THE FIRST OPENINGS OF SKI RESORTS SEASON 2021 – 2022

In October, the first ski resorts will open this autumn for All Saints' Day in the French Alps, Tignes will open its doors on October 16 followed closely by the Deux Alpes resort on October 23 and will close on November 7.

In November, several major resorts will reopen post-Covid such as the Chamonix and Val Thorens resorts on November 20. The Val d’Isère resort will open later on November 27 just like the Deux Alpes which will reopen its doors just after the All Saints' Day holidays permanently. If you want to anticipate your equipment, consider buying alpine skis in advance to be ready as soon as the areas open.

In December, the majority of resorts will open, on December 4 you will be able to ski the slopes of Alpes d’Huez, Chamrousse, Vaujany as well as Courchevel, Méribel, Les Menuires and 3 Vallées. The Serre-Chevalier resort will be open on the weekend of December 4 and then every day starting December 11. For optimal comfort, do not hesitate to buy Fischer ski boots or discover the collection of K2 ski boots.

The following week Avoriaz will open on December 10, La Plagne on December 11 just like the Flaine and Les Arcs resorts. To prepare your stay and also enjoy other activities in the mountains, make sure to choose a camping and trekking mattress if you plan to spend nights in the great outdoors.


Finally, starting from December 18 and 19, all ski resorts will be open depending on the snowfall of course. It’s time to gain altitude and get some fresh air! We hope without constraints and with ski lifts running for the entire 2021-2022 ski season and without Covid!

For those who wanted to book a ski trip for this winter or for the February 2022 holidays, there are no clear answers regarding the opening of the slopes. Nevertheless, the desire to have the most normal possible 2021 and 2022 season is very present. To complete your physical preparation or enjoy the trails before the snow arrives, browse our selection of trail socks and equip yourself wisely with our trail poles.

As a result, many apartment rental agencies and ski hotels have taken flexibility measures regarding ski trip cancellations due to Covid. You can therefore prepare your season without taking risks.


To enjoy the slopes: mask or neck gaiter with integrated mask and distancing recommended!

The only current health recommendation from the government regarding the opening of ski slopes is the mandatory wearing of masks in the queues of ski lifts, gondolas, and ski tows. This mask requirement is in effect from the age of 11 in all ski lifts and in the queues, aimed at preventing the circulation of the virus in dense areas.

According to the government, random checks will be carried out, so don’t forget to pack your surgical mask or a category 1 fabric mask in your winter sports suitcase or even more practically for the 2-in-1 aspect the neck gaiter with integrated mask, breathable and filtering, you can put it on and take it off in a split second! The neck gaiter with integrated mask is truly the best solution to avoid losing it on the slopes (and thus polluting our beautiful mountains). Don’t hesitate any longer and opt for the neck gaiter with integrated mask from Raidlight, made in France for your ski outings this winter!