Safety and Prerequisits

Trekking Team is the earliest organiser of outdoor activities in Switzerland and is part of the worldwide pioneers and trend setters when it comes to Bungy Jumping activities. Since 2014 Bungy Jumping is subject to legal regulations in Switzerland. We’re proud to having played a key role in the development of the safety standards for this outdoor activity.

Our operation, Trekking Team Ticino is certified according to ISO standard 21101:2014 (certification no. CH19/0746). The high safety standards are checked annually through the “Société Générale de Surveillance” (SGS) by means of an audit on site.

Furthermore as a founding member of the industry association “Swiss Outdoor Association” (SOA) we’re actively involved in the initial and continuing education of the Bungy Jumping Guides.

Health requirements

The Bungy Jumper needs to physically be in good shape with no health conditions for which this activity could be harmful or non beneficial. Participants with the following health conditions are explicitly excluded from Bungy Jumping: Pregnant women, people with high blood pressure, heart disorders, epilepsy, damage to the musculoskeletal system, neurological disorders, glaucoma, ocular hypertension, chronic ear ailments with disturbance of equilibrium.

Please refer to your doctor before you book a jump if you're taking medication or are insecure about whether you are fit to do a bungy jump or not. Likewise if you offer a Bungy Jump to someone as a gift please check well beforehand that the presentee fulfills the necessary health requirements. We cannot be made responsible for failure to comply with the necessary care neither can we accept last minute cancellation for such reasons. 

Furthermore the jumper must not be under the influence of alcohol, drugs or mind-altering medication

You will be signing a liability release before your jump. With your booking/registration you confirm that you are physically in good shape with no problematic health conditions for which this activity could be harmful or non beneficial.

 

Weight limits

Minimum 45 kg; Maximum 115 kg

 

Age / necessary documents

There is no minimum age for Bungy jumping but the minimum weight is a requirement. Participants under the legal age of 18 years need the signed declaration of consent from a parent.

Bungy jumpers over 65 years of age please bring a medical statement that you are fit for the jump.