A British skier has been found dead at a popular ski resort in the French Alps after reportedly falling from a height while returning from a night out.
The 23-year-old man’s body was found at the foot of a cliff in Avoriaz, Morzine, on Monday morning.
The young man had reportedly been out with friends on Sunday night before having drinks at La Folie Douce in Avoriaz.
Authorities fear he attempted to ski down the mountain alone, ultimately getting lost and suffering a fatal fall.
A local police spokesman told The Sun: “The deceased is an English national who is thought to have been skiing on Sunday evening. His family have been informed.”
Friends reported his disappearance when he did not return home, prompting a search by rescue teams. His body was found the following day.
An inquiry has now opened to determine the man’s cause of death.
A Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) spokesperson said: "We are supporting the family of a British man who died in France and are in contact with the local authorities."
Avoriaz is considered a top skiing destination and is one of 13 ski resorts in the Portes du Soleil region, but accidents are common around the cliff where the resort is situated.
In January 2020, British doctor William Reid died after falling off a 30-foot cliff at the resort.
The 25-year-old, from Edinburgh, is believed to have taken a wrong turn on the way back to his apartment before he fell to his death.
In March 2024, a 68-year-old British man was killed after he struck a tree at high speed while swerving to avoid a group of people at the resort.
The incident happened just a month after another British skier fell to his death as he explored the 'Swiss Wall' route in the Portes du Soleil area.
