Ski Touring 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 touring involves travelling through snow-covered mountain terrain on skis, combining uphill travel with off-piste descents away from groomed pistes. Routes may take place in alpine or backcountry environments, requiring good fitness, navigation skills and experience in winter conditions. Ski touring is a broad term that includes a range of non-piste skiing activities, including ski randonne, which is more challenging. When travelling, ski touring is typically undertaken at an amateur level, often as part of guided trips or small independent groups.
ActivitySure can cover ski touring when you are taking part overseas at an amateur level, up to an altitude of 6,000 metres. As altitude increases, conditions can become more demanding due to colder temperatures, thinner air and reduced access to assistance, making it important to ensure your cover matches your planned route.
Choose the protection that fits your adventure
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£750
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£20 per 12hrs, max. £100
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£60,000
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£250
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£20 per 12hrs, max. £200
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£60,000
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* Protection levels are based on overall cover limits, benefits and excess across each plan.
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Single trip Ski Touring Travel Insurance
Perfect for one-off adventures, holidays and activity breaks abroad.
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Annual multi-trip Ski Touring 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 is popular to go ski touring?
Ski touring is popular in regions with extensive alpine terrain and reliable winter conditions. The Alps attract ski tourers looking for a wide range of routes, from high mountain traverses to multi-day tours at significant altitude. Norway is known for ski touring routes that combine mountain ascents with coastal scenery, while Japan offers touring opportunities in deep snow regions that appeal to experienced skiers seeking quieter terrain away from resorts.
Many travellers take part through professionally guided tours, particularly when skiing at higher altitudes or in unfamiliar terrain.
Here's why ski touring travel insurance matters:
Ski touring often takes place in remote locations where access to medical facilities may be limited. Risks include falls, fatigue, sudden weather changes and altitude-related illness, particularly on longer or higher routes. If you are injured or become unwell while ski touring abroad, travel insurance helps protect you financially if you require medical treatment, evacuation or repatriation.
Helpful travel tips
- Follow guidance and instructions provided by guides or trip leaders.
- Plan routes carefully and pace yourself to manage fatigue and altitude
- Monitor weather forecasts and be prepared to change plans if conditions deteriorate.
- Allow sufficient time for ascents, descents and safe turnarounds
- Ensure your experience level matches the terrain and altitude involved.
Frequently asked questions
Yes, provided you’ve added the activity to your policy during the quote process. Ski touring is not included under the standard Winter Sports extension. The risk of ski touring is assessed by altitude, so you’ll need to choose the maximum height when you arrange your ActivitySure policy.
Yes. Ski touring often takes place beyond resort runs and involves more remote terrain, so it’s treated differently to standard skiing. It is also not included under the Winter Sports extension, and you’ll need to choose it as an activity when getting a quote.
Ski touring cover is based on the maximum altitude you expect to reach. When arranging your policy, you’ll need to select the appropriate level, up to 4,000m, 5,000m, or 6,000m, so your cover matches your plans.
Yes. When you add an activity to your policy, you receive cover for emergency medical expenses inclusive of repatriation, medical treatment, and emergency transport.
This can be especially important in more remote areas, where getting help and transport to a medical facility may be more complex.
You will need to add Sports Equipment Cover to your policy for this.It applies to both owned and hired equipment, and can protect against loss, damage, or theft, subject to limits and the Policy Wording.