Fatal Wingsuit Jump in the French Alps: A Mountain Guide Meets Tragedy on Pointe Trifide
Daring Extreme Athlete Perishes During Plunge from a 3,450-Meter Alpine Summit
Hang tight, thrill-seekers! Unfortunately, our adrenaline rush turned sour as a daredevil, native to the Vallouise valley, perished during a wingsuit jump from a colossal 3,450-meter-high peak in La Grave, French Alps[1][2]. The incident unfolded on June 17, 2025. The unlucky jumper plummeted from the Pointe Trifide, only to meet a tragedy below the peak[1].
The fallen adventurer wasn't just any weekend warrior - he was a certified mountain guide, born in 1993 and in the prime of his life[1]. Alongside another sportsman, he bravely leaped from the mountain, with the companion landing safely in the valley[3]. Tragically, our guide didn't make it, his body found at the foot of the Pointe Trifide by rescue services.
This tragic event stirred the local authorities into action, with CRS Alpes of Briançon and the aerial section of the gendarmerie rushing to the scene to figure out what happened[1]. Though details regarding the cause of death are scarce, an investigation headed by CRS Alpes is underway to shed light on this harrowing incident[1].
So, fasten your seatbelts and lace up those boots! But remember, daredevilry comes with a price, and sometimes, it's a steep one.
Sources:
- ntv.de
- dpa
- Copy Link
- Le Dauphiné Libéré
- France 3
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French authorities are actively investigating the devastating incident that took place on June 17, 2025, in the French Alps. A certified mountain guide, originally from the Vallouise valley, lost his life after a fatal wingsuit jump from Pointe Trifide, launching a general-news frenzy among local and international outlets. Despite the gruesome accident, his companion managed to survive the jump.
