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Swiss Snowsports Variants & Tours (VT) Module

Backcountry and touring module required for Swiss Federal Diploma risk activities permit. Six-day Variants & Tours (VT) course. Together with RiskG/Off-Piste, enables instructors to lead commercial off-piste and day tours. Required for full backcountry authorization.

Quick facts

Issuing body
Swiss Snowsports Association
Discipline
off-piste
ISIA Stamp
No
ISIA Card
No
Teach internationally
✅ Yes

Official courses & pricing

Published programme lines that award or prepare for this qualification. Figures are indicative — confirm on the association site.

Swiss Snowsports Variants & Tours (VT) module

Enrolment: Second six-day backcountry module for advanced Swiss off-piste authorisation and federal risk requirements. Confirm pairing with RiskG/Off-piste Level 1 via SSBS and Swiss Snowsports education pages.

  • Course fee — Published per session in the risk education catalogue.
    2026-04-05
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