French ski lifts to stay closed throughout February - govt

French ski lifts will remain closed throughout the February school holidays due to the COVID-19 pandemic, meaning the mountain resorts will have lost most of their 2020/2021 tourist season, the government told the industry on Monday.

Prime Minister Jean Castex told operators during a meeting they would receive financial compensation.

French ski resorts can welcome tourists but the lifts have not been allowed to open since the start of the season.