Eurostar Direct Ski Train

Thu, 22/09/2011 - 09:05 -- admin

How it works

Take the Eurostar Direct Ski Train from London to the Tarentaise region of the French Alps. There's a daytime service and an overnight service. The overnight service has reclining seats but not couchette beds.

Where to

The train stops at Moutiers, Aime and Bourg St Maurice station, from which many popular French resorts are a short transfer away.

Recommended resorts

Les Arcs, Tignes, Val Thorens, Meribel, Les Menuires, Brides les Bains

When you can travel

  • The outbound overnght service departs London on Friday evenings
  • The outbound daytime service departs London on Saturday mornings
  • The inbound daytime service departs France on Saturday mornings
  • The inbound overnght service departs France on Saturday evenings

The first outbound departure is on 16th December 2011 and the final inbound departure is on 14th April 2012

What the trains are like

On-board experience on Eurostar Direct Ski Train

What it costs

Adult return fares from London start from £149, but you might typically pay £160 - £250.

When you can book

From July 2011 you can book any date during the 2011-12 winter season.

How to book

The Eurostar Direct Ski Train is simple to book online, either independently by clicking here or with a rail-inclusive package from a tour operator,which will have transfers included.