Snow Train ski holidays

Eurostar snow train to the French Alps; rail ski holidays 2024/2025

Departing on Saturdays from the wonderful International Eurostar hub at London St Pancras International, take a simple and very short connection at Lille and then relax to a choice of Chambéry, Albertville, Moûtiers-Salins-Brides-Les-Bains, Aime-la-Plagne, or Bourg-Saint-Maurice. The return journey is in reverse on the Sunday so you are gaining an extra days skiing. No traffic, no stress, and enjoy the comfort that you are minimising your carbon output.
Rail ski holidays to the French Alps
The Eurostar snow train from London St Pancras to the French Alps is an enjoyable and relaxing experience; passing through rural France to the snow peaked Alps offers a scenic and civilised way to travel.

Upon arriving at Lille you will change platforms and set off again within around 20 minutes, so there is no hanging around and you’ll be straight on your way to the French Alps by the snow train
The return journey is simply the rail travel in reverse on a Sunday. Arrive at your ski rail station no later than 20 minutes before departure. When your snow train arrives at Lille Europe you will transit through security and border control before boarding the Eurostar snow train.

Snow train Eurostar on board

Snow train between London and Lille

There is ample space for larger luggage and winters ports equipment bigger bags on board. Please do check the luggage allowances and rules on sport equipment before travelling.
All seats have device plug in access and wi-fi connection.
There is a wonderful choice of food and beverages on board at the Eurostar Café. However, if you are fortunate enough to be travelling in Eurostar Plus then you will benefit from the waiter service meals at your seat. Just take a look at the food on board.

Snow train between Lille and the French Alps

Your rail travel to the French Alps will has a snack bar but again if you are travelling in Eurostar Plus you will benefit from the waiter service at your seat. All seats have free onboard wi-fi and a plug sockets.

On arrival at the French Alps

Stops at Chambéry, Albertville, Moûtiers-Salins-Brides-Les-Bains, Aime-la-Plagne or Bourg-Saint-Maurice are swift so be sure to be ready and alight promptly.
Transfers will be waiting at your destination stations to whisk you up to your resort in a matter of minutes it some cases.
All passport checks are done in the UK so there is no need to queue at passport control in France; just grab your bags and go! We are also offering Equipment and Lift Pass included on the 7th day for no extra cost!