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For winter sport, the epidemic situation and the situation of hospitals, particularly in the Rhône-Alpes and Burgundy-Franche-Comté regions, do not allow us to consider opening winter sports resorts for the winter holidays. end of the year ”
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During his allocation on the easing of containment, Jean Castex confirmed what Emmanuel Macron had mentioned Tuesday evening: the French will not be able to ski during the Christmas holidays,
"whatever efforts are made by those responsible for the stations ”.
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However, it will be possible to enjoy the pure air of our beautiful mountains and the shops,"
said Jean Castex.
But all ski lifts will be closed.
We have started discussions with a view to compensating the loss of revenue and preparing as well as possible for the following period, starting in January. ”
Following Emmanuel Macron's announcements on Tuesday evening, ski resort managers had already expressed their astonishment and disappointment, while the Christmas period sometimes accounts for 20% of the season's turnover.