British woman dies in ‘tragic’ Pyrenees hiking fall

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2 Jun 2026 • 12:11 AM MYT
The Independent
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British woman dies in ‘tragic’ Pyrenees hiking fall

  • A British woman has died after falling during a hike in the Pyrenees.
  • The 42-year-old was on Balaitus Peak when the incident occurred, prompting an alarm to be raised around 7.30pm on Saturday.
  • She was pronounced dead at the scene, while her 53-year-old partner, who was with her, was reported to be unharmed.
  • A spokesperson for the Civil Guard said they are treating her death “as a tragic accident resulting from a fall”, and an investigation is currently underway.
  • The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office confirmed their involvement and are in contact with local authorities.

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