“We came to flee the containment measures and enjoy the good mountain air,” says Orianne, resident of Biot, a town now confined during the weekends.
Like her, many have come with their family to Gréolière-les-Neiges, a ski resort located just behind the confined coastal urban area.
"It was essential, there was a wear syndrome with this third semi-confinement" adds this young mother, "in addition it is the school holidays, it is impossible to leave the children locked up on weekends" .
In fact, his son Oscar, sitting in his sled, seems to be having a good time.
The program of the day ?
"To fight in the snow", he confides.
The Azureans living in the "red zone" are numerous to have taken the road Friday evening to reach the hinterland or neighboring departments, which are not affected by the measure.
Multicolored toboggans descend the slopes at full speed.
Many capsize and end up with their heads in the snow, bursting into laughter.
"Well, it's a little colder than at home, but it's better than being locked up", admits Suelly.
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To make this mountain and snowy weekend possible, travelers had to organize themselves Friday before 6 p.m., time of the entry into force of the confinement which continues until Monday 6 a.m.
Eva, resident in Golfe-Juan, therefore left work earlier and managed to find a rental at the last minute "when we wanted to book it was full, fully booked, we were able to get a reservation thanks to a last minute cancellation », She says.
“We are much better here, in addition there, these are ideal conditions for our little one to enjoy the slopes and skiing,” adds the mother.
In fact, all minors with a ski license can use the slopes… and the ski lifts.
The instructors give it their all: "Get ready, the pole is coming behind you", "that is the duck's position", "afterwards, when it gets a little too hard, you put your skis on. through ”.
For Stéphane, it is mainly a question of "escaping confinement to feel a little free".
“While respecting health practices”, of course.
Next weekend, 63 communes in the Alpes-Maritimes will be confined again.
"We may come back here suddenly," says Eva, her eyes full of mischief.
