How to Get There

We have arranged 3 modes of transport to get you to Alpe d’Huez:

1. Flight from Gatwick
2. Eurostar from Waterloo
3. Snowtrain from Dover

Each type of transport will be accompanied by a Tall Stories rep, who will meet you at check-in and accompany you all the way to Alpe d’Huez.

There are 2 departures from Gatwick: one at 6.30 and one at 9:00.

Eurostar passengers will be charged a supplement of £55 per head

Snowtrain passengers are entitled to a refund of £15 per head

Snowtrain and Eurostar services are subject to availability. Please call Tall Stories to confirm.

There are also flights available from Manchester and Birmingham.

For those people making their own way, we can offer a discount of £75.
 

By Train By Plane With either train you can actually get an extra 2 days skiing if you want. However please note that you will have to pay for an extended lift pass and ski hire. We suggest the 8-day pass option to include both Saturdays. If you get the 6-day pass, upon your arrival you can either: Relax for the day Use the free ski lifts Buy a half-day ski pass (after 12:30) (for about £18). You can pre-book an 8-day Ski Pass the supplement will be £35. Couchettes There are 6 couchettes to a sleeping compartment. Couchettes (will be allocated to all passengers travelling by train. If you wish to share a compartment at on the train please notify Tall Stories of this at the time of booking. We will do our best to accommodate your wish. All other couchette places will be pre-allocated. If you’ve booked late you may not have any alternative other than to fly, as the trains do fill up early. The flights leave early Saturday morning (and I mean early) from Gatwick. The exact flight times cannot be confirmed until closer to the time (but expect an early morning flight both ends). Last year we flew with Monarch. The flight time is just over an hour, in fact by the time you’ve had your Vodka Martini and your dubious in flight meal it’s time to buckle up for the descent. The transfer is around 4 hours (landslides permitting). Advantages More comfortable and civilised. In-flight nosh. The pilot might ask you out for dinner if you’re a lady, or the steward if you’re a guy. Disadvantages £14 carriage to pay for your own skis. More likely to be delayed than the trains. Longer transfer than the trains. Flight times Gatwick There are two Gatwick flights available: Depart Gatwick       06.30 Arrive Grenoble      08.55 Arrive Alpe d’Huez   10.55 Or… Depart Gatwick     9:00 Arrive Grenoble      Arrive Alpe d’Huez 13.25   Manchester Depart Manchester  15.15 Arrive Grenoble        18.00 Arrive Alpe d’Huez   20.00 There is a £26 per head supplement for this flight Birmingham Depart Birmingham    13.30 Arrive Grenoble        16.20 Arrive Alpe d’Huez   18.20 There is a £25 per head supplement for this flight Snow Train Eurostar You have to get yourself to Dover where you will board a ferry at 17:30 on the Friday evening, arriving at Calais at 20.00. You then identify your baggage and board a train to Chambery where you arrive at 07.30 on the Saturday. A transfer bus then takes 2 hours to resort. Advantages Enjoy 2 more days on the piste (extended lift pass required), including Saturday which is the quietest day of the week. You might get a bed and maybe a good night’s sleep. With a Disco on board the partying starts early. Delays less frequent than flying. You have to carry luggage a little bit more than the plane, but no charge for ski carriage. Disadvantages The train can get rowdy (you may not get much sleep). You’ve got to get to Dover, expect to pay £35 to park for the week. You will have to take at least the afternoon off work on the Friday. This leaves from Waterloo at 16.00 on the Friday evening, arriving at Paris at 20.00 You then have 2 hours to play in Paris (your luggage is guarded for you). At 10:00pm you collect your luggage and board another train for the 10:30pm departure to Chambery (arriving 5:20am). There is then a 2 hours transfer by bus to resort. Advantages Enjoy 2 more days on the piste (extended lift pass required), including Saturday which is the quietest day of the week. With a Disco on board, you can bop or drop into bed. You can avoid the notorious Saturday morning queue at the Ski Hire shop. You depart from Waterloo. Delays less frequent than flying. 2 hours in Paris. You have to carry luggage a little bit more than the plane, but no charge for ski carriage. Disadvantages The train can get rowdy. £55 more expensive than the snow train/plane. You will need to take the Friday afternoon off work.