In Cauterets, safety on the slopes is a priority shared by everyone. Before fully enjoying the pleasures of the slopes, it’s essential to adopt the right reflexes and know the rules that guarantee safe skiing for everyone.
Weather conditions, signposting, responsible behaviour on the slopes and preparing your equipment: every detail counts to ensure everyone’s safety and enjoyment. Here you’ll find advice and recommendations for safe skiing in Cauterets, in the heart of the Pyrenees.
Rules on the slopes
- Adapt your behaviour and avoid endangering others.
- Control your speed and adapt your behaviour according to your ability, the weather conditions and how busy the track is.
- Control your trajectory and ensure the safety of downstream skiers.
- Anticipate the trajectories of downstream skiers and provide a sufficiently wide overtaking area.
- Check that the track is clear before entering a runway, a bend or a stop-start.
- Park on the edge of wide slopes and always remain visible to skiers ahead. Clear the piste as quickly as possible in the event of a fall.
- Stay on the sides of the slopes to go up or down on foot.
- Respect the signs and markings.
- Give help in the event of an accident.
- Make yourself known if you are involved in an accident.
Rules governing ski lifts
- Prepare for boarding and disembarking to avoid falls.
- Put your rucksack in front of you before boarding and check that nothing is still attached before disembarking.
- If you fall, let go and warn the staff.
- Be attentive to other passengers, helping them to adopt the right behaviour, especially children.
- Wait for the arrival sign before raising the guardrail.
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