A woman died after falling into a hollow in southern France during a cross-country ski excursion, rescue services said Sunday. Authorities in the region have urged winter sports fans to be cautious, including because of an avalanche risk despite sparse snowfall. On Friday, a 67-year-old skier died in the French Alps after colliding with his daughter and crashing into a tree trunk. Also in the Alps, an American tourist died in an off-piste skiing accident at the end of December. His guide tested positive for narcotics.

Source: The Local January 04, 2026 17:03 UTC