"A massive avalanche struck the Ves Canal in Val Veny, above Courmayeur, on Sunday, February 15, at around 11 a.m., overwhelming a group of off-piste skiers on one of the most popular freeride routes at the foot of Mont Blanc. The final toll is two dead and one critically injured. One victim, a 31-year-old from Chamonix, France, was found lifeless in the snow."
"Rescue operations were immediate and complex. Teams from the Aosta Valley Alpine Rescue (CNSAS Valdostano) and Guardia di Finanza responded, supported by two doctors, three canine units, and two helicopters. A total of 15 rescuers worked on site, coordinating extraction and medical assistance, including an advanced on-site medical post in Courmayeur. Authorities confirmed that one skier was located first using an avalanche beacon, while the other two were later recovered."
"Eyewitnesses reported seeing the skiers in the gully moments before the avalanche struck and immediately raised the alarm. Investigations into the background of the accident have been entrusted to the Entrèves Guardia di Finanza and the State Police. The avalanche bulletin for Val Veny had warned of a danger level of 4 out of 5-classified as "strong"-with particular caution advised for steep slopes."
A massive avalanche struck the Ves Canal in Val Veny above Courmayeur around 11 a.m. on February 15, overwhelming off-piste skiers on a popular freeride route at Mont Blanc's foot. Two skiers died and a third remained critically injured after burial and evacuation. Rescuers from Aosta Valley Alpine Rescue (CNSAS Valdostano) and Guardia di Finanza, supported by doctors, canine units and helicopters, led recovery and medical efforts, locating one skier with a beacon. An advanced on-site medical post operated in Courmayeur. Investigations are led by Entrèves Guardia di Finanza and State Police. A level-4 avalanche warning and yellow wind alert had been issued.
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