Ski mountaineering in mountain stations
Specific rules and recommendations for practicing ski mountaineering in mountain resorts
The number of ski mountaineering participants in regulated activity areas of mountain resorts has increased in recent
years. Although it is a fascinating and healthy sport, ski mountaineering can also cause potential risks and conflicts on
the slopes if it is not practiced in a conscious, prudent and orderly manner.
The authorization and conditions required to practice ski mountaineering in the area of a mountain station depend
exclusively on each operating company and are regulated in the internal regulations of each station, as provided for
by Law 21-2022, of June 9th, of mountain stations.
Like any other user of the slopes, ski mountaineering participants are subject to the internal regulations of the mountain
resorts.
Have a ski pass
To practice ski mountaineering in the resorts, the operating company requires that you have a ski pass to carry out the
activity in the regulated activity areas of the resort.
Main rules for ski mountaineering in mountain stations
Mountain skiing must be carried out in compliance with the safety conditions, the recommendations as well as the
instructions of accredited personnel and during the schedules indicated in the internal regulations of each resort. The
itineraries and authorized slopes in each resort must be consulted before starting to practice mountain skiing.
In addition to other more restrictive regulations that the operating entity may dictate, the practice of ski mountaineering
must take into account, at minimum, the following considerations:
1.
In areas of regulated activity, its practice is allowed only on the itineraries or on the ski slopes and at the times
provided by the operating entity.
2.
Dogs are forbidden.
3.
In the direction of ascent, and if the itinerary is along a ski slope, the user must go up one side of the slope,
avoiding the skiers who are going down at all times. If users go up in a group, they must do so in single file.
4.
At night, the user must go down at a moderate speed, equipped with a headlamp that generates a luminous flux of
at least 300 lumens and using reflective accessories.
5.
Downward:
a)
By day; if the user goes down a ski slope, he is subject to the rules of conduct established by the International Ski
Federation
b)
At night, if the user goes down a ski slope, they must always do so along one of the sides of the slope so as not to
damage and respect the work of the snow groomers.
6.
If you circulate through areas of regulated activity, the passage will be made exclusively through the zones
established by the operating company and respecting the conditions required by the internal regulations of the
station.
7.
If ski mountaineering is practiced in non-regulated areas of activity, the station is not responsible for the safety or rescue of the ski mountaineering participant, and does not carry out conditioning or protection actions.
Remember, you are responsible for your own safety and the correct use of your equipment.
Itineraires and schedules where you can practice ski mountaineering in the areas of regulated activty
Only the practice of ski mountaineering is allowed on the itineraries or ski slopes and at the following times:
GRANDVALIRA PAS DE LA CASA – GRAU ROIG
From 7:00 a.m. to 5.30 p.m.:
Initiation level circuit: Peretol
Intermediate level circuit: Moretó, Pessons, Montmalús, Isards, llac de Cubil, Cortals
Advanced level circuit: Circ Envalira and variant Pic Blanc
Intermediate level circuit: Moretó, Pessons, Montmalús, Isards, llac de Cubil, Cortals
Advanced level circuit: Circ Envalira and variant Pic Blanc
From 5:30 om to 8:00 p.m.:
Advanced level circuit: Directa y Pas de la Casa
GRANDVALIRA SOLDEU – EL TARTER
From 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.:
Circuits: Maians, Cap de Rep, Obac, Collart, Avetar, Bosc de Soldeu, Solana del Forn, Dels ceps.
From 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.:
Access via Tarter: Gall de Bosc —> Soldeu
(platform) —> Bosc Fosc —> Os —> Duc —> Cap
de Llosada.
Access via Soldeu: Platform —> Bosc Fosc —> Os —> Duc —> Cap de Llosada
ORDINO-ARCALÍS
From 7:00 a.m. to 5.30 p.m.:
Initiation level circuit: La Coma
Intermediate level circuit: Les Portelles
Advanced level circuit: Hortell, Peyreguills
From 5:30 om to 8:00 p.m.:
Advanced level circuit: Hortell (uphill) and
Estadi red slope (downhill)
PAL – ARINSAL
From 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.:
Ascend via circuits, descend via ski slopes
Arinsal sector Port Negre, Aspres.
Pal sector Verdet, Pla de la Cot, Serra inferior (ski mountaineering circuit, not via ski slope), Serra superior (ski mountaineering circuit, not via ski slope), Coll de la Botella, Setúria.
From 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.:
Ascend and descend via ski slope
Arinsal sector Marrades, Cortals, Fonts, La Solana, Port Vell.
Pal sector Beç, Planell, Serra inferior, Serra superior.
Outside of the hours specified above, the practice of ski mountaineering is prohibited in areas of regulated activity by
the resorts.
For more Information consult the internal regulations of the mountain resorts.
