{"id":2059,"date":"2019-03-22T12:03:43","date_gmt":"2019-03-22T12:03:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.skibasics.com\/news\/?p=2059"},"modified":"2022-01-25T18:05:56","modified_gmt":"2022-01-25T18:05:56","slug":"travel-tips-for-skiers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.skibasics.com\/news\/travel-tips-for-skiers\/","title":{"rendered":"Must Read Travel Tips for Skiers"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What with airport queues, checking in bags, charges for bringing equipment, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.skibasics.com\/travel\/transfers.htm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">airport transfers<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and all the rest, travelling to your chosen ski resort can sometimes be a logistical nightmare. We\u2019ve put together this guide of top <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.skibasics.com\/travel\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">travel tips<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for skiers to help you navigate this minefield so that you can relax into holiday mode before you even arrive here in Meribel.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.skibasics.com\/news\/travel-tips-for-skiers\/#Top_Travel_Tips_for_Skiers_%E2%80%93_Read_before_you_Travel\" >Top Travel Tips for Skiers &#8211; Read before you Travel!<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.skibasics.com\/news\/travel-tips-for-skiers\/#1_Dont_Pack_Too_Much\" >1) Don\u2019t Pack Too Much<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.skibasics.com\/news\/travel-tips-for-skiers\/#2_Book_a_Chalet_Company_That_Can_Help_with_Logistics\" >2) Book a Chalet Company That Can Help with Logistics<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.skibasics.com\/news\/travel-tips-for-skiers\/#3_Travelling_to_the_Alps%E2%80%A6\" >3) Travelling to the Alps&#8230;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.skibasics.com\/news\/travel-tips-for-skiers\/#%E2%80%A6BY_AIR\" >&#8230;BY AIR<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.skibasics.com\/news\/travel-tips-for-skiers\/#%E2%80%A6BY_TRAIN\" >&#8230;BY TRAIN<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.skibasics.com\/news\/travel-tips-for-skiers\/#%E2%80%A6BY_CAR\" >&#8230;BY CAR<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.skibasics.com\/news\/travel-tips-for-skiers\/#4_Relax_and_Leave_it_to_Us%E2%80%A6\" >4) Relax and Leave it to Us&#8230;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Top_Travel_Tips_for_Skiers_%E2%80%93_Read_before_you_Travel\"><\/span>Top Travel Tips for Skiers &#8211; Read before you Travel!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Dont_Pack_Too_Much\"><\/span>1) Don\u2019t Pack Too Much<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A vital way of making sure the journey to your chosen ski resort is as hassle-free as possible is to make sure that you pack light. Of course you need to make sure you pack all the essentials on your <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.skibasics.com\/news\/skiing-checklist\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">skiing checklist<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> such as warm clothing, sun-cream, goggles and lip balm, but you can mitigate problems in your journey to resort by making sure you don\u2019t go over your luggage allowance. We recommend weighing your bags and checking your airline\u2019s luggage allowances before you leave home.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We advise (certainly for your first ski trip) that you opt to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.skibasics.com\/meribel\/ski-hire.htm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">hire your ski equipment<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> here in Meribel. When you hire ski equipment, the ski hire shop has a duty to keep the kit in the best condition so you\u2019re always going to have the best quality gear. We strongly advise you to order your ski equipment prior to your holiday to maximise your all-important ski time, and to ensure that you get the cheapest deals. Depending on the carrier, ski carriage can sometimes cost up to \u00a3150 extra (each way), so renting ski equipment in resort is a great option for people looking to save on unnecessary additional flight charges. This too goes for transfers.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>* Top Travel Tip! <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you can, wear your bulkiest clothes and save the light layers for your bag. Use compression bags to condense bulky items such as fleeces to save packing space. And always roll your clothes to save bag space too!<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">* <\/span><b>Top Travel Tip! <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are taking your own ski equipment you\u2019ll need a ski bag and boot bag (ideally with wheels). Make sure you advise the airline before you travel if you are taking your own equipment as there will be a surcharge (and don\u2019t forget to tell the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.skibasics.com\/travel\/transfers.htm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">transfer company<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> too!)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Book_a_Chalet_Company_That_Can_Help_with_Logistics\"><\/span>2) Book a Chalet Company That Can Help with Logistics<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When booking a holiday in Meribel it will help you navigate the tricky logistics of getting to the resort if you book with a chalet company like Ski Basics who are on hand to offer their expertise and top travel tips for skiers arriving in resort. We\u2019re here to make your life easier! Not only will you get to experience the beautiful well-located chalets, impeccable service and delicious food when staying at a Ski Basics chalet, but we take care of all the details so you can enjoy a stress-free ski holiday with real flexibility and an affordable price tag. We offer the simplicity of group bookings, airport transfers, ski fitting and passes organised before you arrive. From suggesting the best board jump spots, routes around <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.skibasics.com\/meribel\/skiing.htm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Three Valleys<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to recommending a bar for the evening&#8217;s festivities, we can help take the headache out of your travel to Meribel letting you enjoy the ride. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not only that but our log-in personalised booking pages can be accessed by all members of your party to take the pain out of paying, organising transfers, your ski hire and passes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.skibasics.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Chalet-Boulangerie-e1553256107565.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1943 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.skibasics.