Ski resorts by train

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“We decided to be a bit more adventurous and try Switzerland by train.”

"The stress free way to travel"

Having previously used the train to travel to the French ski resorts. We decided to be a bit more adventurous and try Switzerland by train. Read more
Journey:
Eurostar + TGV
Author:
Scott Taylor

“Having never been on the Eurostar before, the experience felt exciting”

"A very different experience to flying"

Having done the same trip to La Tania with a group of friends for the last three years, it was almost default mode to end up looking at flights when trying... Read more
Journey:
Eurostar Ski Train (daytime)
Author:
Christopher Walker

"Luxurious train seats, a bar, a relaxed atmosphere and a some breathtaking scenery" (La Rosiere, France)

Having had a great skiing holiday, I thought I would share my experience with anyone who is contemplating a skiing trip. We went for a family break... Read more
Resort:
La Rosiere
Journey:
Eurostar Ski Train (daytime)
Author:
Amy Rice

Travelling by train turned our journey into a wonderful family adventure (Sainte Foy, France)

Our half term ski week began with our group all meeting up at St Pancras to take the 6pm Eurostar train to Paris. The children were super excited to finish… Read more
Journey:
Eurostar + couchette sleeper train
Author:
Nancy McDonnell

By around 10am we were at the bottom of the chair lift ready to go skiing! (La Clusaz, France)

My journey to La Clusaz began by meeting up with 24 excited folks, some of whom I was meeting for the first time, at St Pancras International station… Read more
Journey:
Eurostar + couchette sleeper train
Author:
Sassan Darvish

"You feel like you have journeyed to the Alps rather than being plonked down in them" (Montgenevre, France)

"By taking the train you get right to the heart of the resort with no long transfers (to Oulx from Paris is the quickest way to Montgenevre in this case). Read more
Resort:
Montgenevre
Journey:
Eurostar + TGV
Author:
Susan Ring

“At half term the train was cheaper and proved far less hassle than flying” (Avoriaz, France)

"At half term the train was cheaper for us - two adults and a 16 year old - than plane and you get closer to the resort, easier with luggage, and greener… Read more
Resort:
Avoriaz
Journey:
Eurostar + couchette sleeper train
Author:
Rosie Carmichael

Review of ski holiday by train to Les Arcs, France

Kieran says: "We travelled in the daytime, taking the Eurostar at 7.25am from St Pancras and then transferred from the Gare du Nord to the Gare du... Read more

Resort:
Les Arcs
Journey:
Eurostar + TGV
Author:
Kieran Lee

Review of ski holiday by train to Les Menuires, France

Kieran says: " I organised a trip for me and a few friends to Le Bettaix, staying with the highly recommended... Read more

Resort:
Les Menuires
Journey:
Eurostar + TGV
Author:
Kieran Mansley

Review of ski holiday by train to Les Gets, France

Benita says: "Travelling by train seemed to be the most logical and pleasurable way for all 10 friends to get to the mountain. Plus some of us... Read more

Resort:
Les Gets
Journey:
Eurostar + couchette sleeper train
Author:
Benita Ferrari

Review of ski holiday by train to Les Arcs, France

John says: "If you want fast access to the slopes there is not much better than Les Arc which, is the closest to Bourg St Maurice, has spectacular... Read more

Resort:
Les Arcs
Journey:
Eurostar Ski Train (overnight)
Author:
John McNamara

Review of ski holiday by train to Val Thorens, France

Ryan says: “Travelling to Val Thorens by train was an enlightening experience to say the least. I had never taken an overnight sleeper before, but... Read more

Resort:
Val Thorens
Journey:
Eurostar Ski Train (overnight)
Author:
Ryan Chitty

Review of ski holiday by train to Megeve, France

Susan says: "We chose to catch the first Eurostar to Paris which arrived bang on time and gave us over an hour to get to Gare de Lyon – an easy... Read more

Resort:
Megeve
Journey:
Eurostar + TGV
Author:
Susan Turnbull

Review of ski holiday by train to Alpbach, Austria

John says: "My wife Joanna and two children, Augusta and Fenella, travelled to Alpback in Austria by train for the February 2012 half term, with... Read more

Resort:
Alpbach
Journey:
Author:
John Redding

Review of ski holiday by train to Alpe d'Huez, France

Ashley says: "The good thing about train versus plane is that you’re on the ground level the whole time so no need to stress about packing liquid... Read more

Resort:
Alpe d'Huez
Journey:
Eurostar + TGV
Author:
Ashley Dell

Review of ski holiday by train to Tignes, France

Shelley says: "I happened to be reading a consumer magazine after Christmas and saw a link to the Snowcarbon website. This was to solve all my... Read more

Resort:
Tignes
Journey:
Eurostar + couchette sleeper train
Author:
Shelley Jones

Review of ski holiday by train to Les Arcs, France

Nick says: "I have travelled to the Alps using both the Eurostar "Ski Train" and using Eurostar to Paris followed by SNCF sleeper train. Whilst... Read more
Resort:
Les Arcs
Journey:
Eurostar + couchette sleeper train
Author:
Nick Earle

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