Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleA British woman has died after falling during a hike in the Pyrenees.The 42-year-old was on Balaitus Peak when the incident occurred, prompting an alarm to be raised around 7.30pm on Saturday.She was pronounced dead at the scene, while her 53-year-old partner, who was with her, was reported to be unharmed. A spokesperson for the Civil Guard said they are treating her death “as a tragic accident resulting from a fall”, and an investigation is currently underway. The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office confirmed their involvement and are in contact with local authorities. In fullBritish woman falls to death while hiking in Pyrenees mountainsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in