By Miranda Pell
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UK tourists heading on skiing holidays in Italy have been warned they face a fine of up to €200 if they break a new rule. From November 1, 2025, all tourists on winter sports holiday will be obligated to wear certified helmets at all ski resorts. Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has updated its travel advice for Brits visiting Italy to warn them that if they break the rules – they face the fine and a ski-pass suspension. The full FCDO warning reads: “From 1 November 2025, all skiers, snowboarders, sledders, and tobogganers will be required to wear CE-certified helmets at all ski resorts. “This law applies regardless of age or activity. Failing to do so risks a fine of up to €200 and ski pass suspension for up to 3 days.” On top of that, other rules include third-party liability insurance is a legal requirement and can be purchased locally with a ski pass. Holiday makers must not eat or drink on ski lifts or boarding areas, must not climb a slope with snowshoes except in an emergency, and must not ski under the influence of alcohol or drugs. The FCDO advice continues: “Off-piste skiing is very dangerous, with the danger of avalanches in some areas. Follow all safety instructions and go with a qualified guide. For more information about the avalanche risk, visit the European Avalanche Warning Service website. “Make sure your insurance covers off-piste activity. It is a legal requirement for skiers and snowboarders to carry tracking equipment, a snow probe and a shovel if they go off-piste.” Other advice for winter sports in Italy includes: “Get advice on weather and avalanche conditions before you travel and familiarise yourself with local skiing laws and regulations. “You can contact the Italian State Tourist Board for advice on safety and weather conditions before you travel.”
