Val de Bagnes Crisis: Dozens Evacuated Amid Ongoing Debris Flows

Emergency evacuation of 30 residents in Val de Bagnes as continuous debris flows threaten safety, with authorities expecting tense conditions to persist.

Key Takeaways

Around 30 residents were evacuated from Les Epenays village near Lourtier
Two farms in Fregnoley were also evacuated
A third of the mountain slope has come loose, corresponding to 30,000-50,000 cubic metres
The road between Champsec and Lourtier will remain closed for several weeks

By The Numbers

Number of evacuated residents

30,000-50,000

Cubic metres of loose mountain slope

Metres of covered road section to be reopened

They Said

"It depends on nature, it makes the laws"
— Antoine Schaller, deputy secretary general of Val de Bagnes municipality

Emergency Evacuation

Geological Threat

Infrastructure Impact

Response and Recovery

Sources & References

Around 30 residents evacuated from Val de Bagnes in canton Valais

SWI swissinfo.ch

Swiss authorities expect tense weeks for Val de Bagnes