Ski lessons or independent sessions on the slopes: should you take out insurance?

Skiing, snowboarding and snowshoeing are all winter activities that will delight young and old alike during their stay in the mountains. Although these sports are great fun, they do carry risks that should not be overlooked.

Wearing protective equipement and strictly adhering to safety rules can help minimise injuries and accidents, though they cannot eliminate them entirely. So taking out ski insurance is a good way of protecting yourself from the costs of these hazards!

Although not compulsory, ski insurance is strongly recommended. Many factors, such as not warming up properly, fatigue, illness or bad weather, can have an impact on your winter sports holiday. Repatriation, hospital and medical costs, and even the intervention of emergency services on (or off) the slopes all represent particularly high costs if you or your family ski without any guarantee.

So if you want to enjoy the slopes with peace of mind and be prepared for every eventuality, ski insurance is an attractive option. Although comprehensive home insurance policies and some bank cards offer cover for holiday cancellations or skiing accidents, they may not be sufficiently tailored to your needs. So take the time to check their cover before you leave for the resort of your dreams!

You don't have ski insurance or your offer doesn't meet your expectations? As a partner of the ESF, Carré Neige insurance offers a complete solution at a lower cost. Not everyone enrolled on a Val Thorens ESF course or skiing on the slopes is automatically insured. However, Carré Neige insurance can be taken out at the same time as the purchase of a ski pass, when you book online or on the spot.

From just €3.50 a day, you can be sure that you and your loved ones are protected on the slopes: perfect for covering the various costs that may arise following a skiing, snowboarding or tobogganing accident or illness, and for being reimbursed for lessons that you are unable to take.

Depending on the type of activity you do on the slopes, you run different risks. So to ensure that you and your family benefit from the most advantageous cover, we advise you to select a ski insurance policy that's perfectly suited to your stay.

In addition to the classic Carré Neige covering you for the duration of your stay in Val Thorens, the Carré Neige Intégral will also insure you beforehand. The Carré Neige Nordique for cross-country skiing or other Nordic activities, or the Carré Neige 4 Saisons for year-round cover: there are a number of suitable solutions for booking with complete peace of mind.

Whether you're a couple, a family or a group of friends, taking out ski insurance is the best way to make the most of your holiday in the mountains without stressing out!