It is possible to take the train direct from the UK to within 20 minutes of all our chalets - as such, it is a popular choice with many of our guests.
Note though that you can only pick it up in the UK in either London or Kent, so if you don’t live in the south east it may not be for you.
But if the departure locations work, the snow train has some real pluses. Firstly, it delivers you to Bourg St Maurice or Aime La Plagne stations – so your transfer time to the chalet is minimal (about 20mins). Taxis are readily available at the station, and it costs around €40-80 depending upon your group size to get to our chalets. Also, depending upon when you arrive, we may be able to pick you up in one of our company vehicles for only €30 - please check with us directly for availability.
Secondly, the train is greener than flying, which is good for us all. And because everyone in the mountains is keen to preserve this wonderful environment for ourselves and future generations, we’re keen to encourage our customers to travel by train.
Finally, and perhaps most importantly, most trains are an overnight service from the UK on a Friday night, arriving in the Alps early on Saturday morning. They then leave late in the evening the following Saturday. All this means, when combined with the short transfer time, you get to ski or board for 8 days (rather than 6 if you fly). And that’s why you’re coming, right?
(Note there are daytime services too!)
Do note, the train tends to get booked up very early. Also, the prices tend not to be as competitive as flights - but this does need to be balanced against the fact that you get more days skiing, and have reduced transfer costs too.
For complete information, or to book your train, visit www.eurostar.com or www.raileurope.co.uk
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Please note that if you take the overnight snow train, we cannot guarantee you will able to access your room on arrival, as it may still be occupied. Likewise, you may not be able to keep your room until your return from skiing on your departure Saturday. However, we will definitely have somewhere to store all your bags, and we’ll do our best to give you access to a room to change/bath/shower as well (but we cannot guarantee this).