Italy Introduces Helmet Duty for All in Ski Resorts

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In Italian winter sports resorts, you won't be allowed on the slopes without a helmet next season. Italy is the first winter sports country to mandate helmets for everyone. The rule takes effect on November 1st. Helmets are required not only for skiing and snowboarding, but also for tobogganing and sledding. Anyone caught without a helmet can receive a fine of 100 to 150 euros. In addition, your ski pass can be confiscated for 1 to 3 days. Ski h…

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Winter sports become safer and more expensive: from November all athletes in Italian ski resorts have to wear a helmet. So far, the rule was only for young people. In addition, prices are rising in many places.

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From this ski season, helmets are compulsory on the Italian ski slopes. (symbol picture) Picture: KEYSTONEFrom November onwards, helmets are compulsory on Italian ski slopes.All winter sports enthusiasts are therefore obliged to wear a helmet, regardless of whether they are skiers, snowboarders or sledges.Until now, helmets have only been compulsory in Italy for children and young people up to 18 years of age. Those who are caught without helmet…

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Without helmet skiing or sledging or snowboarding is in any case very unreasonable. In Italy, however, from this season also forbidden for everyone. What applies in other popular winter sports countries.

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From this ski season, a helmet obligation applies on Italian ski slopes. If you don't stick to it, you have to expect buses up to 150 euros.

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Without a helmet in Livigno or at Kronplatz the slopes can soon become expensive - because Italy tightens its rules for ski resorts. How do other Alpine countries deal with it?In Italian ski resorts, a helmet obligation applies to all from this winter.The Federal Foreign Office makes this point in its travel instructions. It comes into force on 1 November and applies to skiers, snowboarders and sledgers in all ski resorts of the country. Up to n…