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In June 2015, a serious accident was caused when heavy rain caused a landslide in the Cirque de la Solitude. Seven trekkers were killed and several injured, resulting in the immediate closure and diversion of the route. An accident on this scale is very rare, and with hindsight it could have been avoided altogether. It reinforces the need to check the weather and avoid dangerous conditions. It has been announced that waymarks and protection will have been removed from the Cirque de la Solitude for the 2016 season, and the route now goes over the shoulder of Monte Cinto, described in Stage 4.

Any trekker suffering a serious fall or injury will have to be rescued. The international distress signal is given on the Mountain Safety page at the front of this guide. The mountain rescue service is generally free, but medical intervention can be costly. Some trekkers believe that insurance policies offered by the British Mountaineering Council (BMC) or Austrian Alpine Club (AAC) are best for routes such as the GR20. It is important, however, to read insurance policies carefully and ask questions if unsure about the level of cover being provided, or if unsure about specific exclusions that render such policies void.