Avalanche in Isère Claims One Life and Leaves Two Seriously Injured

A group of three French ski mountaineers was struck by an avalanche during an ascent in the Belledonne massif, with rescue efforts swiftly deployed.

The avalanche occurred late Saturday morning near the Grands Moulins peak in Arvillard, Isère, at an altitude of 2,495 meters.
A 30-year-old woman was killed, and two men sustained serious injuries; their ages and the nature of their injuries have not been disclosed.
The avalanche risk in the area had been rated at level 3 out of 5, indicating a moderate to significant danger.
Nearby hikers alerted authorities, prompting a rapid response involving CRS officers, a doctor, and firefighters arriving by helicopter.
This marks the ninth avalanche-related fatality in the Northern Alps over the past three weeks, highlighting ongoing risks in the region.