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Fatal Climbing accident in Chamonix

Climber in a fatal fall on the Brevent

featured in News & reviews Author Ellie Mahoney, Chamonix Editor Updated

On Monday afternoon a female climber and a friend were climbing the Jumeaux du Brévent when she slipped and fell.

The 30 year old climber from Cyprus, fell 400 metres after apparently slipping on soft ground. It appears that she may have detached herself from the rope to untangle it when the accident occurred.

The PGHM were quickly on the scene but unfortunately nothing could be done to save the woman. An investigation is under way to determine the exact cause of the accident.

Our thoughts are with her family and friends.