Winter Sports Travel Insurance
Hit the slopes with confidence. Specialist cover for skiing, snowboarding, and winter activities — including equipment, piste closure, and mountain rescue.
Cover Built for the Mountains
Standard travel insurance doesn't cover winter sports. If you're heading to the slopes — whether it's a week in the Alps, a ski weekend in Andorra, or a snowboarding trip to Canada — you need specialist winter sports travel insurance.
The winter sports providers featured on CompassSure offer specialist cover against the unique risks of snow sports, from injuries on the piste to lost or damaged equipment and resort closures due to lack of snow.
What's Included?
- Medical expenses and mountain rescue up to £15,000,000
- Ski equipment cover (owned and hired) up to £1,500
- Piste closure — alternative resort costs or daily benefit
- Ski pack cover if you can't use pre-paid lessons or lift passes
- Avalanche and resort closure cover
- Off-piste skiing (with a guide) — optional add-on
- Cancellation and curtailment up to £5,000
- 24/7 emergency assistance
Activities Typically Covered
- Skiing (on-piste; off-piste optional)
- Snowboarding
- Cross-country skiing
- Snowshoeing
- Ice skating
- Tobogganing and sledging
- Glacier walking (with a guide)
Winter Sports Insurance — FAQs
No. Standard travel insurance policies typically exclude winter sports activities. You need a policy with specific winter sports cover to be protected while skiing, snowboarding, or participating in other snow-based activities.
Our featured providers cover skiing, snowboarding, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, ice skating, and tobogganing as standard. Off-piste skiing and other advanced activities can typically be added for an additional premium.
Yes. Our winter sports policies include cover for both owned and hired ski equipment. If your equipment is lost, stolen, or damaged, we'll cover the cost of replacement or repair up to the policy limit.
Compare Winter Sports Insurance Quotes
Cover for skiing, snowboarding, and winter activities — compare from trusted UK providers.
Medical Travel Insurance
Winter sports & medical cover
Explorer Insurance
Established UK travel insurer
Insure For Travel
FCA regulated (No. 458950)
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