FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

For safety reasons, children under 3 years of age are not allowed on the slopes

Before skiing

  • ALWAYS WEAR A HELMET

    Although its use is not compulsory, it is highly advisable

  • THE RIGHT CHOICE OF SKI OR SNOWBOARD EQUIPMENT IS A DETERMINING FACTOR

    This will facilitate your comfort and learning. The hire staff and our instructors will be able to assist you in choosing the skis or snowboard that are right for you.

  • THE IMPORTANCE OF WEARING SUITABLE CLOTHING IN THE RESORT

    Equip yourself with snow gear that keeps you warm and dry, and always wear gloves and hat/helmet. You will spend the day worry-free.

  • PROTECT YOURSELF FROM SOLAR RADIATION

    Always wear sunglasses that are approved for the snow and use sun protection of SPF30 or above.

On the slopes

  1. COMPULSORY RULES for skiers and snowboarders

    It is essential that before skiing you know the International Ski Federation’s compulsory rules of conduct for skiers and snowboarders.

    http://www.atudem.es/20151028/Normas-FIS.aspx

  2. ADAPT YOUR LEVEL OF SKIING OR SNOWBOARDING TO THE DIFFICULTY OF THE SLOPES

    Valdesquí has green slopes - very easy; blue - easy; and red – difficult, so that you can learn progressively and safely.

  3. WE HAVE A MEETING POINT

    At the base of the resort we have a meeting point that will be very useful to you, especially if you are visiting us with children. It is located in the school building. The good thing about our resort is that all of the descents end up at this point so if anyone from your group gets lost or disorientated, it will be easy to find them.

RULES OF CONDUCT AND GENERAL CONDITIONS FOR SKIMO AT THE RESORT

It is increasingly common to see ski mountaineers in the ski areas of resorts. Although it is a very complete and healthy sport, ski mountaineering can also generate a series of risks and potential conflicts on the slopes if it is not practised in a conscious, prudent and orderly manner.

Like any other user of the slopes, ski mountaineers are subject to the rules and regulations of each of the resorts they visit. To this end, resorts establish itineraries and slopes within their ski areas where ski mountaineering can be practised safely, as well as schedules based on opening hours to the public.

AT VALDESQUÍ, SKIMO CAN BE PRACTISED FROM THE AGE OF 5. MINORS MUST ALWAYS BE ACCOMPANIED BY A RESPONSIBLE ADULT WHO WILL COMPLY WITH THE RESORT'S REGULATIONS.

SKIMO TIMETABLE WITHIN THE RESORT: 09:00 TO 16:15

  • Ski mountaineering is only permitted from 09:00 to 16:15. Outside these hours, snow grooming machines begin work and all routes, both ascending and descending, have cable anchor points that cross the slopes, endangering the lives of ski mountaineers.

MANDATORY ASCENT ROUTES

  • 1. CERRADILLAS ASCENT - difficulty: green
    Slopes: Las Zetas + La Travesía.
    On the left side of the slopes.
  • 2. BOLA DEL MUNDO ASCENT - difficulty: blue.
    Slopes: Minimotos area + lower Snowpark area + Cuerda Noruego + Cuerda Larga.
    On the right side of the slopes.
  • 3. VALDEMARTÍN ASCENT - difficulty: red
    Slopes: Pradera 1 + Quinta Avenida + upper Guarramillas slope area.
    On the left side of the slopes.

GENERAL RULES OF CONDUCT FOR SKI TOURING WITHIN THE SKI AREA.

  1. Ascents may only be made following the routes designated for this purpose or on the slopes authorised by the resort if conditions make it advisable to change routes.
  2. It is not permitted to use a closed slope, either uphill or downhill. It is necessary to respect the signs relating to the slopes.
  3. Dogs are not allowed on the ski slopes.
  4. The following slopes are particularly dangerous due to the risk of collision with skiers or snowboarders: Las Zetas (crossings with La Ecológica), the start of Cuerda Noruego, Pradera 1 crossings with La Presilla, Piornal, Valdemartín and the last section of Guarramillas.
  5. Each resort has specific information on routes and slopes permitted for ski touring. This information must be consulted and understood before starting the activity.
  6. Remember: ski touring is done at your own risk.
  7. Access to ski tourers outside the hours authorised by the resort for this activity is strictly prohibited.
  8. Resort employees will inform SKIMO practitioners of the permitted ascent routes if the conditions on the day make it advisable to introduce variations to the routes.
  9. SKIMO PASSES do not entitle holders to use the resort's ski lifts under any circumstances.
  10. SKIMO skiers may descend any slope in accordance with FIS regulations.
    http://www.atudem.es/20151028/Normas-FIS.aspx
  11. During the ascent, alpine skiers and snowboarders will have priority. SKIMO skiers must pay special attention at all crossings and give way to other users.
  12. It is forbidden to practise mountain skiing on ascents outside the 3 marked routes.
  13. The ascent along the routes must always be carried out in single file, watching out at all times for skiers or snowboarders descending the slope. Two or more users must never ascend in parallel.
  14. The SKIMO ski pass includes a free rescue service on the slopes and first aid.

The use of drones in the resort is strictly prohibited, unless you have express permission from the management of Valdesquí "Estación Alpina de Cotos S.A” and meet the compulsory requirements set by current law.

The use of drones in the area bordering the resort is also strictly prohibited, including the car park, since it is a highly protected air space, belonging to the Sierra de Guadarrama National Park.

Valdesquí may use drones for different purposes within the limits of the skiable area. All customers will be notified of days when filming is taking place before purchasing or collecting their ski pass, and informed of their rights as set out in the Organic Law on Data Protection.

In the event that the resort detects a drone flying without consent, it will take the relevant legal measures due to breach of the resort's regulations.

In the event of detecting drone recordings obtained without the resort's consent on any social network profile or video applications such as YouTube or Vimeo, the resort will take the relevant legal measures against the generator of this content.

Valdesquí has an air space reserved for the use of rescue or surveillance helicopters, such that compliance with this regulation is mandatory.

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