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Take the train to the Alps


Party-trains to the slopes
Going skiing or snowboarding this winter? Avoid airport queues and long transfers and take the Rail Europe Snow Train to the French Alps! The trains travel overnight, departing on a Friday evening and stopping at a number of stations in the Alps on Saturday morning before arriving at Bourg St Maurice. Enjoy eight days on the slopes before returning the following Saturday evening!
Benefits...
- Up to eight days' skiing
- Short transfers to resort
- Free ski and snowboard carriage
- Onboard bar / disco
- Accommodation in six-berth couchette
Rail Europe operates two Snow Trains...
Waterloo - Paris - Alps (Eurostar)
Eurostar service from Waterloo International on Friday afternoon. There is no need to change stations in Paris, simply transfer to the Snow Train at Gare du Nord, arriving in the French Alps early on Saturday morning.
Folkestone - Calais - Alps (Eurotunnel)
Meet at Folkestone before boarding a coach for a Eurotunnel crossing to Calais. Upon arrival in Calais, the coach transfers you to Calais Ville train station where you will board the SNCF overnight train, arriving in the French Alps early on Saturday morning.
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