Insurance

Please check your insurance policy before you arrive. It is important that it is up to date and covers all winter sports.

EHIC and GHIC Card

If you’re a UK citizen, the EHIC (European Health Insurance Card) has now been replaced by the GHIC (UK Global Health Insurance Card). If you still have a valid EHIC, you can continue to use it until it expires.


Once it does, or if you don’t have one at all, you’ll need to apply for a GHIC instead — it’s free and easy to get online at www.nhs.uk/ghic.

The GHIC entitles you to state-provided emergency medical care in France on the same terms as French citizens. That said, it won’t cover everything — and definitely doesn’t replace comprehensive Travel and Winter Sports Insurance, which is still essential for covering things like mountain rescue, repatriation, and private medical care.

Carré Neige Insurance 

Carré Neige can be bought as an optional part of your ski pass for 3.30€/day per person. Do note Carré Neige insurance covers you for transport off the mountain, either on or off-piste. If you show your card to the pisteurs they will take the policy number and their costs will be met by the insurance – you have no further involvement. Once the pisteurs have dropped you at the doctors this cover ends.


Carré Neige is not a full insurance policy – it’s a top-up cover designed to act in tandem with your state (EHIC) or private health insurance. It will reimburse only those costs not covered by your main insurance. Comprehensive winter sports insurance should cover you without the Carré Neige, but do check your policy before travelling.