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Travel insurance from World Nomads for skiers, surfers, mountain bikers, climbers and every kind of active trip.

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France Active Travel Insurance

Heading to France to ski the Chamonix valley, surf the Atlantic coast, hike the Alps or ride a legendary col? World Nomads provides travel insurance designed for travellers, with policies that can cover more than 150 activities, sports and experiences — including alpine and cross-country skiing, hiking and mountain biking. Benefits include emergency overseas medical and dental, emergency medical evacuation and repatriation, 24-hour assistance, trip cancellation or interruption, and baggage. With World Nomads, you can also claim for eligible overseas medical expenses while you’re still travelling.

The details here are a brief summary of the cover World Nomads provides. Cover varies by your country of residence and is subject to terms, conditions and exclusions, so always read the policy wording.

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Travel Insurance by Activity

World Nomads travel insurance covers more than 150 adventure activities. Here are some of our favourite things to do in France, all covered by World Nomads. Pick the activity that matches your trip, then get a quote.

Snowsports

World Nomads lists cover options for skiing and snowboarding among its 150+ activities.

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Surfer duck diving a wave in a summer wetsuit

Surfing

Surfing is among the 150+ adventure activities World Nomads covers.

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Riding the TransVerdon multi-stage mountain bike route

Mountain Biking

Mountain biking is listed among World Nomads’ covered activities.

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Road cyclists on the Mont Ventoux climb in Provence

Road Cycling

Road cycling is among the activities World Nomads covers.

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Rock Climbing

Rock climbing is listed among World Nomads’ 150+ activities.

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Hiking Le Brévent on the last day of the Tour du Mont Blanc

Hiking & Trekking

Hiking and trekking are among World Nomads’ covered activities.

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Via Ferrata in Chamonix with Mont Blanc views

Adventure

World Nomads covers more than 150 adventure activities.

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7 Things to Know About World Nomads Travel Insurance

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Internationally recognised underwriters

World Nomads is backed by a suite of specialist travel insurers that provide 24/7 emergency assistance, customer service and claims support.

24/7 emergency assistance

If you need medical assistance or emergency medical evacuation, World Nomads’ multi-lingual team is available 24/7 to connect you with medical treatment and transportation during your trip.

Buy & claim on the road

Had a change of plans? You can extend your period of cover or claim online at any point in your journey. You can even buy a World Nomads policy if you’re already travelling.

Adventure activity coverage

Designed by travelers, for travelers, World Nomads covers more than 150 adventure sports and activities so you can explore your boundaries.

Travel safety tips & alerts

World Nomads provides up-to-date travel insurance information and global travel safety advice to help you plan your journey and navigate the risks.

Donate & make a difference

When you buy travel insurance with World Nomads, you can make a micro-donation to a community development project to help change lives in the destinations that need it most.

Travel content to inspire, educate and plan

Plan your trip with free destination guides, develop your travel storytelling skills and learn how to be a more responsible traveler with World Nomads.

Insurance for active travellers

Travelling to France

Heading to France for the slopes, the surf or a multi-day hike? World Nomads provides travel insurance for trips to France, covering more than 150 adventure activities.
Plan your trip with our guides to skiing, surfing, mountain biking, road cycling and hiking in France. Then get a quote from World Nomads for your trip.

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World Nomads provides travel insurance for more than 150 adventure activities, from skiing and surfing to mountain biking and climbing. Get a quote for your trip.

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