{"id":83247,"date":"2023-09-18T07:30:00","date_gmt":"2023-09-18T05:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ovonetwork.com\/blog\/?p=83247"},"modified":"2024-09-19T12:36:05","modified_gmt":"2024-09-19T10:36:05","slug":"understanding-ski-slope-signs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ovonetwork.com\/blog\/understanding-ski-slope-signs\/","title":{"rendered":"Understanding ski slope signs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Every year, between 130,000 and 160,000 injuries and around 20 fatal accidents (excluding avalanches) are recorded on French ski slopes.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>On the slopes, just as on the road, it is essential to know and respect the signage and markings to reduce the risk of accidents. Whether it\u2019s trail markers, green, blue, red, or black signs or avalanche flags, each sign has its own meaning that is crucial to know for skiing safely.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-key-signs-you-need-to-know-on-the-slopes\">The key signs you need to know on the slopes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"933\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ovonetwork.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/image-1-2.jpg\" alt=\"A skier stands underneath ski signs on the mountains\" class=\"wp-image-82850\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ovonetwork.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/image-1-2.jpg 933w, https:\/\/www.ovonetwork.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/image-1-2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ovonetwork.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/image-1-2-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ovonetwork.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/image-1-2-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ovonetwork.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/image-1-2-250x188.jpg 250w, https:\/\/www.ovonetwork.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/image-1-2-350x263.jpg 350w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 933px) 100vw, 933px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">You\u2019ll need to be familiar with slope signs if you want to ski safely \u00a9 Skiresort<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Directional signs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The first category of signs found on ski slopes is directional signs. These include directional arrows, which are placed at every intersection and fork to show the way to different slopes. There are also what are known as \u201ctrail markers\u201d and \u201ctrail posts\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Trail marking<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>In France, ski slopes are classified into four categories according to their level of technical difficulty. These are identified by coloured trail markers on each edge of the slopes. These categories include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The green markers: Easy slopes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The blue markers: Intermediate slopes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The red markers: Difficult slopes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The black markers: Very difficult slopes <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ovonetwork.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/image-9-1024x253.jpg\" alt=\"Four slope signs denoting difficulty in green, blue, red and black\" class=\"wp-image-82804\" width=\"674\" height=\"166\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ovonetwork.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/image-9-1024x253.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ovonetwork.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/image-9-300x74.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ovonetwork.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/image-9-768x190.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ovonetwork.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/image-9-1536x380.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.ovonetwork.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/image-9-2048x506.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.ovonetwork.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/image-9-150x37.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ovonetwork.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/image-9-250x62.jpg 250w, https:\/\/www.ovonetwork.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/image-9-350x86.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.ovonetwork.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/image-9-1140x282.jpg 1140w, https:\/\/www.ovonetwork.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/image-9-1920x474.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 674px) 100vw, 674px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The trail markers give you the name of the slope, the proximity to the end of the slope, the difficulty level of the slope, and the name of the resort (optional). \u00a9 Courchevel Ski Club<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>In addition to providing information about the slope\u2019s difficulty, these signs also indicate the name of the slope you\u2019re on and, in some areas, the name of the resort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The trail markers are also numbered in descending order from top to bottom (with marker 1 located at the bottom of the slope). These numbers help skiers estimate the length of the slope and how much distance is left before the bottom of the slope.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the event of an accident, these markers also help ski patrollers find injured individuals on the ski slopes. Thanks to the information on these signs, they can have an accurate idea of their exact location within the ski area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-trail-posts\">Trail posts<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>As well as the trail signs, each slope has \u201ctrail posts\u201d or \u201ctrail marking posts.\u201d These posts show the edges of the slopes when they are not naturally obvious, helping skiers to avoid going off-piste.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Similar to trail markers, the posts that border the slopes are colour-coded to indicate the technical level of the slope. The difference is that the boundary posts on the right side of the slope (in the direction of descent) also have an orange device at their top to make them more visible in case of reduced visibility.