Fast track to the slopes: 12 European ski resorts by rail – in less time than you may think
For skiers looking to reduce their carbon footprint, rail travel from the UK to the Alps has never been quicker or easier.
According to The Guardian, for skiers looking to reduce their carbon footprint, rail travel from the UK to the Alps has never been quicker or easier.
Here’s how to get there Speeding effortlessly towards the slopes by train, you might wonder why you ever flew to a ski resort. On paper, it seems a short hop by plane; in reality, airport queues, cramped flights and long transfers can mean the journey eats up a whole day.
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- European, UK, Alps, Speeding
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