Want to go in the sun or ski during the winter holidays? Here are the dates of the February 2022 holidays for zones A, B and C, the preferred destinations during these winter holidays and the rules to be observed in the ski resorts.
[Mis à jour le 7 janvier 2022 à 15h42] Winter temperatures, fatigue, lack of sun … The February holidays are eagerly awaited each year in order to be able to take advantage of the snow or, on the contrary, to go under the palm trees. If the 2021 winter holidays took place in a particular context in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic with many countries not accessible and the ski lifts closed in France, the European health passport should allow vaccinated people to travel normally during the February 2022 holidays. Start and end dates for zones A, B and C, preferred destinations … Find all the practical information about the February holidays.
During the February 2022 vacation, students from zone B (Aix-Marseille, Amiens, Caen, Lille, Nancy-Metz, Nantes, Orleans-Tours, Reims, Rennes and Strasbourg ) will be the first on vacation, from Saturday February 5 to Monday February 21, 2022. Students in zone A will then be on vacation from Saturday February 12 to Monday February 28, 2022. Finally, zone C (Paris, Créteil, Versailles) take advantage of these two weeks of February vacation from Saturday February 19 after class to Monday March 7, 2022.
| ZONE A | ZONE B | ZONE C | |
|---|---|---|---|
| February holidays | End of classes: Saturday February 12, 2022 Resumption of classes: Monday February 28, 2022 | End of classes: Saturday February 5, 2022 End of classes: Monday February 21, 2022 | End of classes: Saturday February 19, 2022 Resumption of classes: Monday March 7, 2022 |
Why not take advantage of the February holidays to treat yourself to an exotic stay in France, Europe or elsewhere? Whether you prefer the sea or the mountains, sandy beaches or ski slopes, there is something for all tastes and for all budgets. Before booking your plane tickets and your accommodation, remember to consult the conditions of entry into the country following the outbreak of Covid-19 cases. Less expensive than French ski resorts at this time of year, neighboring countries such asSpain, Switzerland, Austria, Andorra andItaly are preferred destinations. In Italy, you can go and take part in the festivities during the famous Venice Carnival.
In February, Thailand and Vietnam You will be seduced by the warm temperatures ideal for alternating beach sessions and visits to ancient palaces and Buddhist temples. With mild temperatures and light rains, theSouth Africa is also a favorite destination in winter. As for Cape Verde, off the African coast, it provides the ideal cocktail for lovers seeking a temperate climate, water sports or swimming enthusiasts and lazing on immense beaches. To combine relaxation in the sun and cultural discoveries, the South American continent is also a good option during the February holidays. L’Argentina, Peru and Nicaragua offer pleasant temperatures, not yet too high. It is also the right time to discover Brazil, the Mexico and Cuba which is in the midst of a dry period.
Since December 4, the health pass is mandatory for all people over 12 years and 2 months in the ski lifts, as well as in restaurants whether they are at altitude or in the resort. Wearing a mask is required in the cable cars, outdoors in the queues and mixing areas, and a distance is also imposed in the queues of the ski lifts, “with random checks”.