The village is inhabited during winter by only 10-20 people due to extreme snow.

The progress of the French was quite slow, due to the extreme winter cold and snow.

In the past, the vehicles have become stuck on the route due to heavy snow.

Due to high snow, the community almost failed but was saved by provisions from local natives.

Due to heavy snow, the route was changed to avoid the Tourmalet.

On 1 December 2010 the bridge was closed for the first time due to heavy snow.

A road connects the two divisions, but is cut off frequently in winter and spring due to heavy snow.

It was built to improve conditions in winter due to heavy snow and high avalanche danger.

These areas are inaccessible in winter due to deep snow.

The plateau cannot be visited in winter due to intense snow falls.