The president of the Occitanie region, Carole Delga, January 18, 2021. -
B. Colin / 20 Minutes
Everything, except for a white season.
While the ski resorts are covered with a blanket of snow, the ski lifts are still at a standstill due to the coronavirus epidemic.
By midweek, the government is expected to announce whether ski area officials are allowed to reopen their slopes.
In the Pyrenees, professionals from the sector are mobilized to welcome holidaymakers in February.
This mobilization was all the stronger as they saw this weekend land many visitors who came to enjoy the snow and a breath of fresh air at the foot of the stations, on cross-country skis or sledges.
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- Météo Pyrénées (@Meteo_Pyrenees) January 16, 2021
And they have the support of the elected representatives of the territory.
This Monday morning, the socialist president of the Occitanie region, once again stepped up to the plate.
“The ski resorts must be reopened as quickly as possible.
I do not understand their closure, while it is outside, that people wear gloves and masks and that they are not glued to each other, ”defends Carole Delga who was this weekend in Peyragudes .
For the elected representative, an organization is possible to limit health risks, as had been planned with the restaurateurs of the estates with take-away sales.
After remaining closed at Christmas, which represents more than 25% of their turnover, station managers fear they will not be able to open in February.
This is the most important month in terms of attendance and the one that could allow bloodless treasuries to recover a little.
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