Security in mountain

• Choose your itinerary
  According to your physical shape and that of your group, check the scale of the difficulties in a guide-book as well as the time of ascent and descent.
• Check the weather
  Check the weather forecasts for the day.
• Prepare reserves
  Plan a supply of water and food according to the length and difficulty of the route. Nevertheless, watch out not to overload your rucksack so that it is too heavy to carry.
• Dress appropriately
  Take waterproof, warm, light, strong clothes which are easy to put on and remove.
• Wear proper footwear
  Take comfortable, well fitting shoes which will support your ankles.
• Take a first-aid kit
  Take a properly stocked first-aid kit with you.
• Pace yourself
  Adopt an appropriate walking pace on the way up. The steeper the slope, the more your steps must be slow.
• Take breaks
  Take breaks of at least 5 minutes per hour, or a quarter of an hour every two hours.
• Be vigilant
  Be watchful on moraines, where slopes are sometimes very steep and the terrain dangerous. Be careful on masses of fallen rocks finishing on a rocky bar and of rock falls in couloirs. Use a stick to help your walking.
• Breathe calmly
  Breathe calmly, concentrate on your movements and to look upward rather than downward in case of dizziness.