Eurostar Ski Train

Introduction

photo:Daniel Elkan Boarding a Eurostar at London St Pancras

The Eurostar Direct Ski Train is the simplest way to reach resorts in the Tarentaise region of France, such as Les Arcs, Tignes, Val Thorens, Les Menuires, Brides les Bains and Meribel.

There's a daytime and an overnight service, but the overnight service doesn't have couchette beds - just reclining seats.

Seating

photo:Daniel Elkan Breakfast on board in Standard Premier

The seats on the Eurostar are comfortable in Standard Class but much more roomy in Standard Premier (Eurostar’s equivalent of First Class), where every seat is a table seat and you get a meal served too.

If you are booking Standard Class, request a table seat if you can.

There is space to store skis and luggage in the overhead rack and space for larger cases at the ends of carriages.

Cafe bar

photo:Daniel Elkan Enjoying the views at the cafe-bar

The Eurostar Direct Ski train has a cafe bar serving hot and cold drinks and snacks.

It's decently priced but you can also bring your own food and drink on board too.