Inghams Ski escalates its Eurostar snow train offerings while urging governmental backing for European rail travel. The initiative sees a significant seat increase due to popular demand.
- Eurostar’s extended operational period now includes December to February, incorporating half-term weeks, enhancing accessibility for ski enthusiasts.
- The train service supports prominent ski resorts like Val d’Isère, Tignes, and Les Arcs, reinstating the popular ‘Ski Train’ halted by COVID.
- Inghams offers enticing lift pass deals and logistics to ensure seamless travel experiences for customers opting for rail over air travel.
- The call for governmental support emphasises the need for improved pricing and infrastructure, making rail travel more widely accessible across the UK.
Inghams Ski has responded to an upsurge in demand by significantly increasing its seat allocation on the Eurostar snow train for the 2024–25 winter season. The push comes alongside a plea to the new government to provide critical support for inter-European rail travel. This advocacy aligns with Inghams’ commitment to more sustainable travel solutions and its strategic objective of halving its carbon emissions by 2030.
The Eurostar service will operate from December 21 to February 22, 2025, expanding its schedule to cover the crucial half-term weeks. This extended operational timeframe is designed to offer greater flexibility and convenience for travellers planning ski holidays. Key resorts served include the renowned Val d’Isère, Tignes, and Les Arcs, representing a significant return of the much-missed Ski Train service, once suspended due to the COVID pandemic.
Operational logistics have been carefully crafted, allowing customers the luxury of maximising their time on the slopes. Returning by train offers a unique advantage: skiers are granted a seven-day lift pass for the price of six. Customers can enjoy a full Saturday on the mountain slopes before embarking on their return journey the following day. Accommodations have been conveniently arranged next to Bourg-Saint-Maurice station for seamless travel transition.
John Mansell, managing director at Inghams Ski, expressed enthusiasm over the extended Eurostar timetable, citing it as a triumph for the partnership with Eurostar. Inghams has ambitiously expanded its offerings, and now, with 25% of its global ski destinations accessible by train, it accentuates rail travel as more than a fleeting trend but a growing necessity for sustainability-conscious holidaymakers.
Further development is anticipated as Inghams plans to enhance rail connectivity to incorporate more destinations including Morzine and Avoriaz. This strategic expansion highlights an underlying move towards the integration of leisure travel with environmental stewardship. Leveraging the synergy of train travel within Europe requires governmental investment to optimise rail infrastructure and reduce costs, thereby extending its benefits beyond the traditional London and southeast catchment areas.
The ongoing evolution of Inghams Ski’s Eurostar offerings underscores the vital need for broader support of rail travel infrastructure from the UK government, thereby fostering sustainable tourism and accessibility.
