According to the French weather forecasting service, Meteo France, snow coverage remains within seasonal norms at mid and high altitudes in the Alps and Pyrenees, but the situation is far less ...

February 15, 2025 – Bonneval-sur-Arc, France – A tragic avalanche struck near the Col de l’Iseran on Saturday, resulting in the deaths of two ski tourers. The incident occurred at approximately 2:00 p ...

A tragic avalanche has struck the northern face of the Grands Moulins (2495m) in the Belledonne Massif on Saturday, claiming the life of a 30-year-old woman and seriously injuring two others. The ...

It is mid February and the French winter holiday period should be in full swing but unseasonably warm weather is taking a toll on ski resorts in France’s lower and mid-mountain regions, raising ...

The forecasters at Météo France recently conducted ski touring outings in the Northern and Southern Alps to analyze snow conditions and avalanche activity. Now there are daily bulletins for each ...

Updated Digital Maps Aim to Improve Safety for Backcountry Enthusiasts, but Not Everyone Is Convinced ...

A backcountry skier lost his life in an avalanche on Sunday afternoon in Bessans (Savoie). The massive snow slide, measuring 200 meters wide, occurred beneath Pointe d'Andagne at nearly 3,000 meters ...

Chamonix, February 5 - A mountain guide has lost his life in an avalanche in the Chamonix Valley, marking the third such tragedy in the area in just over a week. The victim, identified as Christophe ...

On Sunday, February 2nd, a devastating avalanche struck the off-piste area of Puy-Saint-Vincent (Hautes-Alpes) around 1:30 PM, involving three skiers. Two managed to escape unharmed, a third skier was ...