For groups of up to 9 people, a great travel option for long weekend to Chamonix or Morzine is renting a luxury van.
Driving to the Alps, for a weekend or short ski break, might seem counter-intuitive – putting in a long drive for a short time on the snow.
However, for those interested in visiting the Chamonix valley – and exploring the different ski areas that have given it a worldwide reputation for advanced and off-piste skiing - then having the use of a vehicle whilst in resort starts to make more sense.
That’s why the option of renting a touring van - from luxury van specialists Vans For Bands - makes both the travel to the Alps a comfortable and enjoyable experience while also providing a means of transport in resort.
Ideal for exploring Chamonix
There’s a good argument that this is the best way to visit the Chamonix valley.
From London, by air, with a transfer, it can take the best part of a day to get to your hotel in Chamonix. Yet, with an early start, travelling by van, you can still enjoy dinner in one of Chamonix's excellent restaurants while planning your first day's skiing.
You can share the driving between two, three or four to share the load, making the journey a fun, sociable experience.
Compare that to the hassle that a day of airports and resort transfers can sometimes turn into.
Your journey can be a time to catch up with old friends, make new ski buddies, and get that 'on tour' experience that fits the keen skier ethos so well.
Perfect for visiting different ski areas
In resort, the vans are perfect for visiting the different areas on the ski pass each day, regardless of where you are staying. Everything from Les Houches to Vallorcine is in play, as well as resorts like Megeve and through the Mont Blanc tunnel to Courmayeur.
The van also provides an excellent place to store excess kit should you need to return during the day to collect or drop off kit.
It can even be used as a picnic spot – simply load the van up with baguettes, ham, cheese, pastries and drinks from the supermarket and cut our those expensive lunches on the mountain.
Morzine and the Portes du Soleil
You could also use one of the vans to drive to Morzine and save time getting into the main Portes du Soleil circuit.
By driving to Ardent and parking there, you can get access to the heart of the ski area easily and quickly. Alternatively, drive to St Jean d'Aulps for a day for an option that’s off the main circuit and rarely gets skied.
By travelling in a luxury van from Vans For Bands, it means you can always travel to the best snow conditions in the area.
Book your van and accommodation with Ski Weekend
And with over 40 years' experience offering ski weekend breaks in Chamonix, the team at Ski Weekend are confident we can find the right accommodation for your group.
Prices are from £599 pp which includes a 6 day hire/ 5 night B&B stay in a 3* hotel in Chamonix
- Based on 8 people travelling in a LWB luxury van
- 5 nights in the 3* central L’Oustalet B&B hotel in twin bedded rooms
Not including are travel costs (Eurotunnel, including diesel and tolls – add ~£110 pp), Mont Blanc Unlimited lift pass from £300pp and ski hire from SkiSet from £160pp
To find out more about renting a luxury van for your next ski weekend, please contact the Ski Weekend team on 01392 878 353