Five German climbers have died after being caught in an avalanche in the Italian Alps, local authorities said on Sunday.

意大利地方当局周日表示，五名德国登山者在意大利阿尔卑斯山脉遭遇雪崩不幸遇难。

The climbers had set out on Saturday to scale Cima Vertana in the Ortler mountain range near the village of Solda. The avalanche struck as they headed for the summit.

这群登山者于周六出发，计划攀登索尔达村附近奥特勒尔山系的韦尔塔纳峰。 雪崩在他们冲顶途中发生。

The cascade of snow and ice swept away members of two separate rope teams. The bodies of two men and a woman were recovered on Saturday while the two other victims, a father and his 17-year-old daughter, were found on Sunday.

倾泻而下的冰雪冲散了两支独立绳队。 两名男性和一名女性的遗体已于周六被找到，其余两名遇难者——一对父女（其17岁女儿）——于周日被发现。

Two other climbers escaped unharmed.

另有两名登山者成功脱险未受伤。

The Ortler massif, part of the Italian Alps close to the Swiss border, is a popular destination for experienced hikers and climbers.

奥特勒尔山峦隶属意大利阿尔卑斯山脉，毗邻瑞士边境，是经验丰富的徒步者和登山者青睐的目的地。