This page explains how to plan and book a ski holiday by train not plane, either. Eurostar ski train tickets rail europe formerly loco2. Purchase your ticket now online and travel to the three valleys, paradiski, espace killy and other resorts in. Book your thalys snow train tickets thalys, eurostar, tgv. You can travel from london st pancras or ashford international direct to moutiers or bourg st maurice.
Take your seat on board the eurostar ski train on saturday morning. Calling at moutierssalins, aimelaplagne and bourgstmaurice, these. Ski train bourg saint maurice message board tripadvisor. The clampdown applies only to the overnight trains on the route.
All the information you need on booking eurostar direct ski trains to. Book a eurostar to brussels and indulge your inner foodie. Hundreds of christmas skiers planning to catch the first eurostar train of the winter to the french alps have been told they will lose a day on the slopes because of strikes by rail workers. Enjoy a 10% discount on the current ski set offers up to 60% discount for all bookings made before 18 april 2020. Choosing the highspeed, intercity eurostar train between london to lille is the savvy and stressfree way to travel. Eurostar high speed train trade plane for train to get to resorts like tignes credit.
Badly behaved brits on the winterseason direct overnight ski trains between london and the french alps have prompted eurostar to rethink its policy on the consumption of alcohol. You can travel from london st pancras or ashford international direct to moutiers or bourg st. As i suspected, sleeping was very difficult, but as this was the last train of the season easter saturday there were many empty seats and we managed to occupy a double seat each,as did many other passengers. Book your eurostar ski train as soon as it goes on sale on. The trains will run from 22 december 2017 to 7 april 2018 and tickets went on sale today 19 july. A full timetable of all services can be viewed on the eurostar website travelling by train to the. The train journey becomes part of your holiday, with a great atmosphere on board. You can book direct on or by calling 03432 186 186. Or upgrade to standard premier and get up to 35% off. Checking in on the snow train is a piece of cake, plus theres more space than on a plane, you can bring your own food and drink, and baggage allowance is designed for skiers and snowboarders. Fewer crowds, no security delays as is so often the case at airports, and an altogether relaxed journey, particularly so for families. Eurostar passengers travelling inside the schengen area brusselslille and brusselscalais. Travel by eurostar on a saturday with free ski carriage and transfer direct to resort.
Nevertheless a very good family run company and childcare is a1. Speak to anyone who has taken the snow train to the alps and these are the words you will hear. Book your eurostar ski train tickets from sncb international and head for the french alps by daytime or night train from london. For the 201920 season, it will run every friday and saturday between december and april, taking passengers direct from london to the alps. By 2am youre longing to be horizontal and by 4am you want to kill yourself. Tickets for eurostars ski train to the french alps on sale today. Tickets sold out quickly, which renewed interest in resurrecting the concept under a new partnership arrangement through amtrak, union. Ski train services ski holidays france ski collection. Eurostar is the preferred means of transport for those who want to reach cities like paris, amsterdam, lille or bruxelles from london learn more. If youre planning to hit the slopes this winter, book now to secure cheap train. Eurostar ski train 201920 book trains to the alps trainline.
The ski train, which takes travellers from st pancras international in london or ashford international in kent straight to the french alps, saves travellers the hassle and extra fees of getting their ski gear onto a plane. The eurostar ski train to the alps is the most direct way of getting from london to moutiers, aime and bourg st. How to travel by train from london to switzerland from. By travelling overnight, the rail route has some distinct advantages.
We did go ahead and book the one day trip in the end. Your bags must be properly labeled with your first and last name. Ski train offers winter 20202021 eurostar deals inghams. Choosing how to get to the alps for a ski holiday is a lot like choosing which ski run to take. When travelling on the eurostar, you can benefit from reduced fares by travelling at times of. Im hoping to take my first trip on the ski train from london to bourg for the 2012 season, and wondered if anyone knew when booking opens up. With the option of travelling by day, youll arrive in the same or less time than flying and not have to worry about excess baggage and ski carriage costs, or.
The regular 201920 ski services will run weekly from december 20, 2019 until april 11, 2020. Mar 12, 2017 eurostar runs a weekly friday night ski train service departing london st pancras international at 19. With the option of travelling by day, youll arrive in the same or less time than flying and not have to. Tickets sold out quickly, which renewed interest in resurrecting the concept under a new partnership arrangement through amtrak, union pacific and the resort. From the end of december to the beginning of april go right to the heart of the french alps on the eurostar ski train. Ski holidays by eurostar train taking your skiing holiday by eurostar is a wonderful way to reach the alps. The clampdown applies only to the overnight trains on the route from london to the tarentaise valley and return. On 14 november 1994, eurostar services began running from waterloo international station in london, to gare du nord in paris, and brusselssouth railway station in brussels. Maurice stations, which service resorts in the tarentaise region of the french alps it departs london every saturday morning and stops at ashford international too and returns the following saturday morning from the alps.
Direct trains to the french alps go on sale each july. When traveling on a eurostar, thalys, or tgv train, you are limited to two large items per traveller one large item per child on eurostar trains, maximum 85cm 33 inches in any one dimension, plus one small item of hand luggage. Eurostar ski train ski holidays by train snowcarbon. Eurostars ski train to the french alps from skiing and boarding to bobsleigh and skijoring, the alps have it all.
Its a good idea prebook a taxi transfer although at popular stations like bourg st maurice and moutiers you can find a taxi driver on the spot too. Book your thalys snow train tickets with sncb international, reach the most beautiful ski resorts in the french alps with thalys snow from belgium and the netherlands. Ski train holidays 2019 2020 2021 eurostar snow train sno. From these stations youll have easy access to resorts like val thorens, val disere, courchevel, tignes, meribel and les menuires all just a short coach ride from the train station. Trains to france book tickets online french connections. It departs london every saturday morning and stops at ashford international too and returns the following saturday morning from the alps. You would have to book the train yourself which can be tricky as eurostar usually release their tickets before the sncf.
