Safety and Regulations

Safety on the slopes

The Piedmont Region with Regional Law No. 2 of 26/01/2009 published in the official bulletin No. 4 of 29/01/2009 introduced the compulsory liability insurance for skiers, pursuant to Article 18.

Penalties Art.35 “For users not in possession of civil liability insurance, administrative penalties ranging from € 100.00 to € 150.00 are envisaged in addition to the withdrawal of the ski pass. .

Helmet

A protective helmet is required for children under the age of eighteen, and for all users of the snow park area and on the slopes reserved for training and competitions. (Article 10 of Legislative Decree 40-21)

Do you need help? Help is being asked of you! Contact the ski rescue staff at the start and arrival of the lifts, call our central 0171.1988226 or call 112. If you leave the marked slopes, you do so at your own risk!

Are you lost? Don't wait for it to get dark to ask for help

The Decalogue SKIER AND SNOWBOARDER
RULES OF CHARACTER BEHAVIORAL

The law of 24 December 2003, n. 363 decrees that must be respected by users of the ski slopes also in order to avoid the consequences of a civil nature.

Respect for others

A skier or snowboarder must behave so as not to endanger other people or cause damage.

Control of speed and behavior

A skier or snowboarder must keep a speed and behavior appropriate to their ability and to the general conditions of the track, the clear view, the time and intensity of traffic.

Choice of direction

A skier or snowboarder uphill has the possibility to choose the path should maintain a course that avoids the danger of collision with downhill skiers.

Overtaking

Overtaking can be done (with sufficient space and visibility), both upstream and downstream, on the right or the left, but always at a distance to avoid putting the skier or snowboarder to overrun.

Entry and crossings

A skier or snowboarder who is entering the slopes or starting again after a stop, must be sure to do so without endangering themselves or the other; at a crossing give priority to those coming from the right or second directions.

Stop

A skier or snowboarder must avoid stopping, except in case of necessity, in narrow places or where visibility. The stop should be at the edge of the runway. In case of a fall the skier should clear the area as soon as possible.

Ascent

In case of urgent need skiers and snowboarders back the track, or descends on foot, must proceed only at the edges thereof.

Respect the signs

A skier or snowboarder must respect the signs required for the ski slopes and in particular the obligation of the helmet for children under 14 years (18 years in Piedmont).

Relief

Everyone must lend itself to the rescue in case of accident.

Identification

Anyone involved in an accident or did ‘witness is required to give their personal details.

SIGNS ON THE SLOPES
BLUE, RED, BLACK

On the map of ski slopes, slopes are indicated with 3 different colors. Each color corresponds to the difficulty of the track. Select track tailored to your ability.

BLUE TRACK = EASY
RED TRACK = AVERAGE
BLACK TRACK = DIFFICULT

The signage on the slopes

On the slopes, are the colored panels on which is indicated the name of the district, the name of the track and its number. This information, in case of need, helping the skier to be find on the ski and facilitate rescue. If you are witnesses or victims of an accident, you will have to give relief information shown on these panels.

All signs of the slopes

All signs of the slopes is used to define the track. The poles are different from both sides.

Palinatura delle piste da sci
Security

Along the trail, you will find these panels and please respect them:

Sicurezza sulle piste da sci Sicurezza sulle piste da sci

TEAM DEDICATED TO YOUR SAFETY

For your safety, industry professionals are ready to intervene.

pisteur secouriste
State Police
local police
State Forestry Corps
carabinieri
Italian Red Cross
medical and paramedical staff volunteer
FISP

Do you need help? You will be asked for help!
Ask at the ski patrol at the start of the plants arrive, call our central 0171.926254 or contact 112.
If you abandon the marked pistes you do at your own risk.
You missed! Do not expect it becomes dark for help


Insurance

Legislative Decree 40-21 and Regional Law 2 of 2009 regulate "the rules on safety in the practice of downhill and cross-country winter sports in implementation of the national legislation in force and interventions to support the guarantee of safety conditions in the areas skiable areas, ski lifts and tourist offer".

According to the aforementioned legislation, the compulsory nature of third-party liability insurance has been introduced, for which penalties are envisaged for users without.

In the case of a user who already owns a third-party liability insurance policy, it is advisable to consult your insurance company to verify the effective coverage of the damages provided for by the aforementioned law.

It is also advisable to bring a copy of your policy to show in the event of an accident.

To consult the conditions click HERE.

To consult the information set click HERE.


Anti-Covid rules for safe skiing

The Limone Piemonte ski area gives the 2021/2022 season the go-ahead with a series of simple measures to ski safely:

Mandatory Super Green Pass

it is necessary to be in possession of the Covid-19 Super Green Pass certification to access the area (click here for information on the Green Pass)

Green pass not mandatory for children under 12

it is not necessary to have the Covid-19 green certification until the age of 12

Social distancing

at least one meter of distance between people must be guaranteed within the ski area

Mandatory mask

a surgical mask or higher must be worn in the common areas and inside closed systems (from 6 years upwards)

Capacity reduced to 80% for closed lifts

the capacity on the cableway lift will be reduced to 80%, no limitations on open lifts

No quota

the number of ski passes is not subject to any limitation, for this reason it is not necessary to book a ski pass

Skipass online

you can buy ski passes directly from the official website or through the Limone Piemonte App

Limone Piemonte App

it is suggested to download the Limone Piemonte application and register to get all the information relating to the ski area and safety communications in real time

Depending on the progress of the pandemic and the implementation of new government provisions, we will update the rules for access to the ski area and promptly communicate any new measures.