French mayor threatens €15,000 deposit to climb Mont Blanc - BBC
8/5/2022 12:00:00 AM2 years 9 months ago
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The deposit is meant to cover rescue and funeral costs amid increased rockfalls caused by hot weather.
By Laurence PeterBBC News A French mayor says conditions on Mont Blanc are now so dangerous that climbers should pay a 15,000 (£12,640; $15,370) deposit to cover rescue and possible funeral costs. … [+2829 chars]
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