The Ski Club CERN is affiliated to the French ski federation (Fédération Française du Ski, FFS), whose rules require that each participant in a mountain activity organised by the club must hold a “Licence Carte Neige Loisir” (Carte neige).
This card is valid from 15th of October to the the 14th October of the following year.
The Carte neige – which you will get automatically by subscribing to a mountain activity – comprises a compulsory insurance against risks related to the practice of ski, including off-piste skiing. It is the Medium option, of which there are several types : “Standard”, “Famille” (family) and “Fond” (cross-country).
The following table gives an overview about the validity of the types of Carte neige for the different activities:
| Activity | Carte Neige – Type | ||
| Standard | Famille | Fond | |
| Downhill Skiing | x | x | |
| Snowboarding | x | x | |
| Cross-country skiing | x | x | x |
| Ski Touring | x | x | |
| Gymnastics | Carte Neige not required | ||
The « Famille » Carte neige has the same coverage as the « Standard » one, but covers all members of a familly living in the same household.
Have a look into the price list for information about the price of the Carte neige.
If you want to get a Carte neige, please follow the applicable procedure.
In case of an accident, follow the instructions on the FFS web site. Beware of the 5 days delay for your accident declaration!