The climbers had set out on Saturday to scale Cima Vertana in the Ortler mountain range. Photograph: EPAFive German climbers have died after being caught in an avalanche in the Italian Alps, local authorities said on Sunday. The climbers had set out on Saturday to scale Cima Vertana in the Ortler mountain range near the village of Solda. The avalanche struck as they headed for the summit. The Ortler massif, part of the Italian Alps close to the Swiss border, is a popular destination for experienced hikers and climbers.

Source: The Irish Times November 03, 2025 02:29 UTC