Bonjour,

We’re planning to travel to Montgenevre from the UK next week. My wife and I have both been double-jabbed. My 12 year old has had a single dose. I understand she will need a test 24 hrs before arriving in to France, and that she may require a further test within 48 hours of arrival.

I’ve read a few articles suggesting she might then need to have a test once every 24 hours to receive a Pass Sanitaire. Is this correct?

Official articles don’t suggest it’s needed e.g. https://uk.ambafrance.org/Covid-19-Conditions-de-deplacement-entre-la-France-et-le-Royaume-Uni-28925#s-t1-Se-deplacer-de-la-France-vers-le-Royaume-Uni

Other articles suggest it is required every day! e.g. https://www.valthorens.com/en/staying-with-us–useful-informations-1/covid-19-valthorens

Does anyone know what actually happens in resort???

Thanks in advance.

2 comments

  1. Hello there,

    Yes, you will need a Pass Sanitaire to access the ski lifts & restaurants and any other things you might do while you’re staying in the resort.

    A pass sanitaire is only valid for 24 hours, so your 12yo would need a test once every 24 hour in order to have one and be able to get on the ski lifts and do any other activities.

    If there is a day you don’t use ski lifts or go to restaurants, you might not need it if you don’t go to places that require it (for example if you planned a day hiking or something)

  2. Hi,

    Someone who is 12 years old or more but not completely vaccinated requires a PCR or antigen test of less than 24h old in order to get into France.

    Once in France, **from 12 years and 2 months old**, your child will require an antigen test every 24h in order to be able to eat in a restaurant, get the ski lift, etc :

    [https://www.service-public.fr/particuliers/actualites/A15179](https://www.service-public.fr/particuliers/actualites/A15179)

    Hopefully your child is somewhere in the magic range between 12 years and 12 years and 2 months.

    If by chance your child contracted COVID between their first vaccination and now, this would also allow them to obtain their pass sanitaire. The TousAntiCovid application supports QR codes from the UK.

    [https://www.service-public.fr/particuliers/actualites/A15121](https://www.service-public.fr/particuliers/actualites/A15121)

    Good luck ! Just spent 2 days dealing with trips for my kids for getting back from Uni to France and it’s tricky. Plan A, plan B and plan C stuff.

    Edit :
    At the Covid test centre in Val Thorens : the test centre is located at Place Péclet (see exact location on the resort map below). It will be open every day from 26 November 2021 to 8 May 2022. **Antigenic tests are only made with an appointment**. Please only book if you are sure you can make it.

    [https://www.valthorens.com/en/staying-with-us–useful-informations-1/covid-19-valthorens#PCR%20and%20antigenic%20test%20in%20Val%20Thorens](https://www.valthorens.com/en/staying-with-us–useful-informations-1/covid-19-valthorens#PCR%20and%20antigenic%20test%20in%20Val%20Thorens)
    Rates: 55€

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