The Christmas holidays take place on the same dates for zone A, B, C. Where to go during the Covid period? The obligation to hold a health pass in French ski resorts came into force on Saturday and controls have already been put in place.
[Mis à jour le 6 décembre 2021 à 10h00] The holidays of Xmas begin in less than two weeks for students in zone A, B and C. They will be the opportunity to have a good time with the family or to discover a new destination. Spain, Portugal, Italy … It is however always necessary to inquire about the conditions of entry into the country according to the chosen destination. Indeed, several European countries have taken the decision to impose new restrictions (curfew, confinement, etc.) following an increase in Covid-19 cases and the appearance of the Omicron variant in recent weeks.
Regarding departures to the mountains, most of the major ski resorts opened their doors this Saturday, December 4 with a reinforced sanitary protocol to be observed. The health pass is officially required for all people over 12 years and 2 months in ski lifts and mountain restaurants, staff included. For this it is necessary to demonstrate a complete vaccination schedule, a Covid-19 contamination of less than 6 months, or a negative test of less than 24 hours. Wearing a mask is compulsory from the age of 11 in all ski lifts and in the queues. It is recommended for children from 6 to 11 years old.
The 2021-2022 Christmas holidays will take place this year from December 18, 2021 to Monday January 3, 2022 for the three zones. Then the February holidays (or winter holidays) will take place between February 5 and March 7, 2022 depending on your zone (A, B or C).
The obligation to hold a health pass in French ski resorts came into force on Saturday and controls were put in place, in accordance with the protocol provided for in the event of a deterioration in the health situation. Wearing a mask is compulsory from the age of 11 in all ski lifts and in the queues.
Gloomy weather, sharp drop in temperatures, fatigue… The entry into the winter period can sometimes be difficult to live with. To change your mind at a hopping or several hours by plane, many travel choices are available to you. In Europe, soak up the Christmas spirit in Germany, Norway, Austria or even in Slovenia. In search of summer temperatures, fly to Portugal, the Azores or Greece while waiting to be able to explore faraway destinations. As a couple, with family or friends, also take advantage of the Christmas holidays to go to the sales in London or Brussels and find clothes and other decorative items at low prices.