The National Mountain Sports School is responsible for :
1° To develop teaching methods for skiing and mountain sports;
2° The training and further training of coaches and technical and supervisory staff for national teams and clubs;
3° Training, supervising the training and further training of professionals in mountain sports and preparing them for diplomas leading to these professions as well as professional activities related to its area of competence;
4° Participation in the organisation of the aptitude tests mentioned in articles R. 212-90-1 and R. 212-93;
5° Participation in information and training in the fields of skiing and mountaineering for public servants;
6° The development of members of the French ski teams and young hopefuls as well as high level mountaineers;
7° Protecting the health of sportspeople;
8° Documentation, research and expertise in the field of skiing and mountaineering;
9° Hosting foreign skiers and mountaineers for their training and further education; conducting international relations and cooperation activities in its area of responsibility.