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.

➕ Add-on credential — requires a core certification as a prerequisite

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Quick facts

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

Certification pathway

The Swiss Snowsports off-piste progression ladder.

Off Piste Security Level 2

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Off Piste Security Level 1

Level 2 Instructor

Level 1 Instructor

No prerequisites required

Official courses & pricing

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

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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.

⏱️ 6 days on-snow · Variants & Tours (VT) six-day course.

Course fee — Published per session in the risk education catalogue.
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Course details ↗ Record updated 2026-04-05

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