Ride on La Rosière ski slopes

Safety on the slopes

What kind of skier are you today?

Very easy

Green Slopes—Perfect for Beginners

Very gentle, wide, and safe slopes. Perfect for warming up on the first day or for children who are learning to ski at their own pace.

Safety Tips

Take the time to learn how to stop and control your speed before moving on to the next level. Wearing a helmet is strongly recommended!

Before You Hit the Slopes: Essential Preparation Tips

The La Rosière Ski Area is delighted to welcome you to its slopes this winter! To ensure that everything goes smoothly during your ski vacation, it’s important that we all follow the rules of good skiing etiquette.

Before you leave, here are a few simple steps:

1
Check the weather and snow report
2
Check Your Equipment
3
Wear a helmet (strongly recommended; required in Italy)
4
Protect yourself from the sun (intense UV rays at high altitudes)
5
Warm up for a few minutes
6
Bring water, snacks, and appropriate clothing
7
Good preparation is the first step toward skiing safely.

On the slopes: proper etiquette

To make the most of your day at the La Rosière Ski Area:

1
Always maintain control of your speed
2
Look before entering a trail or a junction
3
Never stop in the middle of the trail or in a narrow section
4
If you fall: roll immediately onto your side
5
Follow the signs and instructions given by the ski patrollers
6
These simple rules allow everyone to enjoy the mountains in the best possible conditions.

In the Event of an Accident: What to Do

1
Secure the area
2
Call for help: the number is printed on your key card/pass
3
Please specify your location (trail name, marker, nearest lift)
4
Stay with the person while waiting for the search and rescue team
5
Our teams respond quickly throughout the entire ski area.

The Anatomy of a Tag

The trails are marked by colored stakes. In case of fog, it’s easy to find your way: the stakes on the right have orange tops. Numbered markers are placed at regular intervals to supplement this system.

Color

Constantly displays the difficulty level (Green, Blue, Red, Black)

Name & Number

The numbers are listed in descending order. No. 1 marks the end of the track.

Call for help

Name + Number = The vital information you need to provide to ski patrollers so they can locate you immediately.

Danger & Closure

  • X-shaped markers: Indicate a temporary hazard. Do not cross them.

  • Official Closure: A rope with flags or a yellow-and-black sign indicates that the trail is closed.

Warning Signs

  • Triangular signs with a yellow background indicate a specific hazard (intersection, black ice, crevasse). Slow down and be alert.

Avalanche Risk

Risk lowRisk moderateRisk considerableRisk highRisk very high
1
Low

Conditions are generally favorable. The snowpack is well stabilized on most slopes.

2
Limited

Instability is generally limited to a few slopes. On a few sufficiently steep slopes, the snowpack is only moderately stable. Elsewhere, it is well stabilized.

3
Tagged

Significant instability, sometimes on many slopes. On many sufficiently steep slopes, the snowpack is only moderately to weakly stabilized.

4
Strong

Severe instability on many slopes. The snowpack is only slightly stabilized on most slopes that are steep enough.

5
Very strong

Very unfavorable conditions. The snowpack is unstable across the board.

Check the live weather conditions

In the event of an accident, contact emergency services

Alert emergency services and easily share your location using the ESPACE SAN BERNARDO mobile app.

Tap "Station," then "Assistance" to contact emergency services, and provide the GPS coordinates displayed in the app directly. The app provides a precise location of where you are.

Please note that rescue services are not free—make sure you have insurance.
La Rosière / Rescue
20 21 04 97 4(0) 33+
La Thuile / Gondola
051 488 561(0) 93+