The sport of skiing has been left reeling following the death of a world champion and her female climbing companion in the French Alps.
Adele Milloz, 26, and an unnamed friend, 30, were attempting to scale Mont Blanc when tragedy struck shortly after 6pm on Friday evening. According to mountain guides, the pair reportedly lost their footing on the Alpine peak's route to Aiguille du Peigne.
Hikers came across the women's bodies minutes later, with the deaths deemed accidental. Police have confirmed they are now investigating the exact circumstances of the fatal incident.
