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Avalanches Claim Lives of Three Skiers in the Alps

Published January 11, 2026, 08:28
Avalanches Claim Lives of Three Skiers in the Alps

Three skiers died and one was seriously injured in avalanches in the French Alps on Saturday. Two French skiers were swept away and buried at Val-d'Isère, while two other men skiing off-piste at Ares-Beaufort were also buried by an avalanche. Authorities had issued a warning for a 'high risk' of avalanches and urged skiers to avoid venturing off marked trails. The tragedy highlights the dangers of mountain skiing, especially in conditions of increased risk.