Seven questions and answers about ski passes: Will your money be refunded in case of avalanche, fog or injury?

Almost. No one is responsible for snowstorms, strong winds or avalanche danger. These are considered force majeure. Mountain railways therefore exclude in their terms and conditions any obligation to provide refunds or compensation in the event of bad weather.

It’s very possible. Unused days are usually refunded. For this, mountain railways usually require a doctor’s certificate from a local doctor or clinic. The same applies if you get sick. Only the injured or sick person’s ticket will be refunded. The rest of the family, who may have to leave early, is left empty-handed.

Mountain railways do not guarantee perfectly groomed slopes. But what you can expect are safe slopes. If a snow-covered stream, a rock, or other dangerous spot is not adequately marked or secured and someone crashes because of it, mountain railways in general can be held liable.

Probably not. Most mountain railways state that tickets are “personal and non-transferable.” So your coworker needs to buy his own ticket.

This can be eye-catching. If the mountain railways discovers that an unauthorized person is using the ticket, it may block the ticket without giving any refund.

Most of the time, if you still have your bill, you can get a new one. It is quite possible that you will have to pay processing fees. However, this usually only applies to multi-day tickets and not day tickets.

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Yes, they have. You must comply with FIS rules on the tracks. You are only allowed to drive within sight and as fast as your ability and conditions allow. You can only pass other skiers at a sufficient distance and in case of an accident you must provide first aid. People who act recklessly (for example endangering others with too much Kafi schnapps in their blood) may have their ski passes revoked. You may even risk receiving compensation of several hundred francs.