Three International Climbers Die in Separate Swiss Alps Incidents

Police confirm deaths of German, French, and Austrian climbers in Upper Valais region, highlighting growing safety concerns in Swiss mountain tourism.

Key Takeaways

Three climbers from Germany, France, and Austria died in separate incidents in the Upper Valais region in early August 2025.
A 72-year-old German man died on August 4 after falling from the Matterhorn at an altitude of 4,150 metres.
A 49-year-old Austrian man fell to his death on August 9 from the eastern slope of the Lagginhorn.
A 28-year-old Frenchman died on August 11 after falling from the Testa del Leone at 3,330 metres.

By The Numbers

4,150 metres

Altitude of accident

Fatalities

7 days

Timeframe

They Said

"Investigations are under way to find out more about the circumstances of these three accidents."
— Cantonal Police

Grim Toll in Upper Valais

A Deadly Timeline

Unforgiving Altitudes

The Foreign Factor

Sources & References

Police identify bodies of three climbers who died in Swiss Alps

SWI swissinfo.ch

Key Takeaways

Three climbers from Germany, France, and Austria died in separate incidents in the Upper Valais region in early August 2025.
A 72-year-old German man died on August 4 after falling from the Matterhorn at an altitude of 4,150 metres.
A 49-year-old Austrian man fell to his death on August 9 from the eastern slope of the Lagginhorn.
A 28-year-old Frenchman died on August 11 after falling from the Testa del Leone at 3,330 metres.