British Skier Dies in Tragic Avalanche at Mont Blanc

British Skier Dies in Tragic Avalanche at Mont Blanc - A 55-year-old British man has tragically died after being swept away by a large avalanche in the French Alps. The incident occurred on Tuesday afternoon in an off-piste sector at Grand Montets, Chamonix, at the foot of Mont Blanc. The avalanche, over a kilometer long and 400 meters wide, struck as ski patrols were preparing to close the slopes. The man was found by the patrol but was sadly pronounced dead at the scene. Rescue efforts were paused due to dangerous weather and the risk of a second avalanche. The cause of the avalanche is under investigation. Avalanche risk remains high in the region.

Last local news

French and Riviera News Friday 20th June 2025

Speed restrictions are in place on all major roads in the Alpes-Maritimes today because of a smog alert.... French and Riviera News Friday 20th June 2025 Read More

20/06/2025

Evening Update Thursday 19th June 2025

A Marseille magistrate has been sentenced on the 17th of June in Nîmes for repeatedly avoiding motorway tolls using fake license plates. ... Evening Update Thursday 19th June 2025 Read More

19/06/2025

French and Riviera News Thursday 19th June 2025

A major police stop-and-search operation along France's borders is being carried out today, involving 4,000 police officers, gendarmes and customs off... French and Riviera News Thursday 19th June 2025 Read More

19/06/2025

Evening Update Wednesday 18th June 2025

SFR has announced automatic compensation of 100GB of free mobile data for affected customers following a major network outage on the 16th of June.... Evening Update Wednesday 18th June 2025 Read More

18/06/2025

French and Riviera News Wednesday 18th June 2025

French President Emmanuel Macron will chair a high-level Security and Defence Council meeting at the Élysée Palace today Wednesday, June 18th at 4pm, ... French and Riviera News Wednesday 18th June 2025 Read More

18/06/2025