We suggest you adopt the right reflexes to slide in complete serenity.
1. Checking my equipment
It is advisable for all skiers to wear a helmet for safety, as well as to check that their bindings are properly adjusted (ask a professional for help).
2. Weather conditions
Users should be aware of the weather conditions, snow conditions and avalanche risk of the day (ask for information).
3. Respect for others
Trail users must behave in such a way that their actions or equipment do not endanger or injure others.
4. Speed and behaviour control
All users of the slopes must adjust their speed and behaviour according to their ability, the terrain, the weather, the snow conditions and the traffic on the slopes.
5. Choice of trajectory by the person beforehand
The skier upstream is in a position to choose a course and must make this choice in a way that preserves the safety of anyone downstream. He cannot cut the trajectory of other skiers.
6. The overtaking
The overtaking can be upstream or downstream, to the right or to the left, but must always be wide enough to prevent the overtaker from moving.
7. At the crossroads
After stopping or at an intersection, all users should check ahead and behind to ensure that they can continue without endangering others or themselves. In addition, all riders should avoid stopping in the middle of a track, in a narrow passage or without visibility.
8. Respect for information, signposting and marking
The skier must take into account information about the weather, slope and snow conditions. He must respect the signs and markings as well as the rules for using the ski lifts.
9. Rescue assistance
Anyone who witnesses an accident is obliged to call for help and to render assistance as far as possible.
Or the 112.
10. Identification
Any skier who is a witness to, or party to, an accident, whether or not he is responsible for the accident, is obliged to make his identity known.
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