Ski Randonee Travel Insurance
Specialist cover for high-risk sports and adventure travel.
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Cover for specialist sports equipment
Up to £2500 for lost or stolen luggage
1 million+ Travellers protected
28 years Industry experience
Ski randonee, often referred to as ski touring, combines elements of alpine skiing and mountaineering. Participants ascend snow-covered terrain using specialised touring bindings and climbing skins attached to their skis, before removing the skins to descend. Unlike traditional downhill skiing, which relies on lift systems within managed resorts, ski randonee involves travelling uphill under your own effort and may take place beyond prepared pistes. The activity blends endurance climbing with off-piste style descents.
ActivitySure can cover ski randonee when you are taking part on an amateur, non-professional basis during your trip abroad. This applies to recreational ski touring rather than professional competition or extreme expedition-level mountaineering. While it shares similarities with off-piste skiing, ski randonee also introduces the added demands of uphill travel, variable terrain and greater exposure to changing mountain conditions.
Choose the protection that fits your adventure
Excess £100
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£1,000
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£5,000,000
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£750
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£250
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£200
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£300
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£20 per 12hrs, max. £100
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£5,000
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£2,000,000
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£250
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£750
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£60,000
Excess £75
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£3,000
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£10,000,000
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£1,500
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£250
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£200
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£500
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£20 per 12hrs, max. £200
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£7,500
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£2,000,000
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£250
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£750
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£60,000
Excess £0
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£5,000
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£10,000,000
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£2,500
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£250
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£400
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£1000
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£20 per 12hrs, max. £400
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£15,000
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£2,000,000
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£250
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£750
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£100,000
* Protection levels are based on overall cover limits, benefits and excess across each plan.
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Single trip Ski Randonee Travel Insurance
Perfect for one-off adventures, holidays and activity breaks abroad.
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Annual multi-trip Ski Randonee Travel Insurance
Travel more for less with year-round protection across multiple trips.
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Whether you’re planning a one-off escape, an activity-packed holiday or travelling regularly throughout the year, our protection levels are designed to give you confidence at every stage of your journey. From emergency medical cover and cancellation protection to support while you’re away, you can choose the level of cover that best fits the way you travel and the adventures you take on.
Destination Insight
Where do people go for ski randonee?
Ski randonee is popular in alpine regions such as France, Switzerland, Italy and Austria, where extensive mountain terrain supports ski touring routes. Many skiers choose randonee as a quieter alternative to lift-served skiing, exploring designated touring paths or guided backcountry routes. It is also practised in parts of Scandinavia and North America where open mountain landscapes are accessible.
Here's why ski randonee travel insurance matters:
Ski randonee combines physical exertion with mountain travel in unmanaged areas. Ascents can be demanding, increasing fatigue, while descents may involve ungroomed snow and natural obstacles. Weather conditions can change quickly at higher altitudes, and assistance may not be immediately available. If you are injured while ski touring abroad, you may require mountain rescue, medical treatment or repatriation to the UK.
Helpful travel tips
- Follow all instructions and safety guidance given by guides or local authorities.
- Wear appropriate safety equipment, including a helmet and avalanche safety gear where required
- Check weather and avalanche forecasts before setting out
- Plan routes carefully and allow for safe turnaround times.
- Ski within your ability level and avoid isolated areas without proper preparation.