Mountain professionals launch an appeal « SOS Alpes solidaires » (Supportive Alps) as they take part in a rally to warn of the dangers to migrants in crossing passes in the Alps during the winter, in Nevache, French Alps, on December 17, 2017.
Mountain professionals including guides, attendants, ski instructors, trackers, avalanche dog handlers are demanding the demobilization of police forces at Alpine passes to avoid risk taking by migrants who have recently been seen to be crossing into France using high altitude routes which pose extensive dangers in the winter months. / AFP PHOTO / Sophie LAUTIER