Percée was simply too good to turn down.

"Some of the climb is quite daunting - the rock is literally a vertical sheet. That's when it pays not to look down!"

In an attempt to prepare themselves for the rigours of the challenge, the pair did a "trial run" in August when they climbed the Tryfan Mountain in Snowdonia.

"Neither of us have done anything like this before," added Simon Dean. "The highest mountain I have ever climbed is Tryfan - so Pointe Percée is in a league of its own.

"Understandably, we're a little bit nervous. But we're also really looking forward to giving the climb our very best shot."

The two Simons' would be grateful to receive financial donations from well-wishers. Anyone wishing to help their fundraising efforts can do so at http://www.justgiving.com/crtsupportingthecommunity/