To join the SAC, contact the manager of the branch you’d like to become a member of. Ten to fourteen days later, you’ll receive your membership card, the bill and all the relevant information concerning the branch.

No. You have to adhere to a specific branch. You can’t just become a member of the association itself.

You can choose whichever branch you like but we suggest that you choose the one closest to where you live.

The annual fee varies depending on the branch but it is between CHF 80.– and CHF 110.– per year. The yearly fee for families is between CHF 110.– and CHF 280.–.

Yes. All the information plus the magazine «Die Alpen» will be sent to you even if you live abroad.

Children and young people aged between 6 and 22 years old automatically become Rega patrons. Adult members of the SAC are not automatically insured but can benefit from special insurance offers.

You must send a letter of resignation to your branch. Your membership will be cancelled at the end of the year.