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Spanish Skier, 59, Dies in Tignes Off-Piste Avalanche

The body awaits repatriation under Spanish consular oversight.

Overview

  • The slide was triggered around 14:30 local time at roughly 2,000 meters in Tignes’ Lavachet sector, according to the resort’s piste director.
  • He was skiing off-piste with two of his children and a friend, and the other members of the party were not injured.
  • Rescuers located him after about nine minutes under the snow but were unable to revive him.
  • The group was equipped with avalanche safety gear, including DVA beacons and a probe, per resort officials.
  • Spain’s foreign ministry confirmed his death and said consular services are in contact with the family as formalities proceed.