EUROSTAR has confirmed that a popular holiday route is set to return later this year. Those keen on skipping summer and craving the cold months are in for a treat as they will be able to get a train straight to a dreamy winter destination. The Eurostar Snow will return to London this winter, transporting travellers from the city to the French Alps just in time for Christmas.
The sole focus of the Eurostar's Alpine Journey is ski season. Skiers and snowboarders can board the train at St Pancras and get to the Alps in time for après-ski. Upon arriving in Lille from London, guests will need to make a quick transfer to the next train that will transport them to the mountains.
It will pass across the French Alps, making stops at the resorts of Bourg St. Maurice, Chambery, Albertville, Moutier, Aime La Plagne, and Landry. The number of weekend departures offered by Eurostar during the ski season will increase to 11 from eight in the forthcoming season.
The service, which costs £139 for a single journey, will launch on December 21 and run until the end of the 2025 ski season. It comes as the train operator plans to place an order with train manufacturers in a bid to expand its fleet and replace its older rolling stock. Once Eurostar has replaced its older carriages, it will be able to expand its fleet by 33 per cent from 51 to 67 trains.
This means that 16 will be brand new, while the rest will replace older trains as they need improvements. According to the Financial Times , Eur.