Summer Skiers Head to Melting Glacier as Heatwave Grips France

Summer skiers head to melting glacier as heatwave grips France

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.

Skiers flock to Tignes glacier as experts warn of rapid shrinkage

Hundreds of skiers flocked to the Grande Motte glacier in Tignes seeking summer skiing relief from France's heatwave. However, both visitors and experts highlight the glacier's rapid shrinking, with scientists warning it may vanish within the next decade to 15 years.