Rules at the piste
More Safety On The Mountain

FIS Rules Of Conduct For Grossglockner

Safety First!

You have to follow a few simple rules on the mountain, so that every day is a great ski day. FIS comprised the most important ones, which are, of course, valid at Grossglockner ski resort. Whether it is respect for others, help at accidents or obligation of identification: keep these principles in mind!  
Read carefully and take care of your own safety on the mountain!

Perfekt präparierte Pisten erwarten die Skigäste in der Region Grossglockner-Heiligenblut.
Powder snow fun awaits freeriders off the slopes on the Grossglockner.
free ride off the slopes
Mit der Panoramagondel schnell auf den Berg.
Der Sonnenaufgang im Skigebiet Grossglockner-Heiligenblut.
Der Skispaß kommt in der Region Grossglockner-Heiligenblut auf keinen Fall zu kurz.

FIS Rules on the mountain

For More Safety On The Pistes

  1. Respect for other skiers and snowboarders: Be aware of all skiers around you and do not endanger them. The term ski includes all ski-like equipment, such as big foot, short carver, snowboard, snow bike
  2.  Control Of Speed
    Every skier must adapt their speed to the visibility, to their personal skill levels, to     terrain, snow and weather conditions, and to the "traffic" on the pistes.
  3. Choice of Route:
    Skiers approaching from behind must choose the route in such a way so not to     endanger the skier ahead.
  4. Overtaking:
    Overtaking is allowed from above, below and from the right or the left provided there   is plenty of space for the overtaken skier to make any voluntary or involuntary     movement.
  5. Entering, Setting Off: 
    Every skier who plans to enter the piste, or reenter the piste after having stopped, must first check above and below them to ensure that they can do so without causing danger to others.
  6.  Stopping: 
    Unless absolutely necessary, a skier must avoid stopping on the slope in narrow places  or where visibility is restricted. After a fall in such a place, a skier must move clear of the slope as soon as possible.
  7.  Ascending and Descending: 
    Skiers ascending or descending by foot must use the edge of the slope.
  8. Respecting Signs and Markings: 
    Every skier has to observe signs and markings.Assisting at Accidents
  9. Assisting at Accidents:
    Every skier has to assist at accidents
  10. ID:
    All those involved in an accident, including witnesses, have to exchange names and     addresses.