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.