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Safety on the Slopes Our action and commitment

In Val d’Isère, safety on the slopes is a priority shared by all concerned. We count on our professionals and visitors – families, children and skiers of all levels – to be vigilant and mindful of others, so that the mountains remain a pleasant place to be.
Through concrete awareness, prevention and information measures, we take action on a daily basis to encourage good practices for peace of mind on the slopes.

Test your knowledge with our “Safety on the Slopes” quiz to find out what kind of skier you are before getting on those skis!

Safety on the Slopes quiz

©ESF instructor on the Val d'Isère snow front|Yann ALLEGRE

©Group ski lessons with école Oxygène in Val d'Isère|Remi NGUYEN CAO

Commited professionals across the resort

The mountain professionals play a key role in conveying good practices. Our instructors, coaches and ski area operators are all firmly committed to this approach.

A safety ambassadors’ charter has been distributed among the ski schools to highlight their role as safety specialists. This charter encourages responsible behaviour, considerate communication and constant vigilance when it comes to conditions and the level of each skier.

Providing clear information

Safety is also about providing information that is visible and accessible to all. So, where can you find our prevention information?

On the screens installed across the resort and at the lift stations.
At the Tourist Office, thanks to our qualified reception staff.
Wherever you purchase your lift pass.
On valdisere.com, on social media and in our newsletters.
From resort staff and local businesses.

The visual displays are designed to get messages across, in both French and English, that are straightforward, impactful and understood by all visitors.

©Affiches prévention sécurité sur les pistes|Val d'Isère Tourisme

Encouraging awareness from an early age

It’s never too early to learn how to behave on the slopes, which is why Val d’Isère conducts awareness campaigns targeting children and families.

Fun educational sessions intended for children are organised at the resort’s primary school and the local Sports Club, to ensure they understand the essential rules for safety on the slopes.

©Taste break in the lost village|Yann ALLEGRE

Offering guidance to skiers from the moment they arrive

Upon arrival, visitors can obtain information and guidance from the Tourist Office reception staff who are trained in keeping you informed about measures implemented at the resort.

When purchasing lift passes, you’ll be reminded of the essential rules by prevention messages that aim to encourage responsible behaviour, in a positive, educational manner.

"Safety" quiz A fun way to learn

Go a step further with our “Safety on the Slopes” quiz, suitable for all.

It’ll take just a few minutes to test your knowledge, find out what type of skier you are and make sure you’re aware of the good practices to be adopted on the slopes.

Do the quiz

Essential rules to be aware of

Our preventive measures are based on simple, basic rules to be observed by all skiers.
See our specific page for full details!

The 10 rules for responsible behaviour on the slopes

A collective, long-term commitment

In Val d’Isère, safety on the slopes is part of a wider initiative for responsible practices and Flocon Vert certification, an approach supported by input from the Mountain Riders association and other committed operators.

Throughout the season, concrete measures are taken across the resort to spread awareness among families with children, get the resort’s professionals on board, provide educational tools, communicate through all available channels and organise educational slalom races and other amusing ways to take the good-practice message directly to the slopes.

This collective effort is also supported by a national safety-on-the-slopes day, organised on 28 January 2026 to remind skiers of the importance of appropriate behaviour and encourage them to be mindful of others and their surroundings.

In Val d’Isère, being a good skier is first and foremost about sharing the mountains safely.