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Ski holidays with dogs

Explore the beauty of the French Alps with your faithful companion by your side. We offer a range of accommodation to suit both you and your dog's needs, from cozy chalets to spacious apartments that ensure your four-legged friend can join in on the alpine fun. Read on and find all our accommodation that accept one dog or several, as well as what you'll need to prepare to bring your dog to France.

Travelling To and From France

  1. From 1/1/21, you will need an Animal Healthcare Certificate for your dog to travel within the EU (current EU pet passports issued in GB will no longer be valid). This may take a month to arrange. You can find out more about how to apply for these here - https://www.gov.uk/guidance/pet-travel-to-europe-from-1-january-2021 
  2. To travel between the UK and France your dog must be microchipped, have had a rabies vaccination, and a tapeworm treatment. 
  3. Your dog should have a microchip that meets the ISO standards. You may have to bring your own microchip reader when you travel if your pet’s microchip does not meet ISO standards. 
  4. Your dog must have had a valid vaccination against rabies (whether first or a booster) 21 days before travelling, and your dog must be at least 12 weeks old at time of vaccination).
  5. Your dog must be treated for tapeworm by a vet every time you want to travel to the UK, between 1 and 5 days before you're scheduled to arrive. Treatment date and time must be recorded in your pet's documentation. If you need to find a French vet, visit www.pagesjaunes.fr (type ‘Vétérinaire’ in Quoi or Qui box and your destination in France e.g Chamonix in the Où box. If you tick the ‘a coté de’ box you will find the vets near to your destination). 

 

Other things to consider are: 

  • Whether or not your dog is a banned breed in France. 
  • If your dog is due a booster make sure you organise it on time. One day late and you have to start the process all over again (including the 6-month wait).

For further information on taking your dog abroad, see the guide on taking your pet abroad on gov.uk.

Ski Accommodation for Dogs

Here is our selection of dog-friendly accommodations we feature in the French Alps that permit dogs. 

If you are travelling with one dog

Aussois Les Flocons d'Argent
Bourg-Saint-Maurice Le Coeur d'Or
Peisey-Vallandry Oree des Cimes - Oree des Neiges
Sainte-Foy Tarentaise Les Fermes de Sainte-Foy
Chamrousse Ecrin des Neiges
Chatel Les Chalets d'Angele
La Rosiere Les Cimes Blanches - Lodge Hemara
Le Grand Bornand Le Village de Lessy 
Les Carroz Les Chalets de Jouvence
Montgenevre Chalets des Dolines - Le Napoleon
Samoens Chalets de Layssia - La Reine des Pres
Saint-Martin de Belleville Les Chalets du Gypse 
Tignes 1800 Kalinda Village 
Val Cenis Les Chalets du Flambeau - Les Balcons de Val Cenis Village
Valmorel La Grange aux Fees

 

If you are travelling with more than one dog: 

Chatel Les Fermes de Chatel - Grand Lodge
La Clusaz Grandes Alpes
La Toussuire Les Hauts de ComborciereEcrin des Sybelles
Les Gets Les Fermes Emiguy  
Oz 3300 Chalets des Neiges  
Serre-Chevalier Le Hameau du Rocher Blanc 
Valloire Les Chalets du Galibier 
Vaujany La Cascade - Le Crystal Blanc

 

Travelling with Dogs

If you're traveling with Eurotunnel, Brittany Ferries or P&O please be aware that you must stay in your car during the crossing. You will need to visit the Pet Control booth, in Calais, for checks upon returning. 

 

Lucy Pitts, A Good Life France, recently visited Saint Gervais with her 2 Leonbergers. Here are her top tips for taking a dog on a ski holiday in France

 


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