Rescue

ROLE OF THE SKI PATROL

The 58 ski patrollers in Tignes enable you to have fun on the slopes in the safest possible conditions. All are certified and hold a Emergency first aid diploma. At all times, they are equipped with the following:

• First aid kit
• Radio
• Essential items for locating avalanche victims: avalanche transceiver, snow shovel and probe

SPECIALIZED TRAINING

• Powderman: trained in the intentional triggering of avalanches using explosives
• Weather observer: responsible for reporting precipitation, snowfall, snow depth and significant weather indicators
• Canine avalanche responder: works with a trained dog and trains regularly in the rescue of avalanche victims

SKI PATROL COORDINATION

IN INSTANCE OF AN ACCIDENT

If you witness an accident, notify the rescue service and provide as many details as possible:

• Name of the run
• Nearest marker number
• Side of the run (to the left or right, sloping upward or downward)

Type of injury

Did you know? 

The resort is equiped with the RECCO® system. The rescue team carries detectors that send out a directional search signal, which is echoed by RECCO® reflectors worn by skiers

evacuation rates

Ski patrol Tel. 00 33 (0)4 79 06 32 00