You now have two choices to reach your favourite resorts.
Travel from central
London or
Kent on either of the Eurostar services between
20 December 2013 and 12
April 2014 and remember your skis or board travels for free!
French Alps from £149 return
Book our direct service to the French Alps with easy access to
Courchevel, Val D'
Isere, Meribel and many more.
Swiss Alps
The Swiss Alps service is a connecting service from Eurostar and
TGV Lyria, the high speed
operator Between
France and
Switzerland. This service operates on selected Saturdays and calls at Vallorbe,
Aigle,
Martigny,
Visp and
Brig taking you closer than ever to resorts such as Zermatt,
Verbier, Saas-Fee and more.
Eurostar / Ski:
http://www.eurostar.com/ski
Resorts in the French Alps
There are all sorts of resorts out there accessible with a short coach ride from your arrival station. Pick the right one for you.
Courchevel
Courchevel is part of the vast
Three Valleys ski area, so there's enough varied terrain within reach to keep all ability levels happy for weeks.
Tignes
Whether you're trying snowsports for the first time, looking to ride the superpipe used in the
Winter X-Games
Europe, or just hoping to perfect your off-piste riding, Tignes has something to offer everyone.
Val Thorens
Val Thorens lies at the top of one of the valleys, above
Les Menuires and
St Martin de
Belleville. Generally more suited to beginner and intermediate skiing, advanced skiers have the whole of the Three Valleys at their ski tips.
Les Arcs
Said to be the home of snowboard, les
Arcs is a collection of very separate and different bases which all offer superb access to the brilliant and hugely varied
Paradiski area.
Val d'Isère
If you want to glam it up and be seen in one of the trendiest locations in the
Alps then Val d'Isère could definitely be a resort for you.
Resorts in the Swiss Alps
Your Swiss Alps ski train tickets will be valid to Vallorbe, Aigle, Martigny, Visp & Brig stations. There are easy connections from the stations to resorts using the network of local trains or buses which can be booked separately.
Zermatt
Sitting against a stunning mountain backdrop, including the 4478m
Matterhorn and 4634m
Monte Rosa, the
Swiss resort of Zermatt claims a rich mountaineering heritage
and a place as one of the most iconic resorts in the Alps.
Saas Fee
Saas Fee is a car free chocolate box resort in the Valais region of the Swiss Alps.
Verbier
Verbier is one of Europe's meccas for off-piste riding and combines serious skiing with serious chic, the town itself is pretty and has managed to retain much of its character and charm. Combined with its vibrant nightlife, it is one the hotspots of the Alps.
Other ski resorts
From Aigle station you can easily reach Les
Portes du Soleil region including Châtel,
Avoriaz and
Les Gets. Use Martigny station to get to
Chamonix.
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- published: 07 Aug 2013
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