On the right track: London to the Alps

So you will be in London this northern winter, but fancy a few days skiing in the Alps?

Eurostar Group has announced details of the brand-new Eurostar Snow train service leaving from London to the Alps via Lille Europe.

With fares starting from £99, ski and snowboard enthusiasts can head to the pistes by making a connection in Lille before continuing their journey on a Eurostar continental train.

Tickets are now on sale and can be purchased via Eurostar.com.

The new service offers customers a sustainable alternative to flying - and now crowded airports - with more stops in the Alps than ever before. Eurostar Snow will take travellers to top ski resorts including Chambéry, Albertville, Moutiers and Aime-La Plagne, before arriving in Bourg-Saint-Maurice, its final destination.

Departing from London from December 16, Eurostar Snow will run for eight weekends throughout the ski season. Leaving on Saturday mornings, the train will arrive at the slopes in perfect time for après-ski.

Francois Le Doze, Chief Commercial Officer, Eurostar Group: “We're proud to offer our customers a sustainable travel option to the Alps by launching our first connecting service as Eurostar Group. 

"With a quick and easy connection, competitive pricing and five stops to choose from, passengers can enjoy a seamless experience with us from the city of London to the snow-capped mountains of France.”

Passengers benefit from a generous luggage allowance offering each traveller two suitcases, one piece of hand luggage and skis or snowboard at no extra cost.