Insurance and conditions of sale

Guide and AMM rates reflect the complexity and risk of mountain missions, while specific insurance is necessary for mountain guides, as the guide's professional cover does not protect the client.

rates

As far as the prices of the services on offer are concerned, you might think that the cost is high, but you have to understand that:
On the one hand, Shopping prices vary according to a number of criteria: the length of the mission, the technical difficulty, the distance from civilisation and rescue services, the danger of the route, the exposure... The longer, more difficult and more dangerous the race, the higher the price.

On the other hand, Guides and MAs are self-employed freelancers (such as doctors, nurses, lawyers, etc.), and a significant proportion of their income goes into social security funds.
Then there's all the equipment they need to ensure safety, which has to be renewed regularly. This equipment isn't cheap!

It should be noted that the price of the courses corresponds to the guide's or AMM's safety, training and teaching services.

For some activities, certain safety equipment is included.
Rental of equipment (skis, snowboards, etc.) is not included.

Insurance

The Guide is self-employed and covered by an insurance policy. professional indemnity. This covers you in the event of material damage or bodily injury to others, but it doesn't cover you as a mountaineer! You should therefore check with your insurance company to ensure that it covers you for the activities you wish to carry out with a Guide or AMM.
If they are unable to do so, here is a list of a few insurance companies specialising in insuring our mountain activities:

  • Diot Savoie (Insurer)
  • French Mountaineering and Climbing Federation (offers insurance through club membership)
  • French Alpine Club (offers insurance through club membership)
  • Au Vieux Campeur (sports shop specialising in mountain gear, offers insurance via their membership card)

Proof of insurance will be required if you wish to go on an outing with us.

Do you have any questions?

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