On the mountain

Safety on the mountains

  • Plan all tours carefully & stay flexible.
    Discuss your tour with everyone, taking personal fitness levels into account - especially when taking children with you. Plan an alternative tour.
  • Take the correct equipment with you.
    Note the rucksack check list, and any additional local facts (path routes, eventual difficuliets....)
  • Make sure you know the latest weather forecast
    Find out about the latest regional weather situation (telephone, internet, ...) and also listen to the locals - their experience is very useful.
  • Sensible walking speed - have breaks.
    Walk slowly. Drinking and eating regularly helps you keep up your strength. A mountain is no place for high ambitions!
  • Stay on the marked paths.
    When possible always use the marked routes. Respect the natural habitat of the wild animals and plants.
  • Stop any tours in bad weather
    Weather conditions can change very abruptly in the mountains - should this happen, stop your tour straight away and find a safe dry place.
  • First aid kit - even on short tours
    A first aid box is just as important as a signal whistle or a mobile. In an emergence: Keep quiet and ask for help. Emergency Mountain rescue: 140 Euro Emergency: 112
  • Let others know of your exact route and the time you wil return
    This is especially important when undertaking a tour alone!