Rules

CODE OF CONDUCT IN THE MOUNTAIN

While practicing mountain biking, you agree to expose yourself to risks and situations that could cause damage to your equipment, cause injury, and even death. If you do not adhere to the regulations or are not comfortable with the level of risk of the activities, you are free to leave the territory at your convenience.

What to know to be well prepared for your activity?

• We have a few specific points of communications and access in case of emergency;
• We recommend that you pay your access fees before arriving on-site;
• Wearing a helmet is mandatory for mountain biking;
• There are no patrols on the trails; you and your peers are responsible for your safety at all times;
• There are several risks inherent in mountain biking such as injuries, falls, heatstroke, allergies caused by plants, insects or animals, insect bites (ticks), etc.;
• It is recommended that you leave with a first aid kit, a repair kit in case of breakage or puncture, your cell phone, and a sufficient quantity of drinking water;
• Make sure your equipment is in good condition;
• Dogs are allowed on the trails as long as they are on a leash;
• Stay off trails if your ability is impaired by alcohol or drugs.

Before you start

• Familiarize yourself with the map and its characteristics such as the difficulty of the trails, their length and the communication points;
• Plan your activity in advance, taking into account the hours of sunshine and weather conditions;
• Tell someone about your itinerary and your time of return.

Mountain biking activities take place in a rugged natural environment far from medical services, which could lead to long delays in an emergency requiring evacuation, and therefore, a possible worsening of your condition or injury. Circuits Frontières assumes that you are aware of this code of conduct and therefore that you acknowledge having been informed of the risks inherent in the activities and that you are able to undertake the activity in FULL KNOWLEDGE OF THE CAUSE AND ACCEPTING THE RISKS.

Circuits Frontières also assumes that you are committed to respecting the organization’s rules and to playing an active role in managing these risks by adopting a preventive attitude towards yourself and others around you. You understand that you are free to leave this activity at any time, for one reason or another.

NOTE : There is no drinking water on the site.