Travelling by Train to Sainte Foy

Fast & Convenient, Take the Train to Bourg St Maurice

Information About Travelling by Train

  • You can still travel to the French Alps outside of the ski season but train schedules differ, so please check in advance.

  • A return journey with Eurostar/TGV to the French Alps is a good environmentally friendly choice.

  • Don’t forget Sainte Foy is only 20 minutes away from the train station at Bourg St Maurice.

  • Travelling by train is relaxing, no packing and unpacking luggage at security gates, not having to weigh your luggage, how wonderful to carry what you want.

  • You could choose to spend an additional night in Paris on your way – fabulous idea to make the whole holiday experience even more magical.

Eurostar/TGV Bourg-St. Maurice

Travelling by Train to Bourg Saint Maurice during the winter season

During the winter you can take the Eurostar train from London St Pancras to Paris, then a fast TGV to Chambery and then a local train or bus to Bourg Saint Maurice.

  • The Eurostar travels from London St Pancras to Paris Gare du Nord

  • Transfer on the french Metro or via taxi (just over 4km) to Paris Gare du Lyon.

  • From Paris Gare du Lyon, via TGV (fast long distance french train) to Chambery.

  • From Chambery, via TER (local french train) or bus to Bourg Saint Maurice.

  • The journey time is roughly 8-10+ hours depending on date, time and season.

  • Book your train via The Trainline or SNCF

Once you arrive at Bourg Saint Maurice, you’ll need a transfer either by bus or taxi to Sainte Foy which is a 20 minute drive up the mountain.

Transfers are popular so we do suggest that as soon as you have booked your accommodation and decided to travel by train do get in touch with our team so we can help organise a transfer to Ste Foy Resort.

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