Because safety always comes first
FIS slope rules on the Grossglockner
Just like on the road, certain "traffic rules" also apply on the country's pistes. Everyone wants to return to the valley safe and sound after an excellent day's skiing. To ensure that this is the case, there are FIS piste rules. These rules ensure order and safety on the slopes and warn skiers of potential dangers.
Read them carefully and ensure your own safety on the mountain!
- Consideration for other skiers and snowboarders: All winter sports enthusiasts must behave in such a way that they do not endanger or harm others.
- Control of speed and skiing style: All winter sports enthusiasts must ski or snowboard in a way that is in line with their vision. They must adapt their speed and skiing style to their ability, the terrain, snow and weather conditions and the density of traffic.
- Choice of lane : Winter sports enthusiasts coming from behind must choose their lane in such a way that they do not endanger skiers in front of them.
- Overtaking: Overtaking is permitted from above or below, from the right or from the left, but always at a distance that allows the overtaken skier sufficient space for all his movements.
- Entering, starting and going uphill: Every skier who wants to enter a ski run, start again after stopping or turn or go uphill must look up and down to make sure that he can do so without endangering himself or others.
- Stopping: Every skier or snowboarder must avoid stopping in narrow or unclear places on a downhill run without necessity. A fallen skier or snowboarder must clear such a place as quickly as possible.
- Ascent and descent: A skier or snowboarder ascending or descending on foot must use the edge of the slope.
- Observe the signs: Every winter sports enthusiast must observe the markings and signals.
- Assistance: In the event of an accident, every winter sports enthusiast is obliged to provide assistance.
- Identification obligation: All winter sports enthusiasts, whether witnesses or participants, whether responsible or not, must provide their personal details in the event of an accident.
