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French ski season will go ahead, minister insists

Government
Will Payne
16 November 2021

French tourism minister Jean-Baptiste Lemoyne has insisted that ski holidays to the Alps will go ahead despite a spike in Covid-19 cases across Europe.

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Speaking to The Telegraph, Lemoyne said closing to UK arrivals "is not an option", thanks to vaccinations and the country’s Covid health pass.

"The season is shaping up to be exceptional and we are ready and raring to go," he added. "We look forward to welcoming [British skiers] back to our 350 resorts.

“We can see from talking to the professionals that they are expecting a very good season, since we have unfortunately been deprived of snow sports since March 2020. Bookings are coming in thick and fast."