# Climbers Survive Rockfall at Mont Blanc's 'Death Pass'

A group of climbers narrowly escaped injury when rocks fell while they were crossing the treacherous 'Death Pass' section on Mont Blanc. The incident highlights the ongoing hazards of rockfall on the mountain, likely worsened by permafrost thaw and changing conditions. No casualties were reported.

**Importance:** 3/5

## Sources

### World
- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/8/24/climbers-escape-rockfall-crossing-death-pass-on-mont-blanc?traffic_source=rss) — Mon, 24 Aug 2026 04:18:16 +0000