A Holiday in a Morzine Catered Chalet Just Got Easier

One of the most unpleasant aspects of embarking on a skiing holiday has always been the process of getting to the slopes. In the case of the French Alps resort of Morzine, catered chalet accommodation, fabulous ski conditions and ease of accessibility are just a few of the many reasons the resort is so popular – and now it's even easier to get there, by train.

The days of navigating airports and crowded flights along with the substantial baggage needed for a skiing holiday will be a thing of the past for those who choose to travel by train. As of October 9th, Eurostar has implemented a year-round solution to ease the burden of travel for UK passengers, making the slopes easier and faster to access.

Planes, Trains and Automobiles

The benefits of travelling by train versus plane are numerous. For visitors to Morzine, catered chalet holidays naturally necessitate lots of baggage and ski equipment – however airlines don’t make it easy, and getting everything and everyone there in one piece can prove costly. (Air travel itself has significantly risen in cost over the past few years with fees for additional baggage being the hardest hit.) These rising travel costs have caused many winter sports enthusiasts to rethink their plans, especially if they own their own equipment and wish to bring it with them. With the generous baggage allowance allowed on trains versus airlines it is wise to consider this form of transportation if you plan on bringing equipment with you. Faster and Better

As convenient as train travel has become, it also only seems to be getting better. Recently Eurostar introduced, in partnership with the international high-speed train service TGV Lyria, a new service to Geneva via Lille, which is scheduled to run year-round. Passengers can now travel to Geneva in a little over six hours, with faster transfers between the two connecting trains. Many skiers and snowboarders find travelling by train preferable due to greater space and comfort; with this easy access to Morzine, catered chalet holidays are expected to become more popular year-round outside the winter season.

Luxury and Speed

There are many benefits to travelling by train that go beyond the practical perks of cost and efficiency. The comfortable train ride can actually become part of your holiday as you sit back and relax, taking in the beautiful views of France and Switzerland on your way to your Morzine catered chalet. The resort's close proximity to Geneva makes this particular train route ideal for those heading to the slopes. This new train service also coincides with the refurbishment of the Lille train station, which is due to be unveiled in December 2014.

Travelling to the ski resorts of Morzine and Avoriaz has become a much more civilized experience thanks to these newly established train services. With this greater sense of accessibility and lower costs it is inevitable that the slopes will become even more popular in the near future.

Liz Olkowicz is the Business Development Manager for Ski and Summer Morzine, a tour operator, based in Surrey, offering tailor-made holidays in this delightful resort. The Morzine catered chalet accommodation is amongst the best in Europe and it is the perfect location from which to explore the French Alps. For a great-value Alpine holiday, call us.

Writer and Online Marketing Manager in London.