In the ski resort of La Rosière, in Savoie (73), a few diehards hurtle down the slopes with their heads shod in a hat or even their skulls exposed, like Franck, used to feeling the wind on his ears when the sun is shining. shows up.
“If it becomes compulsory, I will wear a helmet”, confides the skier, who puts on one when the weather is less clement.
In this Franco-Italian resort, bereaved since the beginning of the week by the death of actor Gaspard Ulliel, following a skiing accident, few are those who slide without a helmet.
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Devoid of this protection during his collision with another skier, the actor did not survive his injuries and died the day after his accident.
This tragic death revives the debate on the compulsory wearing of helmets in winter sports.
In France, more than 70% of skiers of all ages have already taken the plunge.
This figure climbs to 97% for children, but gradually declines with age.
