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National GeographicSep 12

Take a Sleeper Train to This Sustainable French Ski Resort

A Paris railway station on a miserable, rainy January night feels worlds away from sunny alpine slopes and high-altitude soft powder. But vintage train carriages emblazoned with ‘Les Arcs’, ‘La Plagne ...

UK tour operator chartering sleeper train for 2025-26

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Gare de LyonSightBelle époque-style railway station in Paris
Pegasus TrainsPlaceOffers low-impact alternative to flying or driving
TravelskiPlaceUK tour operator chartering sleeper train for 2025-26
Elsewhere
Ski HutRestaurantLa Plagne, FranceHires secondhand ski and snowboard equipment at lower prices
Flocon VertPlaceLa Plagne, FranceAward for destinations committed to sustainability
Mountain RidersPlaceLa Plagne, FranceNon-profit protecting the alpine environment
PopAlp hotelHotelLa Plagne, FranceSki-in, ski-out hotel with vintage gondola in hall
Chalet Hotel ChristinaHotelLa Plagne, FranceLa Plagne’s first hotel, opened in 1961
Grande RochetteSightLa Plagne, FranceSummit with spectacular views at 2,508 meters
Mira routeTrailLa Plagne, FranceLong, wide, family-friendly ski run
ParadiskiSightLa Plagne, France425km of interconnected skiing across seven peaks
Vanoise National ParkSightLa Plagne, FrancePark offering superb off-piste and backcountry skiing
Roche de Mio GondolaSightLa Plagne, FranceRefurbished lift offering faster connections to Live 3,000
AéroliveSightLa Plagne, FranceOpen-air cabin experience with 360-degree views
La Plagne Olympic Bobsleigh TrackSightLa Plagne, FranceBobsleigh run built for the 1992 Winter Olympics
La CembraieTrailLa Plagne, FranceNature reserve with Swiss stone pines, accessible by snowshoes
Aime-La Plagne stationTrain stationLa Plagne, FranceRailway station serving La Plagne

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Take a Sleeper Train to This Sustainable French Ski Resort