Ski Breaks By Coach
Ski Holidays By Coach
** We don't currently operate or sell ski breaks by coach. BUT, if demand is there for coach holidays to the Alps, then we'll look at bringing back our coaches. Feel free to contact us and tell us what you think about coaches to the Alps.**
Compared to a return flight, our overnight coach service can actually increase your ski holiday time, giving you more time on the slopes for the same or less time off work!
Not only that but the direct service removes the stress of two-hour check-ins at the airports, long security queues, baggage reclaim and getting separate transfers from/to the airport.
There are so many benefits to going on a ski holiday by coach.
SkiWeekends previously transported 2,000 people a season by coach to the Alps, and we're considering bringing coaches back as part of our green initiative. Let us try to convince you of the benefits:
Go Greener! - For many of our clients a ski weekend is the 2nd or 3rd ski trip in a season. Reduce your carbon footprint by staying clear of the airport and travelling by coach instead. In fact, travel by tour bus is significantly better for the environment in terms of carbon / CO2 emissions compared to plane + car / transfer, as shown in the graphic below (data from SustainableTravel.org):
Price - if the demand is there, coach travel to the Alps is cheaper than flying. You could ski in one of the worlds premier ski areas at a fraction of the cost.
More Ski Time - distance is covered overnight so the precious daylight hours are preserved for the slopes – flights actually reduce your ski time for the same number of days away!
Short Check-in - arrive at the coach pick-up point 30 mins prior to departure, load your bags, get your seat number from the driver and you're away!
Luggage - Your luggage stays with you for the whole journey, so no long waits at the carousel or worse still, that sinking feeling when your boot bag or suitcase fails to show in Geneva, Grenoble, Lyon, Innsbruck or Salzburg!
Ski Carriage - Put your skis on the coach and they are guaranteed to be with you when you arrive the other end.
Fast Service - Our resort service is so slick that the time between stepping off the coach and looking down your first run could be as little as 60 minutes – less than the average airport transfer time!
Vehicles - The coaches we use are top of the range luxury coaches. Passengers benefit from reclining seats with extended legroom, adjustable backrests, side transverse adjustment, aisle-side folding armrests, headrests, footrests, lap-seat belts and a reading light for each passenger. Other facilities include hot drinks, refrigerator, toilets, seat back tables and air-conditioning. During the journey the drivers also put on a DVD or two for passengers to watch and pass the time. The coaches also offer the very best in safety with ABS anti-lock braking systems and ESP Stability Control.