By Annick Dournes & Frederic de Poligny
“Revealing the Wonders of La Plagne: A Paradise in the French Alps”
At last British tourists are able to travel again to France. If you are fully vaccinated and tested negative for Covid you can freely go on holiday in French ski resorts. It is made even simpler with the Travel Ski Express, a quick train service that will take you directly from London to the French Alps. Expected to start on December 26th 2021 it will finally be launched on January 28.
As soon as the news was announced thousands of reservations were made and people in the ski resorts are delighted to welcome back British tourists. This is high time to take advantage of the Travel Ski Express that proposes exclusive packages including in a single reservation a door-to-door transportation from London to six renowned French ski resorts, plus accommodation, plus lift pass. This one-click option will save you time and stress while suiting all budgets and expectations.
Here is what you will get in your package:
– Eurostar tickets from London St Pancras to Moutiers or Bourg St Maurice railway station in France, at the foot of the Alps. Direct trains leave London on Fridays’ evening at 8:04 pm and take you to the Alps early Saturday morning.
– Direct transfer with no waiting time from Moutiers or Bourg St Maurice by road to your chosen ski resort.
– A wide choice of accommodation in hotels, vacation village, chalet or apartment.
– A seven-day lift pass
– Transfer back to the railway station by road on the following Saturday morning.
– Direct Eurostar train to be back in London in late afternoon.
To enhance your experience you can also buy optional choices such as Premier seats on board the Eurostar, ski hire, VIP transfer to the ski resort and ski school. These options can be secured at the time of booking or added later at your convenience. In any case you will benefit preferential prices on a range of extras including equipment hire, ski school and food deliveries.
The Travel Ski Express can take you to six renowned French ski resorts:
1- Tignes is only a 40-minute drive from Moutiers railway station. This high altitude resort offers snow-sure holidays and a wide range of accommodation. The ski area is really big with 300 km of slopes. You can also enjoy six set slalom tracks, one mogul skiing track, two snowparks and one gliss’park. Designed for ski lovers!
2- Les Arcs: close to the Vanoise National Park this resort proposes five different areas, each one with its own spirit and atmosphere. From a true Savoyard village to innovating architecture, from family activities to nightlife and clubbing, from 5-star to small budget accommodation… there is something for everyone in Les Arcs.
3- La Plagne has been welcoming families for over 50 years. At an altitude of 1,250 to 3,250 metres La Plagne proposes a wide range of activities (ski, surf, snowshoe trail…) for all levels and age.
4- Val d’Isère: Considered as one of the very best French ski resort, Val d’Isère is synonymous with elegance, quality and wellbeing. With exceptional ski slopes, snow golf, snow biking, dog-sledding, snow mobiling… you’ll have plenty to do. Val d’Isère also have one of the best off-piste skiing areas.
5- Les Menuires: Set in the heart of the world famous “3 Valleys” ski area, Les Menuires is a very friendly resort. Connected to 6 other ski resorts it gives access to more than 600 km of ski slopes. One week won’t be enough to discover it all! During the winter season all kinds of activities are organised to entertain your whole family.
6- Meribel: With only wood and stone chalets Meribel looks like a typical mountain village. If you don’t like high concrete buildings spoiling the view, Meribel is made for you. Meribel is also part of the “3 Valleys” and you will enjoy all the sport activities while staying in a cosy village.
The Travel Ski Express will be operating every weekend of the winter season until a last departure on April 8th with a return to London on April 16th.
More info about Travelski Express, prices and booking options at:
www.uk.travelski.com
Text ©Annick Dournes
Photos ©Frederic de Poligny
