How much does the Eurostar Ski Train cost?
How much does the Eurostar Ski Train cost?
Usually, the lead-in fare for the Eurostar Ski Train is £160 return per adult – i.e. that’s the cheapest it can be. However the reality is that on peak dates, even if you book as soon as the train goes on sale, trains are priced at about £300 – £500 return.
Is Eurostar running the Ski Train?
Eurostar’s ski train to the French Alps This winter, we’ve teamed up with our friends at Travelski, who’ll be offering direct trains to the Alps as part of a package. You can also hit the slopes by taking the Eurostar to Paris, then hopping on a TGV train to Moûtiers and Bourg-Saint-Maurice.
Will the Eurostar ski train run in 2022?
On what dates? The Eurostar ski train (Travelski Express) runs overnight on Friday nights southbound from 18 December 2021 to 9 April 2022. It will return northbound by day on Saturdays from 26 December 2021 to 16 April 2022.
What is the best month to ski in France?
With the days getting longer and the slopes quieter, March and April are great months for French ski holidays. As winter turns to spring, the weather in the Alps starts to warm up and the daylight hours get longer, meaning you’ll get more time on the slopes and you won’t have to wrap up quite as much.
How long does the Eurostar ski train take?
Train to the Alps update for winter 2021-22 The Compagnie des Alpes which owns much of the ski lift infrastructure in the northern French Alps has charted a direct Eurostar train which will operate out and back (London to the Alps) for 16 weeks of the winter.
Where does the Eurostar ski train stop?
The Eurostar ski service stops at Moûtiers, Aime-la-Plagne and Bourg-Saint-Maurice, with return services departing from Moûtiers and Bourg-Saint-Maurice only. All the top resorts are accessible by coach from these train stations – including La Plagne, Méribel, Courchevel, Tignes and Les Arcs.
Is Eurostar stopping at Ashford?
Important: Due to the impact of coronavirus and the subsequent pressure put on our business, we’ve made a decision to focus on our busiest city centre stations. As a result, our trains will no longer be stopping at Ashford International or Ebbsfleet International until the end of 2022 at the earliest.
Is it better to ski in the morning or afternoon?
The snow conditions are usually better in the morning, as the slopes are always freshly groomed. Also, there is a higher chance that the slopes will be more empty if you go skiing quite early.
Can I take snowboard on Eurostar?
On Eurostar ski trains direct to the Alps, you can take your skis or snowboard as well as your two-bag luggage allowance – Service currently unavailable. On connecting trains to the slopes, they’ll count as one of your pieces of luggage.
Can I take skis on Eurostar?
On Eurostar ski trains direct to the Alps, you can take your skis or snowboard as well as your two-bag luggage allowance – Service currently unavailable. You can take smaller things like cricket bats and snooker cues as part of your normal luggage allowance, as long as they fit in a case no longer than 85cm.
