Transport
However you choose to get to Varsity, we want to make it as simple and cost effective as possible. In recent years, coach travel has seen large cost increases due to driver and fuel shortages and so we expect more trip-goers to fly out. However, coaches are still available from Oxford, Cambridge and London and we expect many trip goers to use this option.
If you choose to fly, we are running transfers from many European airports. See below for more details.
Coaches
We still expect the majority of trip goers to utilise our coach services due to their convenience and value (luggage and ski carriage free of charge) making them still one of the best ways to get to Tignes this winter.
We only use modern, comfortable, executive coaches with TVs and toilets, so the journey is much more comfortable than you might imagine. You can bring one medium-sized soft shell bag, the dimensions of which should be no greater than 50cm x 50cm x 100cm. If you have your own skis or snowboard you will be able to bring this onto the coach for free, so long as you select this option on the booking form.
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The cost of the coach (return) is £209.
Flights
For those of you who would prefer to get to resort in the shortest possible time, get in an extra night’s sleep at the end of term and another one in resort, flying is the option for you. This year you will have to book your own flights and you will be able to book on to a transfer supplied by NUCO for £45 each way to get to resort. Flights should be booked on the 7th and 14th into and out of Geneva, Lyon, Turin, or Grenoble if taking a NUCO transfer. Transfers times can be found in the FAQs section here - NUCO will not be booking flights on behalf of participants.
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Airport Transfers
If you need to get from the airport to resort then book one of NUCO's airport transfers.
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These will cost £45 each way and will be available from Geneva, Lyon, Turing, and Grenoble airports. Please check the FAQ section for transfer timings before booking your flight.
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These can also be booked by passengers not flying but wishing to use the service to get to or from these locations.
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​Please note that a transfer won't run if there aren't enough people to fill the coach. If this is the case, then you will be accommodated on a later transfer from the same airport. For this reason, we recommend flying into and out of Geneva as this has the most options.
Driving or independent travel
You are free to arrange your own transport, but Varsity Trip takes no responsibility for your safe and punctual arrival in resort. Parking may also be difficult.
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Coach -
We only use modern, comfortable, executive coaches with TVs and toilets so the journey is much more comfortable than you might imagine.
Standard Package departs Friday 6th December, from:
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Cambridge
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Oxford
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London Victoria
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Dover Docks
Departure times will be confirmed post payment deadline (31st October 2024) once we know how many passengers have chosen to travel this way.
Return coaches depart resort evening of Friday 13th December and return throughout Saturday 14th December.
Coaches return to Oxford, Cambridge, Dover & London Victoria. You will be able to select a drop off point when booking.
Baggage Allowance
The coaches have limited luggage space, so you are required to bring only one medium-sized soft shell bag. The dimensions of bag must be no greater than 50cm x 50cm x 100cm. If you have your own skis or snowboard you will be able to bring this onto the coach free of charge, but you will need to book this in advance on the booking form. We also ask, to ensure that everyone’s luggage can fit on the coach, that you place your ski boots inside your large packing bag, not in a separate boot bag. Each passenger is also permitted one small bag to carry on board.