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While the ski area of the small Tarn resort remains closed until further notice, causing incomprehension among certain residents, a municipal decree now provides for sanctions for offenders.
When it's no, it's no. This is the meaning of the press release published on the website of the town of Lacaune, this Tuesday, January 7. Mayor Robert Bousquet reminds that the Picotalen Nordic hiking area, on the heights of the city, is currently closed to the public. A precautionary measure linked to a problem with terminals for calling for help: “In fact, this year, during tests of the proper functioning of the emergency terminals, it turned out that one of them was defective. The call seems to be made, and yet, does not go through Given the random mobile network at Picotalen, these emergency terminals are essential.
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It is specified that the town hall, in collaboration with the SDIS, the prefectural services and the gendarmerie, has decided to close public access to the Picotalen area for the safety of all. The closure sparked controversy, in particular with the former mayor and residents disconcerted by this measure considered radical.
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The municipal decree issued on December 20, 2024 is attached to this publication. It indicates that the mayor is responsible for security and the organization of emergency services in the Picotalen Nordic hiking area. The mayor relies on the opinion of the municipal security commission meeting on December 20, 2024 to prohibit access to the area due to the defective emergency line. This ban is posted at the Chalet de Picotalen. Beware of offenders: “Any contravention of this order will be noted and prosecuted in accordance with the laws and regulations in force.” The municipal police and the gendarmerie ensure that this decision is respected. In any case, no snow is currently present on the heights of Lacaune. The weather forecast for the next 15 days does not predict any snowy episodes.
