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2026-02-16

Massive Avalanche Hits Val Veny, Courmayeur, Italy, Leaving 3 Dead






A massive avalanche struck the Ves Canal in Val Veny, above Courmayeur, on Sunday, February 15, at around 11 a.m., overwhelming a group of off-piste skiers on one of the most popular freeride routes at the foot of Mont Blanc.

The final toll is two dead and one critically injured. One victim, a 31-year-old from Chamonix, France, was found lifeless in the snow. The second, whose identity has not yet been confirmed, died shortly after arriving at the Parini hospital in Aosta despite resuscitation attempts. The third skier, a 35-year-old Frenchman, was buried for approximately 40 minutes before being airlifted to the Città della Salute-Molinette hospital in Turin. He remains in critical condition, with doctors employing advanced warming and life-support techniques in an effort to stabilize him.

Rescue operations were immediate and complex. Teams from the Aosta Valley Alpine Rescue (CNSAS Valdostano) and Guardia di Finanza responded, supported by two doctors, three canine units, and two helicopters. A total of 15 rescuers worked on site, coordinating extraction and medical assistance, including an advanced on-site medical post in Courmayeur. Authorities confirmed that one skier was located first using an avalanche beacon, while the other two were later recovered. The search concluded in the afternoon after confirming no other people were caught in the detachment.



Eyewitnesses reported seeing the skiers in the gully moments before the avalanche struck and immediately raised the alarm. Investigations into the background of the accident have been entrusted to the Entrèves Guardia di Finanza and the State Police.

The avalanche bulletin for Val Veny had warned of a danger level of 4 out of 5—classified as “strong”—with particular caution advised for steep slopes. A yellow alert for strong wind and avalanche risk was also issued for the entire regional territory.

This tragedy raises the season’s avalanche death toll in Italy to 24–above the 10-year annual average of 21.6. Authorities continue to stress the importance of strict adherence to marked trails, proper avalanche safety equipment, and careful assessment of conditions before venturing into the mountains.



 

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