Getting to Ski Resorts from Bourg-Saint-Maurice
Treat yourself to a ski trip to Tignes or Val-d'Isère, starting from Bourg-Saint-Maurice train station.
Most popular destinations around Bourg-Saint-Maurice
Tignes
Tignes is the ideal destination for enthusiasts of skiing and vast open spaces. With a ski area of over 300 km, Tignes provides a multitude of possibilities for both seasoned skiers and beginners.
Tignes is accessible by car in less than 45 minutes from the Bourg-Saint-Maurice train station.
Val-d'Isère
Val-d'Isère is part of the extensive ski area of Espace Killy and is renowned for its exceptional snow conditions. In addition to skiing and snowboarding, the resort also offers a lively nightlife, upscale shops, and delicious restaurants.
Val-d'Isère is easily accessible by car from Bourg-Saint-Maurice.
How to get to Bourg-Saint-Maurice Station?
Which cities serve Bourg-Saint-Maurice station?
The Bourg-Saint-Maurice train station is easily accessible from Paris and all of Europe.
Bourg-Saint-Maurice from Paris:
SNCF offers direct trains (TGV, OuiGo) between Paris Gare de Lyon and Bourg-Saint-Maurice every day, allowing travelers to journey between the capital and the slopes in less than 5 hours.
> Visit SNCF Connect to get information about train schedules and frequencies.
Bourg-Saint-Maurice from Brussels:
Eurostar offers direct trains between Brussels Midi and Bourg-Saint-Maurice (6 hours and 50 minutes) every Saturday from December to April.
> Visit Eurostar for information on train schedules and availability.
Bourg-Saint-Maurice from Amsterdam:
Eurostar offers direct trains between Amsterdam Centraal and Bourg-Saint-Maurice (9 hours) every Saturday from December to April.
> Visit Eurostar for information on train schedules and availability.
Bourg-Saint-Maurice from London:
Eurostar takes skiers from London to Bourg-Saint-Maurice aboard its Eurostar Snow Train from December to February. Every Saturday, a train runs between London Saint Pancras and Bourg-Saint-Maurice via Lille Europe, with the return journey on Sundays. The trip takes about 8 hours.
> Visit Eurostar for information on train schedules and availability.
How to get to Ski Resorts from Bourg-Saint-Maurice?
From the Bourg-Saint-Maurice train station, several options are available to reach Val-d’Isère or Tignes:Travel by bus from the Bourg-Saint-Maurice station:
Lines S83 and S82, operated by the Rhône-Alpes region (Regional buses), shuttle between the Bourg-Saint-Maurice station and Tignes, then Val-d’Isère. The journey takes about 1 hour, depending on weather conditions, and costs €12 per person for adults. Reduced rates are offered to seasonal workers and those under 25 (€8.40).Travel by taxi from the Bourg-Saint-Maurice station:
Ski resorts are accessible by taxi from the Bourg-Saint-Maurice station. The price depends on your destination but generally ranges between €110 and €150. Taxis are sometimes available in front of the station upon your arrival or can be booked in advance.
Travel with Zen by BlaBlaCar from the Bourg-Saint-Maurice station:
Don't want to worry about bus schedules and parking at the foot of the slopes? Zen allows you to carpool between the Bourg-Saint-Maurice station and your chosen destination in the resort starting from €20.
Top things to see in Bourg-Saint-Maurice and surroundings
- Ski on the Grande-Motte glacier in Tignes
- Descend the Face de Bellevarde, the venue for events during the 1992 Albertville Olympic
- Enjoy the snowy trails of the Parc de la Vanoise
