Rules for the slopes in Trentino

Since 1 January 2022, new requirements have been introduced and some previous regulations have been amended on all Italian ski and toboggan slopes. The new rules were approved by legislative decree 40/2021 (which replaces law 363/2003) to better protect all slope users.

Here are the rules in detail:

• Compulsory third-party liability insurance:
  It is compulsory to have third-party liability insurance on all slopes, which covers damages or injury caused to others. This was introduced to protect all users in the event of an accident and any resulting liability. Failure to comply can result in an administrative fine of €100 to €150 and the immediate withdrawal of the ski pass. The insurance can be valid for a single day, a weekend, a week, a month, or a full year. It can be purchased along with a ski pass or from an insurance agency.

• Compulsory protective helmet:
  A protective helmet is compulsory for all users under the age of 18 who practise alpine skiing, snowboarding, telemark skiing, and sledging or tobogganing. Helmets must be certified and comply with the law. Violation of this rule is subject to an administrative fine of €100 to €150.

• Alcohol and drug testing:
  It is strictly forbidden to ski while intoxicated. The new decree allows for individuals to be subjected to alcohol and drug tests. The same alcohol limits as those set for road safety have been established: a blood alcohol level between 0.5 and 0.8 g/l can result in an administrative fine of €250 to €1,000. A blood alcohol level exceeding 0.8 g/l leads to even more severe penalties and is considered a criminal offence.

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