Bodies of missing French alpinists found in Mont Blanc massif
July 19, 2025 / /
Two French mountain climbers have died in an accident in the Mont Blanc range, authorities confirmed on Saturday.
The victims are a 25-year-old woman and a 60-year-old man who had been missing since Friday, radio station France Bleu reported.
The Chamonix-based mountain rescue unit PGHM discovered the bodies at the foot of a ridge on the Aiguille de Bionnassay, a technically demanding area of the Mont Blanc massif.
The exact circumstances of the accident remain unclear. An investigation has been launched.
The Mont Blanc is a popular, but risky, destination for experienced mountaineers – particularly on high alpine routes such as the Aiguille de Bionnassay.
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