1. 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

2. Find out about Prepare your hike The weather The walk itself
Beforehand
The weather
Call 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

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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

10. 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

11. 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

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

13. 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

14. 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)