How it works
Take morning Eurostar from London to Paris or Lille and change to a TGV (and sometimes onto further trains, depending on your travel date or destination), arriving in the Alps late afternoon or early evening.
Where to
Resorts in France, Switzerland, Italy and Austria
Recommended resorts
Les Arcs, La Clusaz, Brides Les Bains, Meribel, Les Menuires, Tignes, Montgenevre, Claviere, Bardonecchia, Sauze d'Oulx, Crans Montana, Verbier, St Anton.
When you can travel
Daily throughout the season, with extra services on Saturdays to some destinations.
What the trains are like
On-board experience on Eurostar
What it costs
Adult return fares from London start from £104, but you might typically pay £130 - £200.
When you can book
For independent travel, usually 90 days in advace of your travel date. Getting in at the start of the booking window gives you the best chance of the lowest fares, and our recommended rail-booking experts can store your enquiry and contact you at the start of the booking window to ensure you get access to the lowest fares for the date you want to travel.
How to book
1.Visit the choose resorts page and select a destination
2. View journey options for the travel date of your choice
3. Get a quote for the lowest independent fares, or if tour operator rail-inclusive packages are available, you can view and book these too.