Man and 11-year-old daughter die in avalanche in French Alps
An avalanche in the Val d’Isere area has claimed the lives of a 43-year-old man and his 11-year-old daughter…
New guide to Via Ferrata in the French Alps
Guidebook publishers Cicerone has launched a new title detailing Via Ferrata routes in the French Alps. Featuring 66 routes between Geneva and Briancon, the 352 page paperback first introduces readers to the geographical area and route grading system of the Via Ferrata – which comprises a technical grade, exposure rating and remoteness factor – before focusing on necessary equipment and …