"The avalanche was "apparently triggered" by the victim, one of the sources told AFP. The avalanche risk level was "3 out of 5 above 2,000 metres" on Saturday."
"Located in the municipality of Val-de-Sos, in the Ariège Pyrenees, the Pic d'Endron reaches an altitude of 2,472 metres."
"Deadly avalanches are far from rare in France, particularly on the French Alps, one of Europe's most popular skiing destinations."
"At least 28 people have died on the French Alps this year, according to AFP."
A skier, aged 40, died after triggering an avalanche while skiing alone on the Pic d'Endron in the Pyrenees. The avalanche occurred on Saturday, and police later found the man's body. The avalanche risk level was noted as 3 out of 5 above 2,000 metres. The Pic d'Endron, located near the Spanish border, has an altitude of 2,472 metres. Deadly avalanches are common in France, especially in the French Alps, where at least 28 fatalities have been reported this year.
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