The vacation weekend from February 21 to 23, 2025, promises to be a difficult one on the roads, especially towards ski resorts and on the outskirts of major conurbations. On Friday, traffic will be difficult in the Île-de-France and Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes regions. Saturday will be the most difficult day, with heavy traffic towards the Alps and slowdowns expected on the major routes. On Sunday, the situation will improve, but congestion will remain.
Friday is classified ORANGE in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes and Île-de-France, with slowdowns expected on major roads, particularly around Lyon and on the A6 freeway.
Tip: Avoid leaving in the late afternoon and plan a morning or evening departure.
Saturday is classified RED in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes for departures and ORANGE for returns. Traffic will be very heavy from morning onwards on the major routes.
Tip: Avoid departures between 9am and 3pm, and return to Paris Region before 11am.
Although the day is classified as GREEN, slowdowns are expected in the late morning between Lyon and the Alps, as well as on freeways leading to major cities in the afternoon.
Tip: Choose an early morning or evening departure.
This weekend also marks the start of the school vacations in Belgium and the Netherlands (Central and Southern zones), while the vacations end for the Northern zone of the Netherlands and Luxembourg. These movements will increase traffic on certain cross-border routes.
By planning and adapting your journeys and following Bison Futé's advice, you can reduce the risk of getting stuck in traffic jams and make the most of your vacation right from the start. We hope these tips will help you avoid the worst traffic problems in the Paris region this vacation weekend. Have a good trip, and don't forget to take breaks and stay well hydrated.
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