Para Skiing Travel Insurance
Specialist cover for high-risk sports and adventure travel.
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Para skiing refers to adaptive skiing designed for individuals with physical disabilities. It includes a range of disciplines such as sit-skiing, where the skier is seated in a specially adapted frame mounted on skis, and standing adaptive skiing using modified equipment. Like traditional alpine skiing, para skiing takes place on snow-covered slopes within managed resort areas, but uses tailored equipment and techniques to suit the skiers needs.
ActivitySure can cover para skiing when you are taking part on an amateur, non-professional basis during your trip abroad. This applies to recreational skiing within recognised resort boundaries, including lessons or guided sessions using adaptive equipment. It does not extend to professional competition. While the format and equipment may differ from standard alpine skiing, the mountain environment and associated risks remain similar.
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
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£5,000
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£10,000,000
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£20 per 12hrs, max. £400
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£2,000,000
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* Protection levels are based on overall cover limits, benefits and excess across each plan.
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Single trip Para Skiing Travel Insurance
Perfect for one-off adventures, holidays and activity breaks abroad.
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Annual multi-trip Para Skiing Travel Insurance
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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 for para skiing?
Para skiing is widely supported in established ski resorts across France, Austria, Switzerland and Italy, many of which offer adaptive ski schools and specialist instructors. Resorts in North America and Scandinavia also provide accessible facilities and structured programmes. Travellers often book lessons or guided sessions in advance to ensure appropriate support and equipment are available.
Here's why para skiing travel insurance matters:
Skiing involves variable snow conditions, shared slopes and downhill movement at speed. Falls can result in sprains, fractures or impact injuries, and mountain rescue may be required in more serious situations. In colder conditions or at higher altitude, access to medical facilities may take time. If you are injured while para skiing abroad, you may need medical treatment, assistance on the mountain or repatriation to the UK.
Helpful travel tips
- Follow all instructions and safety guidance given by instructors or resort staff
- Wear appropriate safety equipment, including a correctly fitted helmet.
- Ensure adaptive equipment is properly adjusted before use.
- Ski within marked pistes and suitable terrain for your experience levelTake regular breaks to manage fatigue and maintain concentration
Frequently asked questions
Paraskiing involves launching from and across high peaks, using a parachute to stay airborne and steer during descent. The participant wears skis for take off and landing.
Yes, paraskiing needs to be added to your policy before you take part. It is not included as standard and is not part of the Winter Sports extension.
Snow parascending is different because the participant is pulled across snow by a snowmobile or similar vehicle, rather than relying on gravity and wind conditions.
Claims will only be considered for insured activities, so it’s really important that the right activity is declared on your Policy Certificate.
Emergency medical expenses can be covered if paraskiing is shown on your policy. This can include emergency medical transport, treatment, and repatriation if medically necessary. You must follow all resort rules and instructions, wear the appropriate safety gear, and take care to avoid all unnecessary risks.