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An avalanche swept through an off-piste route on the Bellecôte massif in La Plagne, France, shortly before noon on Friday, December 26, injuring several skiers and triggering a large-scale rescue operation involving helicopters, doctors, and avalanche dogs.
According to French authorities, a group of four skiers—including a professional guide from La Plagne—was caught while descending the Rodzins Couloir on the north face of Bellecôte, a steep and well-known off-piste line above the resort. The La Plagne mountain rescue teams received an alert at 11:47 a.m. The High Mountain Gendarmerie Platoon (PGHM) of Savoie deployed two helicopters to the scene, carrying five rescuers, two doctors, and a dog handler.
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Rescuers reported that an initial slab fracture approximately 2 meters wide released near the top of the couloir, followed by a second, much larger slide measuring up to 200 meters wide. Three members of the group were buried in the debris, while a fourth skier remained on the surface. Thanks to avalanche beacons worn by the skiers, two of the buried victims were located by 12:10 p.m. The third skier had been partially buried and had managed to free themselves and was evacuated to Bourg-Saint-Maurice hospital in a state of shock but without apparent injuries.
One of the buried skiers, a 60-year-old man, was found in cardiac arrest. After approximately 15 minutes of resuscitation efforts, rescuers were able to restart his heart. The second skier, a 50-year-old woman, suffered multiple traumatic injuries. Both were airlifted urgently to Grenoble University Hospital (CHU). The fourth skier was also transported to Bourg-Saint-Maurice for medical evaluation. At the time of reporting, no fatalities had been confirmed.
The avalanche danger on December 26 was rated 2 out of 5 (“moderate”) on the French avalanche scale, according to the latest bulletin from Météo-France. Despite the relatively low rating, authorities stress that off-piste terrain—especially steep north-facing couloirs—can still present serious hazards.
An investigation has been opened by PGHM Savoie to determine the exact causes of the avalanche.
La Plagne is one of France’s largest ski resorts and a core part of the Paradiski ski area, which links La Plagne with Les Arcs to create more than 260 miles (425 kilometers) of interconnected terrain. The resort is known for its high-alpine environment, extensive off-piste options, and access to the Bellecôte Glacier, which rises to over 11,800 feet (3,600 meters). The north face of Bellecôte is particularly renowned among expert skiers. Its steep couloirs and complex terrain attract experienced riders and professionals but demand precise decision-making, strong snowpack assessment skills, and full avalanche safety equipment. Friday’s incident serves as a stark reminder that even under moderate avalanche conditions, avalanches can happen.
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