A general view of Isola 2000 resort in the southern French Alps wich launched the ski season on December 5, 2021. Ski stations and ski lifts are open this winter in France, unlike last year when they were closed due to the pandemic. France’s official ski season began on November 20 this year, with stations and resorts around the country progressively opening as the snowfall increases. Masks are mandatory for everyone aged 11 and over on all ski lifts, when queueing – both inside and outside, in all sales outlets and in all places where the public gathers. Exceptions are in place for when people are alone on ski lifts. A Covid health pass is mandatory for everyone over the age of 12 years and two months. A health pass is proof of being fully vaccinated against Covid, proof of a negative Covid PCR or antigen test taken within the past 24 hours, or proof of having tested positive for Covid between 11 days and six months prior. Photo by Lionel Urman/ABACAPRESS.COM