Certification Exams for Chairlift Operators and Snow Grooming Drivers
03/04/2025
We have finalized the organization of the certification exams for fixed-grip chairlift operators, detachable-grip chairlift operators, and snow grooming drivers.
50 candidates have completed the practice part of the exams starting from March 10th until April 3rd as they have successfully passed the theory part of the exams at the end of January. The candidates who will pass the complete exam will receive the professional qualification certificate (CQP) administered by Domaines Skiables de France (DSF), and at the same time, a certificate by the Ministry of Economy of the Government of Andorra.
These exams are possible thanks to the collaboration between the corresponding examiners committee and their presidents.
We have finalized the organization of the certification exams for fixed-grip chairlift operators, detachable-grip chairlift operators, and snow grooming drivers.
50 candidates have completed the practice part of the exams starting from March 10th until April 3rd as they have successfully passed the theory part of the exams at the end of January. The candidates who will pass the complete exam will receive the professional qualification certificate (CQP) administered by Domaines Skiables de France (DSF), and at the same time, a certificate by the Ministry of Economy of the Government of Andorra.
These exams are possible thanks to the collaboration between the corresponding examiners committee and their presidents.
Level 1 Ski Patrol Training Exams
28/03/2025
The final exams for the Level 1 Ski Patrol Training took place on March 27th in Soldeu.
A total of 10 candidates took the exam after five weeks of training, a total of 175 hours. The course is divided into two parts: a theoretical part, which develops general knowledge of the mountain environment, and a more practical training course, which covers adapted mountain first aid, rescue techniques, accident prevention, avalanches, and snow science.
The exams consist of various workshops on the content covered during the training.
These exams are organized by the Préfecture des Pyrénées-Orientales and are conducted by various examiners from French and Andorran organizations.
All course candidates successfully passed the tests, earning the Level 1 Ski Patrol Training qualification. They received a diploma awarded by the French Ministry of the Interior and the corresponding recognition of a diploma from the Government of Andorra.
The board of examiners praised the excellent preparation, interest, and determination demonstrated by the Andorran candidates.
The final exams for the Level 1 Ski Patrol Training took place on March 27th in Soldeu.
A total of 10 candidates took the exam after five weeks of training, a total of 175 hours. The course is divided into two parts: a theoretical part, which develops general knowledge of the mountain environment, and a more practical training course, which covers adapted mountain first aid, rescue techniques, accident prevention, avalanches, and snow science.
The exams consist of various workshops on the content covered during the training.
These exams are organized by the Préfecture des Pyrénées-Orientales and are conducted by various examiners from French and Andorran organizations.
All course candidates successfully passed the tests, earning the Level 1 Ski Patrol Training qualification. They received a diploma awarded by the French Ministry of the Interior and the corresponding recognition of a diploma from the Government of Andorra.
The board of examiners praised the excellent preparation, interest, and determination demonstrated by the Andorran candidates.
National avalanche drill
05/03/2025
The Ordino – Arcalis ski resort has been selected for the national avalanche drill organised annually by Civil Protection and Firefighters with the collaboration of all the responsible figures who intervene in the event of an extraordinary emergency. The aim is to recreate a simulation as close as possible to a real emergency.
More than 80 professionals, including the ski patrols from the Andorra ski resorts, have participated in the drill that took place in the Coma area, as an exercise to improve emergency coordination and response.
An avalanche alert has been activated in the ski area. Initially, the resort and its team of ski patrols are in charge of the situation. When the situation requires more intervention, the specialized mountain group takes control and activates the rest of the services such as the police, the SUM (medical service) and civil protection.
The main objective is to optimise the response time to possible accidents, thus reinforcing the safety of everyone.
The Ordino – Arcalis ski resort has been selected for the national avalanche drill organised annually by Civil Protection and Firefighters with the collaboration of all the responsible figures who intervene in the event of an extraordinary emergency. The aim is to recreate a simulation as close as possible to a real emergency.
More than 80 professionals, including the ski patrols from the Andorra ski resorts, have participated in the drill that took place in the Coma area, as an exercise to improve emergency coordination and response.
An avalanche alert has been activated in the ski area. Initially, the resort and its team of ski patrols are in charge of the situation. When the situation requires more intervention, the specialized mountain group takes control and activates the rest of the services such as the police, the SUM (medical service) and civil protection.
The main objective is to optimise the response time to possible accidents, thus reinforcing the safety of everyone.