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Travel and Location...
Travel and Location...How to get to Ste Foy
Flights and transfers to the Alps…
Most people find travelling by air the most convenient method of getting to and from the Alps. We offer complimentary airport transfers when booking a 7 day holiday subject to the conditions below. We will greet you at the airport with a warm welcome and happy smile. Transfers from Grenoble or Chambery take around two to two and a half hours, Lyon is two and a half to three hours and Geneva is three hours. Rest and relax on our minibus. Your driver provides you with up to date information on the resort and snow conditions. The minibus will make a brief stop half way through the journey allowing you to stretch your legs and use a WC.
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| To ensure our complimentary transfers are available, please book your arrival day flights to arrive in the afternoon (between 2pm and 5pm) and your departure day flights to depart early afternoon (between 1pm and 3pm) to/from either Chambery, Grenoble, Lyon or Geneva in that order of preference/distance from chalet. Minibuses on the day of arrival arrive at the airports no earlier than 1pm so if you book an early arrival you will have to wait. Minibuses on the day of departure will depart no later than 9.00am so if you book flight departing later than 2pm, you will have to wait at the airport. Complimentary transfers are based upon 8 sharing a minibus unless otherwise agreed, minibuses will be allocated to your group accordingly however when there are less than 8 in one minibus we may ask you to share with other guests going to the same resort and we will ensure any wait times will be kept to a minimum. Transfers from/to Bourg St Maurice (arrives 06.42 or 18.51, departs 09.50 or 22.00) for the train station are complimentary on arrival/departure days only (charges apply on other days). Early arrivals by train or self-drive only for an extra day´s skiing can be accommodated, please ask for further details (conditions apply). There is no extra discount for self-drive. Baby car seats and booster seats will be arranged for children and infants. Complimentary transfers are not available under any other conditions and it is the Group Leader´s responsibility that all your group members are aware of these conditions. |
 
Important Notes...
- Baggage Allowance with most carriers is 20kgs per person with 10kg for hand luggage, Ryanair only allow 15kg and 5kg hand luggage. Some carriers like Ryanair and Easyjet charge for luggage in the hold. Watch out as they are now thinking about charging for check in services and toilet use on the plane!
- Ski bag carriage should be booked in advance (approx £15 per bag per flight).
- Infants under 2 years travel free on flights when sharing a seat with parent.
- Airports are very busy during the ski season, please check in at least three hours before your flight.
- DON’T FORGET YOUR VALID PASSPORT! (If you are not a UK passport holder please check your visa status).
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Get the train…
The Eurostar train is a great way of travelling and it can be a time efficient and hassle free journey, particularly if it’s easy for you to get to the new St Pancras station, London or Ashford in Kent. It’s a comfortable and relaxing way to get to the Alps without the stress of the airports. There are usually no changes throughout the journey and you arrive in Aime or Bourg St. Maurice, only 20 minutes from the chalet! We will greet you at the station. The provisional timetable is listed below.
| Outbound |
Depart Saturdays |
| St Pancras (London) |
Dep - 10.00 |
| Ashford (Kent) |
Dep - 10.47 |
| Bourg St Maurice |
Arr - 18.51 |
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| Return |
Depart Saturdays |
| Bourg St Maurice |
Dep - 09.50 |
| Ashford |
Arr - 15.36 |
| St Pancras |
Arr - 16.11 |
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You can also arrange travel on the overnight Snow Train which allows 8 days skiing. The Snow Train departs from London at 19.39 (depending on date) and arrives in Bourg St. Maurice early morning at 06.42. The return departs from Bourg St. Maurice at 22.00 and arrives in London in the morning at 07.16. There is free ski and snowboard carriage. We do not recommend the overnight train for guests travelling with children or for people who find it difficult to sleep on a train. Should you choose this option it is important to note that you are expected to ski all day (hence the reason for taking the overnight train) and your chalet will not be acessible until 4pm.
Seats are in very short supply and availability is not guaranteed. Travel by rail is available from arond 17 December each year. Check in advised 60 minutes prior to departure.
Drive to the Alps…
Should you prefer to drive to the Alps, the cost of a car with four passengers averages about £80 per head for a round trip to the Tarentaise Valley if you live within 200 miles of Dover. The journey should take you no longer than nine hours from Calais. There are a number of different ways to cross the channel which includes the Channel Tunnel which takes approximately 35 minutes, a speed ferry (which can be the most cost effective) which gets you across in 50 minutes or a standard car ferry which normally takes around 90 minutes. Aim for a ferry departure from UK at around 0800 hrs. You should then arrive at the chalet between 1800 and 1900hrs. Please note that it is obligatory to carry snow chains when driving in the Alps. The route is easily navigated and follows autoroutes for 95% of the journey.
The tolls for a return journey are approximately 70 € each way. Payment by card or cash. Expect to pay approximately 1,32 € per litre for petrol on the autoroute, diesel is over 10% cheaper
Please note: Please be aware that the chalets will be available for your use from 4pm on the changeover day. By prior arrangement, we are happy to provide you with a room after 9am in which to store your luggage, refresh and get changed. We would like to advise you that occasionally on changeover days there could be some overlap of incoming and outgoing guests.
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