Excellent news for lovers of train travel – and especially night trains – is that Travelski are expanding their night train service for winter 2026/27.
Following the success of their Paris to Bourg-Saint-Maurice overnight service this winter, the French operator Compagnie des Alpes has not only confirmed a second season of operation for winter 2026/27, but also a new international route linking northern Europe to the Alps.
Amsterdam->Rotterdam->Antwerp->Brussels->French Alps
At the heart of the expansion is a new ‘Verticale Europe’ rail connection, running from Amsterdam to the French Alps.
The service will call at Rotterdam, Antwerp, and Brussels on its way to Bourg-Saint-Maurice in the Tarentaise Valley via Moutiers and Aime-la-Plagne. There will be around 400 berths available on each departure.
There is a restaurant car on the train and the company is looking into 1st class sleeper car options.
British guests can now join Travelski night services via Eurostar connections to either of Paris, Brussels, Amsterdam or Rotterdam.
Building on a strong first season
The original Travelski Night Experience service, launched between Paris and Bourg-Saint-Maurice, was successful with 85% occupancy and proved that the demand is there for low-carbon ski travel.
If you’ve never tried it, the concept is simple: board an overnight train in the evening, sleep en route, and wake up in the mountains the following morning ready to ski.
Trains will depart on Friday evenings, arriving Saturday morning, then depart a week later on the Saturday evening, arriving on the Sunday morning.
That’s 8 days of skiing – with no airport queues, no transfers, and significantly lower emissions.
Travelski’s packages include both travel, accommodation and lift passes and are available to book now.
Prices
Tickets are currently available for €99 – €125 one way for adults and €68 – €87 for children aged 3–12.
A boost for flight-free skiing
Compagnie des Alpes has already outlined wider sustainability ambitions, including reducing greenhouse gas emissions across its operations and investing in lower-impact infrastructure. The expansion of their overnight rail fits into that strategy.
The return and expansion of the Travelski Night Experience is another encouraging sign that rail is regaining ground as a viable alternative to flying for winter sports trips.
For those committed to skiing without flying, that’s a welcome development.
