"The deadly weekend unfolded amid Level 4 and Level 5 ("high" and "extreme") avalanche danger across most Alpine massifs. Météo-France and regional authorities urged "extreme vigilance" from Friday onward and strongly advised against off-piste skiing. Despite these warnings, pisteur-secouristes reported widespread disregard for safety advice. Rescue professionals expressed frustration at the number of skiers heading into the backcountry without essential equipment such as shovels, beacons, or knowledge of avalanche alerts."
"On Saturday, December 10, three skiers were killed in two separate avalanches in Val d'Isère and Arêches-Beaufort. In Val d'Isère, two French skiers died after being buried under 2.5 metres (8 feet) of snow, according to a statement from the resort's tourist office. The alarm was raised by members of their group who remained on the piste and became concerned when the pair failed to return. Despite rescue efforts, both victims could not be revived."
At least six people were killed in avalanche accidents across the French Alps during a weekend of high avalanche danger. Avalanche danger reached Level 4 and Level 5 across most Alpine massifs, and authorities urged extreme vigilance and advised against off-piste skiing. Many skiers ignored warnings and entered the backcountry without essential equipment such as shovels and beacons. Rescue professionals and pisteur-secouristes reported widespread non-compliance and expressed frustration. On Saturday, two skiers were buried under 2.5 metres of snow in Val d'Isère and a third died in Arêches-Beaufort. Sunday saw multiple avalanches causing further deaths and injuries.
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