The last self-portrait of the 27-year-old father’s smile was taken shortly before he was killed in an avalanche.

This is the last smiling selfie taken by a young mountaineer who died shortly after a glacier collapse triggered an avalanche in Italy.

Tribute was paid to Father Philippobury, 27, who was killed and injured on Mount Marmolada, 10,968ft.

He sent this photo to his family and said on Sunday: “Look where I am.”

However, a tragedy soon occurred, and his brother Andrea and his parents Emanuela and Giuseppe were never contacted by him.

Filippo poses with a smile behind the hillside and can be seen wearing a helmet and sunglasses.

He was an avid mountain climber and traveled with his friends to the highest mountains in the Dolomites.

A hardware store worker who lived in Malo with his partner Jerena and their 4-year-old son Filippo planned to conquer Monte Rosa this week.

Andrea Bari describes his brother as follows: “Filippo was generally a lover of the mountains and nature.

“He already has several rides in the Highlands and is always accompanied by experienced people and all the necessary equipment.”

As many as five people are still missing after the ice, snow and rocks have broken away, with the hope of finding survivors almost three days after the disaster.

According to officials, the current situation in the Italian Alps is too volatile for search teams and dogs to work in the mountains.

The temperature is expected to drop on Thursday, reducing the risk of avalanches.

Trent prosecutor Sandro Raimondi said in an interview with Italian state radio on Wednesday that he had launched an official investigation to determine whether there was negligence.

He said the avalanche did not appear to have been expected at this time.

“At this point, unpredictability is the main player,” Raimondi added.

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