Self Drive Ski Holidays With Neilson

Drive to the slopes this winter from just £117 per person*

Taking your car to the continent on a self drive skiing holiday gives you complete independence - pack your car with all of your holiday essentials (with no weight restrictions to worry about), then travel to your resort at your own pace stopping off along the way.

Eurotunnel is the fastest cross-channel operator from Folkestone to Calais so you arrive on the continent in only 35 minutes. Let us arrange your Eurotunnel crossing along with your accommodation and we'll upgrade you to Eurotunnel FlexiPlus** for free! 

Why drive?

Making your own way to the mountains has many benefits such as:

• Taking your time getting to your resort
• Stop off at places of interest on the way
• Have up to 2 extra days on the slopes
• No luggage allowances to think about
• Ideal for those in self-catering accommodation as you can take food from the UK 
• Gives you freedom to explore nearby ski resorts
• Rough seas and high winds never delay Eurotunnel

What is FlexiPlus?

The free FlexiPlus Upgrade gives you added benefits to help make your journey more comfortable, such as:

• Flexibility to take another departure if you arrive early, or late, at the terminal
• Dedicated check-in lane
• Priority boarding lane
• Flexi-plus lounge (open 6am-10pm) offering complimentary non-alcoholic drinks and light snacks, internet, fax and telephone services
• Dedicated parking spaces at the terminal if you are stopping off

How to book

All you need to do is choose your accommodation then call our sales team on 0844 879 8155 or your local travel agent with your ideal time for a Eurotunnel crossing. They will quote you straight away for self drive skiing holidays including the free FlexiPlus upgrade. All we ask is that you arrange your arrival in resort to coincide with our flight arrival days.

*Prices from £117pp is based on 4 people staying at the Flaine Apartments in Flaine, France in March 2012.
**Please note that due to height restrictions, drivers of motorcycles and vehicles over 1.85m cannot use the dedicated parking spaces and thus the lounge facilities.
If you would prefer a ferry crossing then please call us for a quote.

Some top tips on driving abroad

In your rush to get away for your holiday, basic car maintenance may often be overlooked. A little preparation can go a long way, so if you'd rather be on the slopes than sitting on the hard shoulder, follow these simple tips to ensure a smooth journey.

• Oil & Tyres: Check your oil levels and tyre pressure properly. A car laden with a family and luggage may need higher pressures than normal. Also, remember to check the spare.
• Windscreen: Top up your windscreen washer with water and anti-freeze, and keep a bottle of water in the car just in case. Be careful in the mountains as often the water can freeze on the windscreen and often make your visibility worse.
• Driving Abroad: Remember you need to drive on the right hand side of the road! Have some Euros ready to pay for the motorway tolls, and bear in mind that in Austria you need to purchase Vignette (similar to a tax disk) to drive on the motorway. You can purchase these at border crossings. Also, make sure your insurance policy covers you and any other drivers and remember to take your insurance documents and driving licences with you. You should also carry spare bulbs for all car lights and a hazard warning triangle. A torch, spade and warm gloves are also advisable. You can find out more advise for driving overseas from The AA.
  
• Snowchains: Are an essential when driving to ski resorts, and although you may not need to use them it is a legal requirement to have them with you in the car.
  
• Breakdown Cover: These tips should help you have a trouble free journey but in the event of a breakdown, make sure you are covered by one of the major breakdown and vehicle recovery services, and if necessary extend your cover to overseas for the duration of your trip.
• Parking In Resort: Some resorts and properties have free parking, however, in many resorts there may be a charge payable.
• Finally: Remember to enjoy yourself, relax, take it easy on the roads and make sure you get there safely.

Self-Drive Journey Times

We have put together a table of journey times from Calais to our European resorts. These journey times are approximate and do not include comfort stops, bad weather or traffic congestion.

Room 1 Adults 1 2 3 4 5 6 Kids 0 1 2 3 4 5 6

Child 1 Age : 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11

Child 2 Age : 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11

Child 3 Age : 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11

Child 4 Age : 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11

Child 5 Age : 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11

Child 6 Age : 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11

Room 2 Adults 1 2 3 4 5 6 Kids 0 1 2 3 4 5 6

Child 1 Age : 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11

Child 2 Age : 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11

Child 3 Age : 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11

Child 4 Age : 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11

Child 5 Age : 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11

Child 6 Age : 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11

Room 3 Adults 1 2 3 4 5 6 Kids 0 1 2 3 4 5 6

Child 1 Age : 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11

Child 2 Age : 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11

Child 3 Age : 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11

Child 4 Age : 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11

Child 5 Age : 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11

Child 6 Age : 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11

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