VACCINE PASS AND HEALTH PASS IN VAL THORENS
Last update on March 18th
The Prime Minister, Jean Castex, has announced the end of the vaccine pass "wherever it applies", as of 14 March. This date will also mark the end of the compulsory wearing of masks "in all places where it is still in force", with the exception of public transport, "given the promiscuity".
The vaccine pass will therefore no longer be compulsory to access restaurants, bars and activities.
Subject to the provisions of the forthcoming decree, here is what will change in the ski lifts on March 14, 2022:
- The vaccine pass will no longer be required to access to ski lifts.
- The good practices of barrier gestures will remain in force.
- The wearing of a mask will no longer be mandatory in any place except for all public transportation, i.e:
- Wearing a mask is mandatory to access closed ski lifts (gondolas, funitels, cable cars);
- Wearing a mask is recommended in all other situations, especially for positive persons and contact cases at risk.
CLICKABLE TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. The vaccine pass for travellers from the European Union
2. The vaccine pass for travellers outside the European Union
3. Mask mandatory for ski lifts
4. PCR test, antigen test and vaccination in Val Thorens
5. Contacts and useful phone numbers
6. Wearing a mask in Val Thorens
7. Map of the resort with location of the Covid test centre
The vaccine pass for travellers from the European Union
All information on France Diplomatie www.diplomatie.gouv.fr
What proof of vaccination should be provided?
The vaccines accepted by France are those recognised by the European Medicines Agency (EMA): Pfizer, Moderna, AstraZeneca/Vaxzevria/Covishield and Johnson & Johnson.
The proof of vaccination is only valid if it can attest to the completion of a full vaccination schedule and the necessary time after the final injection.
The vaccine pass for travellers outside the European Union
All information on France Diplomatie www.diplomatie.gouv.fr
What proof of vaccination should be provided?
The vaccines accepted by France are those recognised by the European Medicines Agency (EMA): Pfizer, Moderna, AstraZeneca/Vaxzevria/Covishield and Johnson & Johnson.
The proof of vaccination is only valid if it can attest to the completion of a full vaccination schedule and the necessary time after the final injection.
More information: https://www.sante.fr/how-to-obtain-a-french-health-pass or www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en
Travelling from the UK to France
All the information here uk.ambafrance.org
The embassy and consulate of your place of residence. In addition, the Ministry regularly updates its travel advice site. Toll-free number: information on the Coronavirus COVID-19, 24/7: 0 800 130 000
Mask mandatory for ski lifts
To access the Val Thorens / Orelle and the 3 Vallées ski lifts:
- The vaccine pass is no longer mandatory for all persons aged 16 and over
- The health pass is no longer mandatory for anyone aged 12 to 15.
A mask (surgical or category 1 fabric) must still be worn from the age of 6 to access closed lifts (gondolas, funitels, cable cars). It is no longer compulsory on chairlifts, drag lifts, carpets and in the ski lift queues.
However, it is still strongly recommended in all other situations and especially for positive people and contact cases at risk.
PCR test, antigen test and vaccination in Val Thorens
PCR TEST:
At the Covid test centre in Val Thorens: the test centre is located at Place Péclet (see the exact location on the resort map below). It will be open every day from 26 November 2021 to 8 May 2022. To do a PCR test, you must book a slot online. Please only book if you are sure you can make the appointment.
- For a PCR, you will receive your result within 72 hours
- Rates: to be checked with the health professional
With the Belleville nurses: in their offices in the Val Thorens medical centre, by appointment +33 (0)7 86 26 46 02
For information, PCR tests are also available at or near airports.
Chambéry airport: https://www.chambery-airport.com/fr/
Lyon airport: https://www.lyonaeroports.com/
Grenoble test centre: https://coronavirus.test.fr/grenoble.html
Geneva test centre: https://www.gva.ch/fr/
ANTIGEN TEST:
At the Covid test centre in Val Thorens : the test centre is located at Place Péclet (see the exact location on the resort map above). It will be open every day from 26 November 2021 to 8 May 2022. To do an antigen test, you must book a slot online. Please only book if you are sure you can make the appointment.
- Rates: to be checked with the health professional
At the Val Thorens pharmacy: the pharmacy is located in the Péclet gallery (see the exact location on the map above). To do an antigen test, you must book a slot online. Please only book if you are sure you can make the appointment.
- Rates: to be checked with the health professional
With the Belleville nurses: by appointment on +33 (0)7 86 26 46 02
At the physiotherapy practice in the medical centre: by appointment on +33 (0)4 79 00 00 83
At the Grand Cairn physiotherapy practice: by appointment ONLY BY SMS or on site +33 (0)6 61 76 73 73
For information, antigen tests are also available at or near airports (results within 30 minutes).
Chambéry airport: https://www.chambery-airport.com/fr/
Lyon airport: https://www.lyonaeroports.com/
Grenoble test centre: https://coronavirus.test.fr/grenoble.html
Geneva test centre: https://www.gva.ch/fr/
SALIVA TEST FOR CHILDREN:
Saliva tests will be proposed by the Val Thorens medical centre, only for children under 8 years old if they are symptomatic. No QR code will be delivered following this test and it will not be able to be used as a health pass.
At the Val Thorens pharmacy: the vaccination is open to all, inhabitants and holidaymakers of Val Thorens, aged 12 and over.
You can book a slot via the link below (slots are added regularly), or register on the waiting list. Please only book if you are sure you can make the appointment.
Contacts and useful phone numbers
Covid-19 referent of the Belleville Valley: Kattina Vasse infocovid@lesbelleville.fr
Val Thorens Pharmacy: +33 (0)4 79 00 02 72 open every day from 9am to 8pm
Val Thorens Medical Centre: +33 (0)4 79 00 00 37
Belleville Nurses: +33 (0)7 86 26 46 02
Physiotherapy practice in the medical centre (antigen test): +33 (0)4 79 00 00 83
Camille, physiotherapist (antigen test): +33 (0)6 61 76 73 73
Val Thorens Tourist Office : +33 (0)4 79 00 08 08
Wearing a mask in Val Thorens
Wearing a mask is no longer compulsory in the streets of Val Thorens and in closed areas.
Map of the resort with location of the Covid test centre
The Covid test centre is located at Place Péclet. It is represented by the letter N on a green background on the map below.
Clean United Label : taking care of each other
1- The commitment of our professionals
All professionals of Val Thorens who adhere to the Clean United Label promise to respect the guidelines and recommendations of their respective professional sectors. This commitment is valid for both the application of sanitary protocols and other recommended measures to help control the virus.
How do you recognize a “Clean United” professional?
- All the professionals who are members of the Clean United Label are listed below.
- You can also find the “Clean United” sticker put up by these professionals.
2 – Are you travelling to Val Thorens? You too are an actor in the Clean United Label
For “Clean United” to work, you, the traveller, must also follow a number of rules. Today, in France, wearing a mask is compulsory in all places open to the public (including Péclet and Caron shopping centres). We ask you to respect this, as well as the other measures to help control the virus (washing hands regularly and keeping a distance).
Do you notice a breach of the Clean United label among the professionals involved? Notify us immediately by email via valtho@valthorens.com.
Health mesures in resorts
Professionals: join the Clean United Label!
You are a Val Thorens professional and want to join the Clean United Label? Fill out the form to submit your request.
You can also download our signs: wearing the mask mandatory, hand sanitiser available for your use, distance of one metre from others, use contactless payment...