Skiing by train - The Alps 2theAlps 2theAlps | 9781858797298

Much like the iconic topological London Underground Map, this schematic style map sets out to simplify rail journeys to and through the Alps. Featuring 200 ski resorts across seven Alpine countries, it shows access cable cars, mountain railways, main lines and the Eurostar route, making it easy for adventurous travellers to plan their own independent journey to the mountains. - Covers seven Alpine countries - Austria, France, Germany, Italy, Liechtenstein, Slovenia, Switzerland - Rail-served resorts highlighted including well known destinations such as Zermatt, St Anton, Chamonix and Kitzbuhel - Over 20 linked ski areas including The 3 Valleys, Portes du Soleil and Sella Ronda - Resorts not on the rail network such as Meribel, Saas Fee and Courmayeur shown with bus links to the nearest station - Also includes lesser-known gems such as Greolieres Les Neiges in Provence, with views across the Mediterranean to Corsica, and Switzerland's Stoos, home of the world's steepest funicular train - Includes journey times by train from UK to several Alpine cities - 31 airports shown and those with their own railway station highlighted to help holiday-makers select routes with an easy onward transfer - Reverse includes factfile for 100 resorts detailing nearest railway station, number of ski lifts, extent of downhill skiing (km), altitude range (m), vertical drop (m) and availability of glacier skiing and cross country skiing.