Does Val Thorens have a train station?
Does Val Thorens have a train station?
Nearest train station to Val Thorens There is no train station in Val Thorens but this doesn’t mean that you can’t come here by train. Moûtiers, just down the valley, boasts an international train station (officially called the ‘Gare de Moûtiers-Salins-Brides-les-Bains’) with connections to London and Paris.
Where does the 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 the ski train still running?
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.
Where does the snow train go to?
The Eurostar daytime train departs from London St Pancras station each Saturday morning of the winter season (21st December 2019 through to 04th April 2020) and travels via Ashford International directly to the French Alps.
What is the best way to get to Val Thorens?
The closest airport to Val Thorens is Chambery, but it has a limited choice of airlines and flights. Geneva (GVA) is the next closest airport, followed by Grenoble (GNB) then Lyon (LYS). The transfer time to Val Thorens is just over 3 hours, although this depends on the traffic and weather.
How long is transfer from Geneva to Val Thorens?
about 2 hours and 30 minutes
Geneva airport to Val Thorens transfer time is about 2 hours and 30 minutes depending on traffic and weather conditions. Be aware the drive can take much longer on popular weekends or when the snow sets in.
Will the 2022 ski train run?
This week the train operator announced that services to Marne-la-Vallée (for Disneyland Paris) wouldn’t run until late March 2022.
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. On connecting trains to the slopes, they’ll count as one of your pieces of luggage.
Where do British skiers train?
A day and the life, training at the British Ski Academy in Pila, Italy.
Do you need a car in Val Thorens?
Self-Drive Parking in Val Thorens is no problem with 24 hour manned car parks and a total of 3500 parking spaces. The resort is however a car free resort, so you can drive to your hotel and drop off your luggage but you must then leave your car in one of the resorts many indoor or outdoor car parks.
