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International Distress Signal

(Only to be used in an emergency)

Six blasts on a whistle (and flashes with a torch after dark) spaced evenly for one minute, followed by a minute’s pause.

Repeat until an answer is received. The response is three signals per minute followed by a minute’s pause.

In an emergency the mountain rescue (secours en montagne) can be called on 04 92 22 22 22

Note: Mountain rescues must be paid for – be insured.