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Summer skiers head to melting glacier as heatwave grips France

Euronews Monday 13 July 2026, 19:30 UTC 1 min read
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Summer skiers head to melting glacier as heatwave grips France Copy/paste the link below: Copy/paste the article video embed link below: Updated: Hundreds of skiers headed to the Grande Motte glacier in Tignes to escape France's heatwave and enjoy summer skiing. But visitors and experts say the glacier is shrinking rapidly, with scientists warning it could disappear within 10 to 15 years.

Video. Summer skiers head to melting glacier as heatwave grips France Copy/paste the link below: Copy/paste the article video embed link below: Updated: Hundreds of skiers headed to the Grande Motte glacier in Tignes to escape France's heatwave and enjoy summer skiing. But visitors and experts say the glacier is shrinking rapidly, with scientists warning it could disappear within 10 to 15 years.
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