Photo montage rule sign over ski slope.

Ski Slope Touring Rules

Adherence to the 10 piste touring rules and the 10 FIS rules is the basis for conflict- and accident-free coexistence on the ski slopes!

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Cartoon. Ski tourers on a blocked artificial snow pile.

1.
Observe warnings and local regulations.

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Cartoon. Downhill skier falls head over heels over a taut steel cable of a snow groomer.

2.
Respect the closure of a ski slope.

Slopes may be closed due to danger to life from winch preparation or avalanche blasting.

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Cartoon. Countless piste tourers force skiers and snowboarders to slide off the edge of the slope.

3.
Only ascend at the edge of the ski slope and one behind the other.

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Cartoon. Crossing piste tourers block the piste.

4.
Cross the ski slope only at clear places and with sufficient distance between each other.

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Cartoon. Downhill skier rutting freshly groomed slope.

5.
Only ski on the edges of freshly groomed pistes.

Tracks that have frozen over night impair the quality of the piste.

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Cartoon. Piste tourers climb on designated touring evening via piste at night.

6.
In the evening, leave the slopes at the time specified by the cable car company.

Evening Ski Slope Touring...

Cartoon. Tourer with numerous headlights on his head ascends in the night übner slope.

7.
Make yourself visible.

Use a lamp and reflective clothing in the dark.

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Cartoon. Five ascending piste tourers dutifully stick to the designated ascent route

8.
In the case of ascent routes or pistes especially dedicated to piste tours, only use these.

Cartoon. Free running dog on slope causes skier to fall.

9.
Do not take dogs on ski slopes.

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Cartoon. Piste tourers occupy parking spaces close to the cable car.

10.
Use designated parking spaces.

Pay any parking fees.

Video campaign

Within the framework of "Safe & Fair", several short video clips were produced in winter 20/21, which illustrate the recommendations for ski piste tours in a modern and humorous way. The clips are regularly published on this page and on the social media channels of the province or the partners of Bergwelt Tirol. Playlist with all videos on YouTube.

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Ski Slope Touring Rules (PDF)

FIS Rules

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