Off-piste
safety rules



Off piste
  Safety rules
  Avalanche risk
  Off piste skiing in Val d'Isère
 

Off piste skiing is always a pleasure, but be careful, skiing or snowboarding away from the marked slopes means higher risks including avalanches and accidents.

Before setting off on your off-piste advenure, you must (even if you are a really good skier) consult the snow-weather bulletins. Never go off-piste alone, always take an ARVA transceiver with you and tell somebody where you are going.
It's always better to go with a ski instructor if possible.

Beware : Danger

Before setting off on your off-piste advenure, you must...


Know :
- the weather report & the avalanche risk,
- the snow conditions,
- the safety rules.

Go with someone :
- never leave alone,
- but no more than 7 per group,
(and always keep a safe distance between you)
- remember it's always better to go with a ski instructor or a mountain guide.

Take with you :
- an ARVA transceiver, an avalanche pole, a shovel.





 
Information

For more information on avalanches, contact the organisation in charge of the study of snow and avalanches (ANENA)

Snow informations
The resort organises several conferences during the winter. Why not go along and learn more about off-piste !
Better safe than sorry !

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