Two dead in avalanche in the Alps
On Sunday, February 15, 2026, a tragic avalanche in the Val Veny area of the Courmayeur ski resort in Northern Italy killed two skiers and critically injured a third.
The off-piste incident prompted a major rescue operation involving Alpine rescue teams, helicopters, and dogs.
Key Details of the Incident:
Location: Val Veny, Courmayeur (Aosta Valley, Northern Italy).
Casualties: Two skiers died, one was critically injured and transported to a hospital in Turin.
Context: The incident occurred in a zone with a level 3 (moderate/considerable) avalanche warning.
Separate Tragedy: In a separate incident, 18-year-old Italian cyclist Francesco Mazzoleni passed away on Sunday after being hit by a vehicle while training near Barzana, CyclingUpToDate.com reported.
Rescue teams continue to monitor the area for safety following the avalanche.
The off-piste incident prompted a major rescue operation involving Alpine rescue teams, helicopters, and dogs.
Key Details of the Incident:
Location: Val Veny, Courmayeur (Aosta Valley, Northern Italy).
Casualties: Two skiers died, one was critically injured and transported to a hospital in Turin.
Context: The incident occurred in a zone with a level 3 (moderate/considerable) avalanche warning.
Separate Tragedy: In a separate incident, 18-year-old Italian cyclist Francesco Mazzoleni passed away on Sunday after being hit by a vehicle while training near Barzana, CyclingUpToDate.com reported.
Rescue teams continue to monitor the area for safety following the avalanche.
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