Case Study: UK to Isola 2000 via Nice by train & bus
In February 2026, Iain travelled from the UK to the ski resort of Isola 2000 in the Alpes Maritimes. He travelled on the overnight ‘train de nuit’ from Paris to Nice, stayed one day in Nice and then went on to Isola the following day. As Iain went on to Les 3 Vallees after his...
Guide to Moûtiers-Salins Railway Station
This is a short guide to help if you’re travelling by train to Moûtiers station this winter, most likely to travel to one of the resorts of Les 3 Vallées. If you never been to the station before, or even if you have, this might help with your orientation after a long journey. Bus from...
Case Study: UK to St Anton, Austria by train
In December 2025, Iain travelled from the UK to St Anton in the Arlberg region of Tirol, Austria. London St Pancras-Gare du Nord (11:31 GMT – 14:49 CET) I started my journey in Brighton, arriving at Eurostar check in at St Pancras at 10:50 for the 11:31 departure. This is later than the recommended arrival...
Seriously? Italian ski resort uses helicopter to fly in snow onto bare slopes
In a completely tone-deaf and ironic gesture, the Italian ski resort of Monte Bondone has tackled the challenges of a warming planet by contributing climate change. The resort recently used helicopters to move snow to cover slopes, unsurprisingly drawing criticisms from environmental groups and defenders of mountain tourism alike. Facing unusually warm temperatures and strong...
Case Study: The UK to Embrun, France by overnight train…and bus
Antonia Simpson, a regular listener to The Ski Podcast, recently contacted us to share her story of travelling by train to the southern French Alps. On a dull September day, a £35 Eurostar offer seemed too good to waste, particularly when I realised I could carry on to the Southern French Alps for less than...
Case Study: London to Serre Chevalier Briancon by ferry and train
Neil Guthrie – creator of ‘The Alps – Skiing by Train’ map – recently sent us this update on his flight free journey from London to Briancon (to ski Serre Chevalier): Every year thousands of winter sports holidays begin with a train ride from London Victoria or Clapham Junction heading south towards Sussex. For most,...
Morzine chalet company AliKats awarded B Corp status
The Morzine chalet company run by British couple Al and Kat Judge has officially achieved B Corp™ Certification. This makes them one of the very few chalet operators worldwide to hold this globally recognised standard for social and environmental impact. AliKats was founded more than a decade ago and run 16 luxury chalets in Morzine....
Case Study: UK to St Gervais Le Fayet by train and bus
In August 2025, Iain travelled from the UK to Saint Gervais Le Fayet in France. Iain was in the region to take part in the OCC Ultra Marathon in Chamonix, but preferred to stay in the much better value Le Fayet. London St Pancras-Gare du Nord I started my journey in Brighton, arriving at Eurostar...
Case Study: Les Arcs to London by train
In August 2025, Iain travelled by train from Les Arcs to London in the UK. Arc 1800-Arc 1600, 09:15 The different ‘stations’ of Les Arcs are connected by an efficient bus service, that runs on a reliable timetable. I took the 0915 navette from Arc 1800, which is scheduled to link perfectly with the funicular...
UTMB in Chamonix commits to cutting emissions by 20% before 2030
The UTMB (Ultra Trail du Mont Blanc) – held annually in Chamonix – is known as the world’s leading trail running event, but in recent years they have had significant criticism for ‘sportswashing’. Sportswashing? That came to a peak two years ago when the running community, led by the Green Runners and prominent athletes such...
Les Arcs re-awarded second Flocon Vert for sustainability
Environmental organization Mountain Riders has officially renewed Les Arcs’ Flocon Vert certification. It confirms the resort’s place among a select group of Alpine destinations recognized for their commitment to sustainable mountain tourism based on 20 strict criteria in environmental and social sustainability. ‘On the path to excellence’ Les Arcs has the rare distinction of having...
Montagne Verte introduce the ‘Biocycle’
We recently reported on the great new train guide created by Montagne Verte. This is just one of the great projects the Morzine environmental group have initiated. Another is the introduction of their ‘BioCyclist’. Collecting organic waste The ‘biocycle’ is a carbon-free way of collecting organic waste produced by local restaurants and hotels in Morzine,...
