The most common injuries are sprained knees for skiers and fractured wrists for snowboarders. Head injuries are much rarer, but are still a risk not to be ignored. Ski pass insurance , ski assistance, safety rules… Here are a few tips to help you prepare for your skiing holiday and keep yourself and others safe on the slopes.
We recommend that you prepare physically by practising a sport. Failing that, a few warm-up sessions are highly recommended. For example, do exercises to strengthen your thighs, which are particularly hard-working when skiing, and work on joint mobility to reduce the risk of sprains.
In the mountains, risks multiply and accidents are rarely trivial. A simple sprain at the top of the slopes can require the deployment of numerous human and technical resources. As a result, the slightest intervention on or off the slopes has a considerable cost.
In order to cover the costs of rescue services and costs associated with a ski injury, and to avoid losing the costs you have advanced (ski equipment hire, lift passes, etc.) if your activities are interrupted, Europ Assistance has created lift pass insurance valid in Swiss ski resorts. It includes :
And because ski holidays also take place off the slopes, this ski pass insurance can also be combined with Europ Assistance Comfort travel insurance . Available as an individual or family package, this travel insurance is ideal for your holidays and ski breaks, and includes a wide range of additional cover, including :
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With these safety tips in hand, you’re all set to enjoy the mountains in complete safety!