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What is considered a winter sport in travel insurance?

When it comes to travel insurance, winter sports are not always covered. Thus, to cover, for example, a skiing or snowboarding activity, you must choose a type of travel assistance contract that covers these activities. Europ Assistance has great expertise in assistance covering winter sports. Most of our policies cover a wide range of activities, including downhill skiing, cross-country skiing, ice skating, sledding, snowboarding, and even off-piste as long as the person is accompanied by an instructor. or professional instructor. Whether you're planning a trip to the Alps or hitting the slopes, make sure you're properly protected with the right travel insurance policy. More information here on our range of travel insurance here.

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