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The GuardianOct 24

Fast track to the slopes: 12 European ski resorts by rail – in less time than you may think

For skiers looking to reduce their carbon footprint, rail travel from the UK to the Alps has never been quicker or easier. Here’s how to get there Speeding effortlessly towards the slopes by train, you might wonder why you ever flew to a ski resort. On paper, it seems a short hop by plane; in reality, airport queues, cramped flights and long transfers can mean the journey eats up a whole day. M…

connects UK skiers to TNE via Paris or Brussels

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  • EurostarPlaceconnects UK skiers to TNE via Paris or Brussels
  • Peak RetreatsPlaceFrench ski specialist
  • Elsewhere
  • St AntonNeighborhoodSt. Anton am Arlberg, Austriarenowned for après-ski with celebrated terraces
  • Travelski Night ExpressPlaceMoûtiers, Francesleeper train with cafe-bar-restaurant, retro decor
  • NightjetPlaceSalzburg, Austriasleeper train to Salzburgerland region
  • Eurostar SnowPlaceLille, Franceflagship ski service, carries skis and snowboards free
  • Ski Flight FreePlaceLondon, United Kingdomsustainable ski-travel campaign
  • InghamsPlaceLondon, United Kingdomski tour operator with rail-inclusive packages
  • Hotel PostHotelSt. Anton am Arlberg, Austriaoffers seven nights half-board with rail travel
  • BöglalmRestaurantAlpbach, Austriaserves gorgeous Tyrolean dishes
  • Hotel AlphofHotelAlpbach, Austriafour-star hotel with doubles from £955pp
  • Sainte-FoySightSainte-Foy-Tarentaise, Francecosy, quiet ambience with traditional dishes
  • Panorama apartmentPlaceSainte-Foy-Tarentaise, Francethree-bedroom self-catering apartment
  • Le ComptoirRestaurantLa Rosière, Franceoffers après-ski and DJ sets
  • L’Accroche-CœurHotelLa Rosière, Francetraditional chalet-hotel with double rooms
  • Chez Pépé NicolasRestaurantLes Menuires, Franceserves hearty, locally sourced Savoyard meals
  • Hôtel Les Menuires Les BruyèresHotelLes Menuires, Franceoffers B&B with rail travel and ski pass
  • Hôtel AnovaHotelMontgenèvre, Franceoffers B&B in a suite with rail travel
  • Summit BikePlacePeisey-Vallandry, Franceoffers electric snow-biking sessions
  • Hotel ÉmeraudeHotelPeisey-Vallandry, Franceski-in-ski-out, fully renovated hotel
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