Avalanche Crosses Piste in Alpe d'Huez

No Skiers Caught in Slide

Imprint: By Sophie Nicholson, Updated 24 October 2014

Shortly after 15:00 on Saturday afternoon, an avalanche occurred at the bottom of the Combe de Sarenne in Auris-en-Oisans, Alpe d'Huez.

There were many witnesses to the slide which was around 30 feet wide and extended right down to the stream at the bottom of the valley. Despite the fact that noone was seen to be caught in the avalanche, a rescue operation got underway immediately to make absolutely sure there were no victims.

After a lengthy search involving around 30 rescue professionals, it was thankfully confirmed that there were no casualties.

For information on the current avalanche risk, be sure to check the daily avalanche bulletin.

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