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ovonetwork.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/image-11.jpg\" alt=\"Sur les pistes on trouve \u00e9galement des jalons : il s'agit de b\u00e2tons (dont la couleur correspond au niveau technique de la piste) et servent \u00e0 d\u00e9limiter la piste. \" class=\"wp-image-82828\" width=\"655\" height=\"387\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ovonetwork.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/image-11.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.ovonetwork.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/image-11-300x177.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ovonetwork.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/image-11-150x89.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ovonetwork.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/image-11-250x148.jpg 250w, https:\/\/www.ovonetwork.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/image-11-350x207.jpg 350w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 655px) 100vw, 655px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The trail posts are there to mark the edge of the slope and prevent skiers from unintentionally venturing into off-piste areas \u00a9 Courchevel Ski Club<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Danger signs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Next, there are danger signs designed to signal potential hazards on or off the slopes. These danger signs can indicate the presence of an obstacle, an intersection, insufficient snow coverage, or provide information about the state of the snow cover.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Signage on the pistes<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>On the slopes, these signs can take various forms, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Yellow and black trail posts;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Triangular signs, which are also in yellow and black;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fluorescent orange nets or banners which are used to manage skier traffic, restrict access to a slope, or instruct users to slow down near junctions (of slopes or ski lifts), the start of a ski lift, a snow front, or a beginner area, for example.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-off-piste-signs\">Off-piste signs<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Signs are also used to inform skiers about potential dangers off-piste, specifically to inform backcountry skiers about estimated avalanche risk levels. The aim of these signs is to provide skiers with precise, reliable, easily understandable, and real-time information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are five pictograms, corresponding to five risk levels (very high, high, considerable, limited and low):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"709\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ovonetwork.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Avalanche-warning-709x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-83261\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ovonetwork.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Avalanche-warning-709x1024.jpeg 709w, https:\/\/www.ovonetwork.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Avalanche-warning-208x300.jpeg 208w, https:\/\/www.ovonetwork.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Avalanche-warning-768x1109.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.ovonetwork.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Avalanche-warning-150x217.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/www.ovonetwork.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Avalanche-warning-250x361.jpeg 250w, https:\/\/www.ovonetwork.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Avalanche-warning-350x505.jpeg 350w, https:\/\/www.ovonetwork.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Avalanche-warning.jpeg 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 100vw, 709px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>These pictograms are displayed on information screens located at the base of ski lifts, and they are all accompanied by a colour code and a clear informative message which is translated into English, German, Italian, Catalan, and Dutch regarding the significance and extent of the risks.<\/p>\n\n\n<!-- Start SVG for Props Slider -->\n<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" style=\"display: none;\">\n    <symbol id=\"icon-book\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\">\n        <path d=\"m354 276l-158 76 0-36 94-42c11-5 21-9 32-13-8-3-18-7-30-12l-96-44 0-35 158 75 0 31z m-101-258c133 0 241 108 241 241 0 133-108 241-241 241-133 0-241-108-241-241 0-133 108-241 241-241z m0 458c120 0 217-97 217-217 0-120-97-217-217-217-120 0-217 97-217 217 0 120 97 217 217 217z\"\/>\n    <\/symbol>\n    <symbol id=\"icon-ovo\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\">\n      <path d=\"m259 494c-130 0-236-105-236-235 0-130 106-236 236-236 130 0 235 106 235 236 0 130-105 235-235 235z m0-447c-117 0-212 95-212 212 0 117 95 212 212 212 117 0 212-95 212-212 0-117-95-212-212-212z m-71 308l155-72c0 0 13-28 0-57l-155-70c0 0-10 23 1 50l100 45c0 0 10 3 0 7-12 5-101 45-101 45 0 0-7 26 0 52z\"\/>\n    <\/symbol>\n    <symbol id=\"icon-ovo-circle-left\" viewBox=\"0 0 43.47 43.47\">\n        <circle class=\"circle-ovo\" cx=\"21.73\" cy=\"21.73\" r=\"19.23\" \/>\n        <path d=\"M13.12 20.44l13.23-6.32v3l-7.92 3.57q-1.28.58-2.67 1.06 1 .38 2.52 1l8.07 3.69v2.89l-13.23-6.27z\" fill=\"#fff\" fill-opacity=\"1\"\/>\n    <\/symbol>\n    <symbol id=\"icon-ovo-circle-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 43.47 43.47\">\n        <circle class=\"circle-ovo\" cx=\"21.73\" cy=\"21.73\" r=\"19.23\" \/>\n        <path d=\"M30.35 23l-13.23 6.35v-3L25 22.81q1.28-.58 2.67-1.06-1-.38-2.52-1L17.12 17v-2.88l13.23 6.28z\" fill=\"#fff\" fill-opacity=\"1\"\/>\n    <\/symbol>\n<\/svg>\n<!-- End SVG for Props Slider -->\n\n<!-- Start HTML for Props Slider -->\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Head to the Alps this winter<\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"container-fluid container-fluid-otherprops container-white\">\n    <div class=\"fade-right\">\n        <div class=\"hero-arrow hero-arrow-left\">\n            <svg class=\"icon icon-ovo-circle-left\"><use xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\" xlink:href=\"#icon-ovo-circle-left\"><\/use><\/svg>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"slider-otherprops rsDefault\" data-filters=\"&destination=0\">\n        <!