The eurostar ski train takes you from london st pancras to the alps valley in france. Book ski trains and a eurostar ski train to the french alps via bourg st maurice and moutiers from london st pancras and ashford international. Find out about coach transfer times here well take you direct to moutiers, aimelaplagne and bourgst. Jul 18, 2015 badly behaved brits on the winterseason direct overnight ski trains between london and the french alps have prompted eurostar to rethink its policy on the consumption of alcohol. The eurostar ski train is a direct service to the french alps. Ski train to the french alps for those who prefer to leave the car at home and enjoy some stunning scenery, the train is a great alternative. Ski train to france ski holidays france peak retreats. Train tickets for the eurostar usually go on sale around 6 months before the date of travel. Book your eurostar ski tickets thalys, eurostar, tgv.
Up to 4 shuttles per hour, and direct motorway access. If you go independently, the swiss ski resorts can be reached from the uk using scheduled trains. Enjoy a stressfree journey for your next trip to the alps with eurostar. The eurostar ski train takes your straight to the slopes. Jul 17, 2019 the regular 201920 ski services will run weekly from december 20, 2019 until april 11, 2020. Eurostar ski train information journey schedules, videos and how to book the daytime eurostar ski train. Use your thalys advantage and enter thalys in the promotional code field. Tickets for eurostars ski train to the french alps on. From skiing and boarding to bobsleigh and skijoring, the alps have it all. Kick off the ski boots and find the perfect place to unwind with some apres ski after a day in the snow. Train times may vary so always doublecheck for your date of travel. Book in advance to make sure you get the cheapest options as those tend to sell out, leaving only the more expensive tickets. Eurostar tickets to paris, lille, brussels and amsterdam can usually be booked up to 180 days before your return travel date, however this can vary for instance if theres engineering work on one of the lines and there are a few exceptions lyon, avignon and marseille.
Eurostar ski train train travel message board tripadvisor. For highspeed train travel between london, lille, paris and brussels the eurostar is the perfect answer. Avoid the stress of traffic jams and enjoy the onboard comfort. From 20th of december 2019 up to the 4th april 2020 from london, and 11th april from bourgstmaurice, you can hop on the eurostar ski train at st pancras international or ashford international and be whisked. Jul 18, 2017 tickets for eurostars ski trains go on sale tomorrow at 8am, with return fares starting from. Board eurostar ski for a daytime trip or an overnight trip, according to your own time schedule. Downsidesresort not that extensive and their self catering accommodation is on the basic side. To make sure you dont miss out, sign up for our newsletter disneyland paris. Travel with eurotunnel le shuttle folkestone to calais in just 35 minutes.
Lillecalais trips are not allowed to be performed by eurostar pass through a separate corridor in brussels bypassing border checks, and enter the preallocated cars of the train, which is reserved for these passengers. The daytime train travels from london to the french alps t he first outbound train departs on saturday 21 st 2019 and the final one on saturday 4th april 2020. Eurostar is a highspeed modern train connecting britain with the rest of europe. Maurice stations, which service resorts in the tarentaise region of the french alps. Pancras, ebbsfleet or ashford international all direct to your french station. The direct eurostar ski train will run from 21 december 2019 to 4 april 2020. It leaves london at 8pm and arrives the next morning very early, giving you plenty of time indeed a little too much time, depending on your destination before the ski lifts open and you make first tracks. Skiing holidays by train eurostar ski train to the alps. No more ski trains for this year, sorry we will update you with the 202021 winter season as soon as we have news eurostar ski trains are available for the entire 201920 season from 17 july 2019 at 08. You can even buy tickets for train excursions while youre staying in france. Set off on friday evening and wake up in the alps on saturday morning.
The direct london to the alps eurostar route is now firmly established as one of the fastest routes to the slopes, so heres our guide to letting the ski train take the strain. The train service started with a limited discovery service. Eurostar sets aside trains so skiers can travel from london st pancras or ashford, kent directly to the alps. Sep 03, 2014 the overnight eurostar ski train is a direct service from the uk to the alps and gives you two extra days on the slopes. Tickets on the direct eurostar train go on sale between 150 and 280 days in advance, depending on when you book. There is a daytime and an overnight eurostar ski train. For those who prefer to leave the car at home and enjoy some stunning scenery, the train is a great alternative. Oct 12, 2019 tickets for the eurostar ski train, which runs from 20 december to 11 april 2020, are already on sale. Our ski train will take you direct to moutiers, aimelaplagne and bourgstmaurice.
Combine eurostar with the tgv, book travel on sncf and the metro, arrange to take your car by motorail or your skis on the snow train right through to the slopes. Ive used the eurostar ski train loads of times, travelling overnight. Done it in standard class and frankly its hell on earth. Skiing holidays by train eurostar ski train to the alps 20192020. Ive called eurostar and spoke to a pleasant but completely unhelpful agent who said she. Most international trains allow reservations to be made from 3 to 4 months before the date of departure or from 6 months for eurostar and ice. From 20th of december 2019 up to the 4th april 2020 from london, and 11th april from bourgstmaurice, you can hop on the eurostar ski train at st pancras international or ashford international and be whisked direct to the french alps at 186mph you can find the ski train timetable here. Eurostar connections fares are tickets which include a eurostar to paris, lille or marnelavalle with onward travel to 61 destinations in france. The overnight eurostar ski train is a direct service from the uk to the alps and gives you two extra days on the slopes. On direct ski services allow for an additional set of skis or snowboard. Most services also call at ashford international in kent, with a few exceptions on certain dates. The trains, which hit speeds of 186mph, link travellers with ski.
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