Ski Season Planning: Train Routes to the Alps and Top Midwest Resorts
Two outlets offer ski trip ideas: The Guardian covers reaching 12 European resorts by train, and Travel + Leisure ranks 11 resorts in the US Midwest.
Two travel outlets published ski guides on Oct. 24. They cover different parts of the world, but both help skiers plan a winter trip.
The Guardian Travel looks at getting from the UK to 12 European ski resorts by rail. It states that getting to the Alps by rail is now faster and simpler than at any earlier time.
The Guardian also points out that a short flight can take longer than expected. Airport queues, cramped seats and long transfers can fill a whole day. When the whole trip is timed from the starting door to the final door, a train that leaves London during the day can take about as long as a flight, the outlet says.
Travel + Leisure lists 11 ski resorts in the US Midwest, in Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota and other states. It names Mount Bohemia in Michigan's Upper Peninsula as a pick for expert terrain. It also names Giants Ridge in northeast Minnesota for Nordic-style skiing.
Travel + Leisure adds that many Midwest resorts use snow-making machines. This can keep skiing possible when the weather does not bring enough snow.
What it means for travelers
Getting to the slopes can take as much planning as the skiing. The Guardian says the train can be as fast as a flight and may add time on the snow if you take a sleeper. In the US, the Midwest offers ski options that may be closer to home for some travelers.
What to watch next
Compare door-to-door travel times for trains and flights before you book. Check train times, ticket prices and resort conditions with the rail operator and the resort.
How the story unfolded
- Travel + Leisure 11 Best Midwest Ski Resorts: Where to Hit the Slopes
Read the original reporting
- The Guardian Travel – Fast track to the slopes: 12 European ski resorts by rail – in less time than you may think ↗
- Travel + Leisure – 11 Best Midwest Ski Resorts: Where to Hit the Slopes ↗
Quick questions
What is this hotels & stays story about?
Two outlets offer ski trip ideas: The Guardian covers reaching 12 European resorts by train, and Travel + Leisure ranks 11 resorts in the US Midwest.
How does this affect trips to United States?
Getting to the slopes can take as much planning as the skiing. The Guardian says the train can be as fast as a flight and may add time on the snow if you take a sleeper. In the US, the Midwest offers ski options that may be closer to home for some travelers.
What should I do now?
Compare door-to-door travel times for trains and flights before you book. Check train times, ticket prices and resort conditions with the rail operator and the resort.
Where does this information come from?
This brief is based on reporting from The Guardian Travel and Travel + Leisure. Links to the original stories are listed on this page.
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How we made this brief: RoamSun brings together facts reported by the outlets listed above and writes a fresh, short explanation with the help of AI. Every brief is checked so it does not copy the publishers' wording. The original reporting belongs to those outlets – please read their full stories.