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Chalet-Boulangerie-e1553256107565.png\" alt=\"travelling to meribel\" width=\"800\" height=\"376\" title=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 800px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 800\/376;\"><\/a><\/h3>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Travelling_to_the_Alps%E2%80%A6\"><\/span>3) Travelling to the Alps&#8230;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%A6BY_AIR\"><\/span>&#8230;BY AIR<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When travelling to the Alps from the UK or Ireland by air, there are four airports within easy transfer distance to Meribel (see below) and we advise using <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/skyscanner.net\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sky Scanner<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for great comparisons on flight tariffs.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Geneva Airport &#8211; <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Route de l&#8217;A\u00e9roport 21, 1215 Le Grand-Saconnex, Switzerland <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(<strong>2 hours<\/strong>)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lyon Airport &#8211; <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">69125 Colombier-Saugnieu, France <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(<strong>2 hours<\/strong>) <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chambery Airport &#8211; <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Route de l&#8217;A\u00e9roport, 73420 Viviers-du-Lac, France <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(<strong>1h 30 mins<\/strong>) <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Grenoble Airport &#8211;<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">38590 Saint-\u00c9tienne-de-Saint-Geoirs, France. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0(<strong>1h 30 mins<\/strong>) <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take a look at our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.skibasics.com\/travel\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Travel page<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to see more about which airlines fly to the Alpine airports mentioned above to help you find the closest airport to home. <\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><b>Benefit<\/b> of Air Travel &#8211;\u00a0<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Travelling by air is quick and relatively hassle-free (as long as you note the packing advice above!) and probably the most popular way our guests travel to Meribel for their ski holiday.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><\/h4>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%A6BY_TRAIN\"><\/span>&#8230;BY TRAIN<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Eurostar runs directly from London St Pancras and Ashford International to the town of Moutiers, which is only 25 minutes drive from Meribel. You can have a look at the <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.eurostar.com\/uk-en\/train\/france\/ski-train\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eurostar ski-train timetable<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and book online at <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.eurostar.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">www.eurostar.com<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The train that leaves London on Friday evening arrives early Saturday morning in Moutiers. When you arrive in Moutiers you will be met by a Ski Basics driver who will take you to a caf\u00e9 in Meribel for breakfast. Your Chalet manager will greet you there and arrange ski passes and ski hire while you enjoy some hot tea and coffee and breakfast before hitting the slopes! \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Benefit of Train Travel &#8211;\u00a0<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are no weight restrictions on Eurostar or European trains, nor charges for ski or snowboard bags, so there\u2019s no need to worry about condensing gear. Additionally, food and drink can be brought on board \u2013 to turn the journey into a moving feast!<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><\/h4>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%A6BY_CAR\"><\/span>&#8230;BY CAR<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Self-driving to Meribel is an option favoured by many, especially those looking for a little flexibility. The resort is approximately 600 miles from the channel ports and is conveniently served by motorway to within 12 miles of the resort. Toll costs are approximately \u00a345 each way. Channel crossings can be booked online with either <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.eurotunnel.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eurotunnel<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.poferries.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">P&amp;O Ferries<\/span><\/a><b>. <\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Benefit of Car Travel &#8211;\u00a0<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Self-drive holidays to the Alps are great value, put the traveller in charge and can be great fun. The cost of travelling with a family of four in a car via Eurotunnel Le Shuttle is roughly equivalent to just one of you flying \u2013 even after petrol and toll costs. If you fit a roof box you can fit even more stuff in, and enjoy all of those amazingly breath-taking views along the way, stopping as you please.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Relax_and_Leave_it_to_Us%E2%80%A6\"><\/span><strong>4) Relax and Leave it to Us&#8230;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our top travel tip for skiers is relax and let us do the hard work\u2026<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We are passionate about great <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.skibasics.com\/meribel\/skiing.htm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">skiing<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, know <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.skibasics.com\/meribel\/skiing.htm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Three Valleys<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> inside out and are here to help you enjoy the slopes to make the most of what this magical place has to offer. When you book with Ski Basics we&#8217;re on hand to offer you the advice and guidance you need to make travelling to the Alps as stress-free as possible.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hopefully rather than spending your time worrying about the details, these skiing travel tips will make you ready to kick back and enjoy your time on the slopes.<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Share your top tips with us over on <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/skibasics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/skibasicmeribel\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/instagram.com\/skibasics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instagram<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">! \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What with airport queues, checking in bags, charges for bringing equipment, airport transfers and all the rest, travelling to your chosen ski resort can sometimes be a logistical nightmare. 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