BMC Travel Insurance
Our specialist policies
Travel
For those not participating any adventure sports but require short term travel, cancellation, medical and baggage cover.
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.
What's included?
You benefit twice
All profits go back to the BMC to put towards projects that benefit hill walkers, climbers and mountaineers, including funnelled into our environmental, access and sustainability campaigns.
Important Information
Get piste of mind
Specialist cover specifically designed for climbers, trekkers, mountaineers, skiers and ultra-runners.
DESTINATION ARTICLES
Hill Walking Articles
Madeira, a volcanic Portuguese island in the Atlantic off northwest Africa, is a haven of dramatic landscapes. It has long attracted adventure tourists due to its diverse routes - from coastal walks to high-altitude hikes - and its year-round sunshine and sub-tropical climate. While its misty green valleys bring to mind a South American or Asian rainforest, its steep, jagged ridgelines overarched by rainbows make it feel like Europe’s answer to Hawai’i or Réunion Island.
Rock Destinations
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...
Mountaineering Destinations
Five of Chamonix's leading ski guides tell us their favourite beginner ski tours in and around Chamonix.
Hillwalking Destinations
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.
Rock Destinations
British climbing legend Steve McClure highlights his top five winter destinations for warm rock.
Rock Destinations
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.
Rock Destinations
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.
Mountaineering Destinations
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.
BMC Travel Insurance: built for the mountains
MoneyHelper
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