What is it really like to go skiing in Meribel with the Covid Travel Requirements?
We went skiing last weekend to find out!
Flying, transfers and arriving in resort.
We travelled through Geneva, had to show a Covid Vaccine pass and complete a simple Swiss, Passenger Locator form. It is as an emailed PDF document with a QR code. It can be stored on your phone or printed, whichever you choose. These were all checked Gatwick (in our case).
The boarder at Geneva into France is soft and people are rarely stopped. As long as you are fully vaccinated or have a recovery pass then you don’t have to test to come into Geneva (as of 22 Jan). You will need a test within 24 hours to enter France. (Chambery, Lyon, Grenoble and Eurotunnel) and a sworn declaration here
Once at the chalet, Alpine Action will deliver lift passes to your chalet, there is no need for you to go to the lift pass office with your Covid passes, hassle free!
On the slopes in Meribel – 3 Vallys
There are no facilities at the lifts for checking Covid passes but there are random spot checks. You could be asked to show your Covid QR code (the NHS QR code is fully accepted on their handheld verification app which is used).
You will be asked to lift your snood or mask from your face while gaining entry to a lift or gondola.
Bars and restaurants all use the same app to verify your Covid QR code and most will ask for this as you enter through the door.
Returning to the UK from Meribel
To return to the UK you will need to have booked a day 2 test (prices from £14.50 see here). You will get a reference number needed for the UK passenger locator form. This can only be filled in 48 hours before you come home. Tests are not required to enter the UK after 11 Feb.
Overall, the process was not very difficult, the atmosphere in the resort was buzzy, the conditions were excellent with blue skies and sun.
We don’t need to remind you this is some of the best skiing in the World! So what are you waiting for?
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