Two Hikers Die in Separate 300-Meter Falls on Same Pyrenees Peak

Both accidents occurred hours apart on January 1, with icy conditions and inadequate equipment cited as contributing factors.

Two women, aged 33 and 46, died in separate falls of 300 meters while hiking near the Pic de Cagire in Haute-Garonne, France, on January 1, 2025.
The first accident occurred in the morning in Boutx, involving a 33-year-old woman hiking with two companions; the group lacked proper winter hiking gear.
The second incident took place in the afternoon in Arguenos, where a 46-year-old woman hiking with her partner also slipped due to icy terrain and insufficient footwear.
Authorities highlighted dangerous conditions caused by recent snowfall, followed by rain and freezing temperatures, which created slick, ice-like surfaces.
The Saint-Gaudens prosecutor’s office has ordered autopsies to confirm the causes of death and further investigate the accidents.