%20now%20travel%20independently%20to%20the%20Alps,%20so%20its%20not%20something%20to%20be%20wary%20of%20anymore.%20One%20of%20the%20biggest%20developments%20in%20the%20ski%20industry%20in%20the%20last%20ten%20years%20has%20been%20the%20switch%20from%20large%20tour%20operators%20to%20smaller%20companies%20and%20independent%20travel.%20Here%20is%20how%20to%20do%20it%20best.Your%20options%20are%20fairly%20simple:%20Planes,%20Trains,%20Auto%20mobiles...%20and%20Buses.By%20Plane:...){kind=link}
Best Ways to Travel to the Alps
A third of British Skiers and Boarders (350'000) now travel independently to the Alps
, so its not something to be wary of anymore. One of the biggest developments in the ski industry in the last ten years has been the switch from large tour operators to smaller companies and independent travel. Here is how to do it best.Your options are fairly simple: Planes, Trains, Auto mobiles... and Buses.By Plane: flying to the Alps is still the easiest and cheapest way to do things. Though to get the best deals you must know what you're doing. Luckily for you, now you do!Early Early Early. Book everything as early as possible.If you're really committed, then you can sign up to the airports email newsletter, and they'll tell you as soon as new flights are released. Doing this and you've got a good chancve of getting the 30 flights first.If you cant book early, then there is a huge market for last minute deals. These have pros and cons, you can wait and see where the snow is, and grab yourself a real bargain, but it can be a risk of course, and you dont always have the range of accomodation you want. But nothing ventured nothing gained, why not try it?Common sense- weigh your bags before you leave to save youself the fines and charges. Tie a bit of ribbon or something bright to your suitcases to make them more recognisable. Most importantly, get to the airport with LOADS of time to spare, airports can be stressful enough, theres no need to make it worse. Arrive with loads of time to spare, and things to keep you occupied while you wait.By Train: Maybe doesn't spring to mind instantly, but its one of the most comfortable ways of getting to your resort.France has an excellent high-speed train network called the TGV, these can get from Paris to the mountains in 5 hours, averaging over 170mph!If you're coming form London, then grab the Eurostar and you can get from the station to the chalet in under 8 hours.French rail prices are fixed, they dont go up last minute like English ones, and they get released 3 months in advance.The best route for the Central Alps (Chamonix, St Gervais, Megeve, Verbier, Morzine...) goes direct form Paris to St Gervais train station. There are then connecting trains or buses to the nearby resorts.By Car: Its a long drive, but can be good value. Calais to the central Alps is about 9 hours.Toll fees will add up to about 100, and you can add another 100 or so for petrol, but divide that betweena family of four and it works out great value.The joy of this route is flexibility. You can stop off on the way, maybe stop off for a day en route.Ferries are the easiest way to get into france, the most common route is Dover - Calais, but dont overlook Dunkirk (Dunquerque in French) or Boulonge as alternative routes that can give you a great deal.If you live further West, there are also Crossings from From Poole, Portsmouth, Plymouth, Weymouth, and Newhaven, with many of these crossings having the overnight option which breaks up the journey nicely if you've travelled from too far North.Booking ferries is easiest done online. There are price comparison website to find you the cheapest deals, but it may actually be cheaper to contact the ferry company direct.The EuroTunnel is another excellent alternative, they offer some great deals, its a very quick and painless crossing, and works out cheap for a whole carfull. Its not at all luxurious though, and theres no chance to wander round the duty free. Its function over fashion here.By Bus: Hours and hours on a bus to the Mountains sounds like many peoples idea of hell, but with new luxury coaches, and some great prices, it's really an option worth looking at.There are overnight bus routes, again, its not luxury, but you just sleep through the drive and arrive ready to ski the next day.Prices start from just 94 for a return, or for a little more you can opt for 'Royal Class' for a touch more comfort.There are also Friday departures, so you can get to resort in time to ski on Saturday!So there are more options than just the standard airport run, I hope I've helped.Best Ways to Travel to the Alps
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