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The winter season is just around the corner. Nothing gets in the way of having fun on the slopes. At least with regard to the concept of protective measures for ropeways.
Consequently, après-ski per se is not prohibited. But: The tourist spots decide for themselves if they can account for the crowds. “Currently we do not live in times of extravagant après-ski,” warns the president of Seilbahnen Schweiz, Hans Wicki (56).
But you rely on the common sense of the guests and the operators of the restaurants and bars of the ski resorts.
Après-ski is out of the question in Austria
Our neighbors are not so trusting. The Austrians clearly state: “Skiing, yes, but without après-ski,” Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz (34) told reporters at the end of September.
The winter season is an important source of income for mountain railways and restaurants in all European mountain regions after the difficult closure phase in summer. “The winter season is now economically decisive for the Swiss ropeway industry,” says the Swiss ropeway press release.
Clear announcements to neighbors
In Italy and France, therefore, strict measures are also applied in the elevator and in restaurants so as not to jeopardize the success of the season with crown buds. Therefore, masks are mandatory in all ski areas and on all lifts. The use of a mask is mandatory as long as the safety distance of one meter cannot be maintained.
Switzerland also leaves these details to the mountain railways: the use of a mask is only mandatory in closed cable car cabins. There are no mask requirements for the ski lifts and chairlifts.
Neighboring countries clearly reject après-ski
Neighbors don’t even think of lush après-ski. Those who go skiing there this year can prepare for the early morning in bed. In Italy, France and Austria, the following applies: If you are not sitting at the table, you must wear mouth and nose protection. Bars and restaurants cannot accept more guests than they provide seating. None of this is specified in Switzerland.
Zermatt has already presented a protection concept
The first protective measures have already been announced in Zermatt. The après-ski issue here is still uncertain: “Of course, the après-ski is part of the experience. But for our destiny it is of secondary importance ”, says the director of the health center Daniel Luggen (47). In addition to the decision of the federal government, one reserves its own rules. Depending on the situation.
Wicki of the cable cars sounds optimistic. Believe in the sensible management of individual ski areas in Switzerland. Be flexible and adapt: ”We have to learn to live with the virus, and we can do it!” (vnf)
