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An Ashville Sixth Former has added his name to the record books after becoming the youngest competitor to finish a grueling trail run in the French Alps.

The deposit is meant to cover rescue and funeral costs amid increased rockfalls caused by hot weather.

Andrea Mason completes a triathlon challenge that took in Britain's longest lakes and highest peaks.

The sweltering, dry conditions in the European Alps have turned glacier areas and classic routes into deadly traps.

"People want to climb with death in their backpacks," the mayor said. "It's unacceptable that French taxpayers should foot the bill."

A rescue or body recovery on Mont Blanc would cost €10,000; the remaining €5,000 would cover climbers who paid the ultimate price.

From colossal canyons and Europe's highest peaks to pink-granite coastlines that seem to leap from an Impressionist painting, don't miss this lot.

Ultramarathon runners, take note. Can your body (and mind) handle these complete sufferfests? 

Over two decades ago this Slovenian, in a newly minted World Cup competition scene, helped pave the way for the Olympics.

In a year marked by drought and heatwaves, rockfalls and gaping crevices have made access to the top of Mont Blanc even more difficult and perilous -- to the great frustration of amateur mountaineers.