Aquitaine, Midi-Pyrénées, Languedoc-Roussillon Mountain accident prevention campaign Aquitaine, Midi-Pyrénées, Languedoc-Roussillon This prevention campaign was financed within the frameworf of the policy of de massif ok Pyrenees

Find out about Prepare your hike The weather The walk itself Beforehand The weather Call 08 99 71 02 + number of the department (country) Or check the daily displayed at the tourist office Prepare your hike The walk itself Climb, length, sights Via the tourist office, guide books, local map The physical and technical abilities of the walkers

Avoid walking alone Make sure the walk is suitable for everybody Before setting out Climb, distance, time Avoid walking alone Technical difficulty of the route Tell someone where and when you’re going and plan to get back Plan a fallback solution

Make sure your clothes and shoes are suitable ! Gear Before setting out Pack everything you need in your rucksack ! Make sure your clothes and shoes are suitable ! Topoguide, IGN map … Solar cream water Rain protection cap Food Mobile phone Polar Winter cap, gloves First-aid kit Whistle Frontal lamp Compas sun glasses Cover of survie

Find out how the paths are marked out GR®, GR Pays®, PR®, les marques de couleur blanc/rouge et jaune/rouge sont des marques déposées par la Fédération Française de la Randonnée Pédestre The right direction Turn to the left Turn to the right Wrong direction

Make sure the walk is suitable for children Reckon with the kids Make sure the walk is suitable for children Route Children are always more exposed to hot or cold conditions Distance Altitude Time Pick a spot where it’s fun to play Lake, stream, grassy area

Give up if something is not right Everything going to plan ? During the walk Is the route too difficult ? Stay alert Give up if something is not right Is anyone tired ? How’s the weather ? It changes fast in the mountains

Mountain biking Before setting out Check your bike Brakes, tyres, tighten nuts, steering... Find out about the route Climb/dscent, difficulty, marking, guide books… Prepare a repair kit Wear appropriate clothes and protection gear

Mountain bike path marking Mountain biking When riding Appoint a rearguard (make sure everyone’s there) Provide clear riding instructions Inform the group of any upcoming difficulties Adapt the pace to the least experienced rider Respect other people Remember to drink and eat regulary Get off your bike on the uphill side Mountain bike path marking

If you’re a long way from shelter In a storm If you’re a long way from shelter Get away from ridges, peak tops, isolated rocks and cracks bad good bad Do not run Get rid of any metallic objects Sit it out in an open area, away from isolated trees or rocks Sit on your rucksack to be off the ground

In the event of an accident I NEED HELP I DO NOT NEED HELP Do not move the injured person EXCEPT IF EXPOSED TO DANGER 1/ PROTECT 2/ GET HELP (112) 3/ PROVIDE FIRST AID Cover and keep the injured person warm, talk and re-assure the person Do not let him/her drink or eat

Emergency number Direct phone numbers for mountain rescue Free Allows to be localized Services of emergency translators 24 hours a day Catalonia : 085 Navarra / Andorra : 112 Aragon : 062 The mobile network does not cover the whole range

Stay on paths to avoid erosion The mountains are fragile Take care of them ! Do not disturb wild animals Keep dogs on lead Stay on paths to avoid erosion Go around herds. Do not get close to protection dogs Park in appropriate parking spots Do not pick plants Take your rubbish home

Hike safe in the mountains in the summer Realization : Maxime Bousquet Comité Régional de la Randonnée Pédestre Midi-Pyrénées Photos : Cécile Pont, Jean-Claude Morlais, PGHM Ariège, Maxime Bousquet, Laurent BONNAUD et Paul Lampard (Fotolia.com)