Inside Track - The Snowcarbon Blog
The Eurostar 'ghost train' causing algorithms to fail
A Eurostar 'ghost train' is causing havoc for skiers trying to book journeys to the Alps
Wed 09 Nov 2022
New Snowcarbon websiste design - coming soon
We are redesigning the Snowcarbon website to make it...better...coming soon
Thu 08 Sep 2022
Travelski Express reviews by skiers
What do skiers think of the Travelski Express. We went to St Pancras station to meet them as they came off the train and ask what they thought
Thu 05 May 2022
How to find hidden train journeys to ski resorts online
It's crazy, but some of the best train journeys to ski resorts are hidden from you when you search online. Here's why - and how to find them.
Fri 11 Feb 2022
Rail-inclusive packages to Austria
Austria is great by train and you can get there comfortably by train. So why are their no rail-inclusive ski packages on the Snowcarbon website?
Fri 28 Jan 2022
Eurostar + TGV prices to French Alps
Here are the results of some time spent researching independent rail fares to the French Alps, for journeys that combine Eurostar + TGV.
Mon 17 Jan 2022
France opens up to ski holidays again
France has lifted the travel ban on UK tourists, meaning that ski holidays to France can go ahead!
Tue 11 Jan 2022
French trains on sale tomorrow morning — for 28th March onwards
On 12th January, SNCF puts tickets on sale for travel between 28th March and 12th May.
Tue 11 Jan 2022
Travel ban to France - vouchers etc
More info about what to do if your ski holiday by train is affected by the French travel ban
Wed 22 Dec 2021
France bans travel from the UK - what to do now
France has banned all non-essential travel from the UK, due to the Omicron variant. And skiing doesn't count as an essential reason.
Thu 16 Dec 2021
Les Arcs funicular film
The unique funicular that connects Bourg St Maurice station to Les Arcs ski resort is excellent. We've created a film that shows how to access it.
Wed 08 Dec 2021
Do rail-booking websites show you the best journeys?
Booking rail travel to the Alps online can — in some cases — be straighforward. However, rail-booking websites don't always show you the best journey options. T
Thu 18 Nov 2021
Tix on sale 3rd Nov + ways to book
Tickets for TGV journeys from 3rd January - 28th March, go on sale this Wednesday 3rd November at about 5am UK time. What's the best way to book travel?
Mon 01 Nov 2021
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