BMC Travel Insurance

Specialist cover specifically designed for climbers, trekkers, skiers and mountaineers

Head high with BMC Travel Insurance

Our specialist policies

Travel

For those not participating any adventure sports but require short term travel, cancellation, medical and baggage cover.

Trek

For hill walking, trekking and backpacking up to 5,000m

Rock

For rock climbing and bouldering and graded scrambling up to 5,000m.

Alpine & Ski

For trekking above 5,000m, and most types of skiing, climbing and mountaineering on most peaks of up to 6,500m

High Altitude & Remote

For all mountaineering and climbing activities, including climbs and expeditions to very inaccessible regions and difficult or extreme high-altitude peaks anywhere in the world

BUILT FOR THE MOUNTAINS

The British Mountaineering Council offers wide-ranging specialist insurance cover for travellers, trekkers, hill walkers, climbers, mountaineers and skiers. For climbs and expeditions to inaccessible regions anywhere in the world, including unclimbed peaks, all our policies are designed by active experts and tailored for our members.

You benefit twice

All profits go back to the BMC to put towards projects that benefit hill walkers, climbers and mountaineers, including funneled into our environmental, access and sustainability campaigns.

Get piste of mind

Specialist cover specifically designed for climbers, trekkers, mountaineers, skiers and ultra-runners.

DESTINATION ARTICLES

Rock Destinations

Six crags to kickstart your trip to Leonidio, Greece

Leonidio is a limestone sport climbing paradise in the Peloponnese region of mainland Greece. With a mixture of steep tufa climbs and intricately pocketed slabs, there's something for everyone and a grade range to match, but the sheer amount of rock in the region can leave you feeling flustered. Where to begin? Read on...

23 Dec
6 min read

Mountaineering Destinations

Five of the best beginner ski tours in Chamonix

Five of Chamonix's leading ski guides tell us their favourite beginner ski tours in and around Chamonix.

26 Nov
5 min read

Hillwalking Destinations

Five reasons to go trekking in Europe

From top tips for ultra-classics like the Tour du Mont Blanc, to insider secrets on lesser-known gems, five trekking leaders offer their favourite routes in Europe. If in any doubt of your ability, you know the score: hire a guide.

12 Nov
8 min read

Rock Destinations

Ultimate winter climate destinations from Steve McClure

British climbing legend Steve McClure highlights his top five winter destinations for warm rock.

03 Oct
10 min read

Rock Destinations

Where to break your sport grade barrier abroad

Dreaming of big numbers this year? We reveal six sizzling holiday rock destinations that will send your grade through the roof. Whether your sight is on 6b or you're aching for 8a, here are Steve McClure's top picks.

09 Sep
2 min read

Rock Destinations

Top 10 Via Ferratas in France, Italy and the UK

Think that you can't climb towers like these? Think again. Clip into our top ten via ferratas and reach heights that normal walks just can't reach.

05 Sep
4 min read

Mountaineering Destinations

How to climb the Breithorn

Want to know everything you need to know about how to climb the Breithorn - one of the classic "4,000ers". Mountain Guide Andy Perkins offers his insider tips.

22 Aug
3 min read

Mountaineering Destinations

How to climb Cosmiques Arete

Get the inside knowledge: IFMGA Mountain Guide Caroline George offers some beta on route-finding, gear, and tackling the cruxes of Chamonix's classic AD alpine route, Cosmiques Arete.

09 Jul
2 min read

BMC Travel Insurance: built for the mountains

MoneyHelper

If we can’t offer you the travel insurance cover you want, or your premium is higher than you expected because you have serious medical conditions, you may be able to get help by accessing the MoneyHelper Travel Insurance Directory.

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