-- Slider loaded via ajax depending on resolution -->\n        <div class=\"new-props-loading\">\n            <span class=\"loader-dot\">.<\/span><span class=\"loader-dot\">.<\/span><span class=\"loader-dot\">.<\/span>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"fade-left\">\n        <div class=\"hero-arrow hero-arrow-right\">\n            <svg class=\"icon icon-ovo-circle-right\"><use xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\" xlink:href=\"#icon-ovo-circle-right\"><\/use><\/svg>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- End HTML for Props Slider -->\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Information signs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In every ski resort, you can easily find out where you are thanks to the slope maps. These maps, which are often located near ski lifts, provide valuable information about the layout of the ski area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They show the location of ski lifts, including their names and types (chairlift, gondola, etc.). The maps also show the layout of the slopes, their difficulty levels, locations of safety and rescue stations, as well as rest and dining areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"537\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ovonetwork.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/image-6-1-1024x537.jpg\" alt=\"Plan du domaine des 3 Vall\u00e9es.\" class=\"wp-image-82885\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ovonetwork.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/image-6-1-1024x537.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ovonetwork.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/image-6-1-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ovonetwork.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/image-6-1-768x403.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ovonetwork.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/image-6-1-1536x805.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.ovonetwork.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/image-6-1-2048x1074.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.ovonetwork.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/image-6-1-150x79.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ovonetwork.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/image-6-1-250x131.jpg 250w, https:\/\/www.ovonetwork.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/image-6-1-350x183.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.ovonetwork.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/image-6-1-1140x598.jpg 1140w, https:\/\/www.ovonetwork.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/image-6-1-1920x1007.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Refer to the slope map to make sure you know where you are. \u00a9 3 Valleys Tourism Office<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Many other signs provide skiers with additional practical information such as the opening hours of the ski area, the opening hours of each lift, the daily weather report, or simply the time. Like the slope maps, these boards are often located at the foot of the lifts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"block-ovo-cta-button\">\n  <div class=\"wp-block-button\">\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ovonetwork.com\/blog\/understanding-ski-maps\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"wp-block-button__link\">All you need to know about ski maps<\/a>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What to do in the event of non-compliance with the signage on the tracks?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"681\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ovonetwork.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/pisteur-secouriste-1024x681.jpg\" alt=\"Two ski patrollers take an injured skier off the mountain on a stretcher\" class=\"wp-image-82746\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ovonetwork.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/pisteur-secouriste-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ovonetwork.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/pisteur-secouriste-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ovonetwork.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/pisteur-secouriste-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ovonetwork.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/pisteur-secouriste-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ovonetwork.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/pisteur-secouriste-250x166.jpg 250w, https:\/\/www.ovonetwork.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/pisteur-secouriste-350x233.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.ovonetwork.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/pisteur-secouriste-1140x758.jpg 1140w, https:\/\/www.ovonetwork.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/pisteur-secouriste.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Ski patrollers are there to ensure your safety on the slopes. \u00a9 Hellowork<br><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In the event of an accident due to non-compliance with slope signage, you should immediately contact the rescue units.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In ski resorts, safety and rescue operations are the responsibility of the municipalities and are financially supported by the resort\u2019s ski patrollers. Public rescue services only intervene if the situation is more than the resort\u2019s teams can cope with or if the incident occurs outside the ski area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The number for the Ski Patrol Service varies by resort and can be found on all slope maps. We suggest noting this number upon your arrival so that you have it throughout your stay, wherever you are.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you can\u2019t find the direct number you can also dial <strong>112<\/strong> or <strong>15<\/strong>, or go to the base of a ski lift to alert a resort staff member who can spread the alert.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To help rescuers do their job efficiently, you will need to pass on certain details: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The identity of the accident victim: name, first name, gender, and age;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The nature of the injury;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The cause of the accident;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The location of the accident: the name of the slope and the number of the nearest trail marker. 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