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Winter Sports Travel Insurance

Whether you have years of experience or are heading to the slopes for the first time, you don't need mishaps like broken equipment or piste closure ruining your fun. Protect your winter holiday and add Winter Sports cover to your RAC Travel Insurance policy.

We cover a range of winter sports including skiing, snowboarding, ice skating, snow shoe and glacier walking, ice fishing and tobogganing, and all cover levels provide benefit for equipment, personal belongings and accommodation.

Unlimited emergency medical cover on our Black cover level

Broken, lost or stolen equipment

Alternative accommodation



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COVID-19 update

It is essential that you check the latest Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) advice for your destination before you travel. Our travel insurance policies do not provide cover for travel to an area where the FCDO advises against all or all but essential travel.

You will need to purchase an Enhanced COVID-19 Add On to cover you for travelling to countries in Europe against FCDO advice (if that advice relates solely to
COVID-19)

Stay up to date with the latest travel advice on the FCDO website. Please continue to check our FAQ's regularly.

RAC Member and Car Insurance policyholder discount^

RAC members and RAC Car Insurance policyholders save 10% on Single Trip or Annual Multi-Trip policies with RAC Travel Insurance. Enter or quote your membership or policy number at the time of purchase and we'll automatically apply your discount.

Winter Sports cover levels

Winter Sports cover is an optional extra you can choose to add to your core cover. However, you will only be covered for treatment as a result of taking part in winter sports activities and loss or damage to your equipment if you purchase this add on. The level you get depends on the core cover you have selected. For more information on our core cover, which covers things like emergency medical expenses, personal belongings and cancellations, please see our core cover page.

Orange Cover Silver Cover Black Cover
£500 ski equipment cover £750 ski equipment cover £1,000 ski equipment cover

£400 ski pack cover
(max £20 per day)

£400 ski pack cover
(max £30 per day)
£400 ski pack cover
(max £50 per day)
£400 cover for piste closure
(max £30 per day)
£400 cover for piste closure
(max £30 per day)
£400 cover for piste closure
(max £50 per day)
£250 for additional costs as a result of avalanche
(max £15 per day)
£400 additional costs as a result of a landslide or avalanche
(max £20 per day)
£500 additional costs as a result of a landslide or avalanche
(max £25 per day)
£300 cover for ski hire £350 cover for ski hire £400 cover for ski hire
£150 for physiotherapy in the UK £350 for physiotherapy in the UK £500 for physiotherapy in the UK


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Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What type of sports equipment do you cover?

We cover a wide range of winter sports including skiing, snowboarding, ice skating, and snow shoe walking, and you’ll be covered for damage or loss of equipment whether it’s yours or it’s hired – up to a total of £1,000 for your own equipment or a total of £300 for hired equipment, on our Black cover level.

In the event you need to hire replacement equipment, your cover will include that too.

Q. What if the piste is closed or I can't use my ski pass?

If the piste is closed due to too little or too much snow, or due to avalanche, we’ll cover your travel to an alternative site - up to £50 per day on our Black cover level.

If you miss lessons, or cannot use your pass or hired equipment due to injury or illness, we can cover your losses – up to a total of £400 on our Black cover level.

Q. What about accommodation?

If your accommodation is uninhabitable due to avalanche or landslide, we’ll provide cover for you to relocate to similar accommodation. On our Black cover level, this is up to £500.

Q. What if my trip is cancelled or delayed?

We’ll also cover you if your trip is cancelled or curtailed – on our Black cover level this amount is up to £7,500. There is also benefit if your trip is delayed or if you miss your departure.

^You must have a standalone RAC Breakdown policy or RAC Car Insurance policy and provide your membership or policy number at the time of purchase to qualify for the 10% discount. RAC Travel Insurance must be purchased directly from us and this discount is not available on price comparison websites. The discount will not apply to premiums for pre-existing medical conditions or extended gadget cover. The offer can be withdrawn or amended at any time.

††Based on UK resident buying a single trip policy to cover 10 days car rental in Europe.

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