Inghams Ski has launched a new ski package for the 2023/24 season by train, offering a low-hassle, sustainable option for customers travelling to France.
Operated by Eurostar, the new Inghams Ski packages will serve the Val d’Isère, Tignes and Les Arcs ski areas.
Inghams Ski said it is committed to support the new Eurostar route by purchasing an allocation of 10 seats per week throughout the coming season, with the option to sell more on request.
Open for bookings from 31st August 2023, the new train will run for eight weekends from December 16th 2023, from London Kings Cross to Bourg-Saint-Maurice, with one easy platform change at Lille.
Previously, the only option for customers wishing to travel by train to this area of France was a station change in Paris.
On arrival in Bourg-Saint-Maurice, Inghams Ski guests will be transferred to their chosen resort.
Operating from Saturday to Sunday, the new train not only offers skiers and boarders a more sustainable travel option, but also an extra day to enjoy the slopes.
With traditional ski packages running Saturday to Saturday, Inghams Ski have arranged seven-day lift passes for the price of six for customers returning by train on the Sunday, with the option to store luggage in their hotel or chalet.
Customers will then be transferred on Saturday night to accommodation next to the station in Bourg-Saint-Maurice, ready for their return journey on Sunday morning.
Krissy Roe, Senior Sustainability Manager at Hotelplan UK and Inghams Ski said:
“We are so excited to be able to offer our customers a new, more sustainable travel option after a frustrating few years of debate around the ski train.
“We are proud to be one of Eurostar’s partners at the launch of this service and are committed to supporting them on this venture.
“As a business, the Hotelplan UK group of brands which includes Inghams Ski, has committed to cutting our emissions by 50% by 2030 so offering rail alternatives to favourite destinations is a key priority for us.
“We want to make it as easy and accessible as possible for our guests to enjoy experiencing train travel – travelling through the landscape, soaking it all in as they go.
“I’m writing this comment from a train between Zurich and Innsbruck in Austria, having travelled by Eurostar from London.
“It’s been a relaxing and care-free journey and the scenery on this last leg in particular is stunning. Travelling through, rather than above these special places is going to be a big part of the future of travel.”
Lead in Price:
8 nights half board at Hotel Ducs de Savoie, Val d’Isère. Departing 6th January 2024 from Kings Cross St. Pancras from £1298 per person including rail travel, transfers and overnight stay in Bourg-Saint-Maurice. Based on 2 adults sharing.
For more information, visit https://www.inghams.co.uk/eurostar-snow-train
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