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French Alps travel advice
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French Alps travel guide - essential info
Below is a beginner's guide to the French Alps with essential travel facts such as dominant language spoken, typical flight time from the UK and the local currency. You can also check whether visas are required and what plug adapter you need to pack.
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French Alps weather
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The French Alps weather guide shows long term monthly averages for Chamonix.
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French Alps travel advice
Check the latest travel advice on visiting the French Alps from official government sources (in english) from around the world including entry requirements and travel restrictions.
No travel advice for the French Alps is currently available.
Learn more about the current safety and security risks from terrorism, natural disasters and more. Read about the local laws and customs to consider when travelling around the French Alps.
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French Alps travel health
Find out more about staying safe when travelling to the French Alps with the latest guidance on required vaccinations and recommended medication to take with you.
No travel health information for the French Alps is currently available.
French Alps covid live updates
Check the latest live updates on Covid-19 in the French Alps with the vaccination requirements, current available statistics and up-to-date travel advice from government agencies.
No Covid-19 updates for the French Alps are currently available.
French Alps travel features
Do you want to learn more about the French Alps? Read our latest features covering travel tips and insider destination guides on where to go and what to do in the French Alps.
French Alps FAQs
Read our frequently asked questions about travelling to the French Alps including the current entry restrictions, covid rules, driving side, electrical plugs used and much more.
Do I need to quarantine in the UK if I travel from France?
You do not need to quarantine on arrival in the UK from France. The UK no longer requires a passenger locator form, Covid-19 test or proof of vaccination.
What is the time difference between the French Alps and the UK?
The time difference between the French Alps and the UK is UK time+1 hour.
Do you need a visa for the French Alps?
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