Be prepared
Do not over exert yourself and drink plenty of water.
Be properly equipped
It is highly recommended to choose specially approved
equipment which is adapted to your technical level,
your height and your weight as well as to ensure a
good adjustment and maintenance of ski bindings. Use
sunglasses to protect yourself from the ultraviolet
rays.
Be insured
Before skiing, do not forget to take out an insurance
policy for the slopes.
You can acquire ski insurance at any Andorran ski
station where you buy your ski pass. The insurance
must cover the number of days of the ski pass. You
can also buy insurance for the whole ski season
The area
Before starting, and to avoid getting lost, ask for
a map of the slopes.
Do not forget that only slopes which are open are
secure and controlled.
Signposting
Slopes and lifts are signposted. Respect these signs.
The weather
Check the weather forecast. Keep informed of the opening
times of slopes and lifts.
You can check the weather forecast by calling + 376
848 851 or snow report.
Control the situation
Right of way
Skiers in front of you always have the right of way.
The route your take and any overtaking must never
put others at risk.
Speed
Adjust your speed and your route according to your
ability, the visibility, the conditions of the slopes
and the snow. If there are a lot of skiers, slow down,
above all on the areas for beginners, near queues
of people and at the end of the slopes.
Stops
Do not stop in the middle of the slopes nor in narrow
places and without visibility.
Assistance
All those who witness an accident must immediately
offer their help and call the first aid people if
necessary.
Be disciplined
Ski lifts
- Do not forget to remove your pole straps from around
your wrists.
- Do not slalom and hold the perch until arrival;
otherwise the cable might derail.
- Should you fall, let go of the perch and move out
of the way of other skiers.
Chair lifts
- Put your backpack in front of you.
- If you cannot board, let the chair go on.
- You must lower the safety bar to avoid falling.
- Never jump off a chair lift.
Gondolas
- The opening and closing of the doors is automatic.
Do not try to open them and do not lean on them.
- Do not lean out or throw anything out of the windows.
Do not smoke.
- If the gondola stops, wait calmly until it continues
its route or for staff to intervene.
Off piste
Skiing off piste requires a good technical level,
a great understanding of the mountain and specialised
equipment. As the natural dangers of the mountain
are not signposted and there might be avalanches,
be careful.
Anyway, remember that your are skiing at your own
risk entirely.
Download
the Safety guide
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