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Self Drive
Driving
to the Alps by car
is very easy for anyone who is
relatively used to driving - with the
exceptional network of motorways in France and our
detailed directions and Sat Nav information, it takes away the hassle of carrying ski
equipment and also waiting in airports. If you live
close to the Channel Ports, the total length of travelling time can be
almost the same if you drive as if you fly from London. With self drive, it is possible to get an
extra 2 days skiing by driving out on Friday and
back on the Sunday, perhaps staying in one of the many en-route hotels
overnight to break the journey - the ultimate in
flexibility both en-route and in the resort. Our chalets have
parking close-by and we can also advise on parking facilities for our self
catered apartments.
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P&O
Ferry Crossings
For a "ferry inclusive" package with the largest ferry operator
across the Channel, we normally apply a surcharge of
£99 per car for a crossing from
Dover to Calais. Prices may vary for late notice bookings or on
certain dates, so check with us and we will be pleased to confirm the price
at the time of booking.
This price
covers a normal car (including most higher 4x4 and people carriers) of less
than 4.5 m in length and up to 5 passengers.
We are also
able to provide quotations for other types of vehicles, such as mobile homes
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ferry crossing Dover to Calais is approximately 1hr 15minutes
and most of the boats are new and well equipped for a cruise across the
Channel. You are able to take a meal
and shop at French prices on board. You join the
motorway at the dock in Calais and the resorts are approximately 610 miles or 980 kms
drive.
Our
ferry tickets are
fully flexible -
which you cannot get with a public ticket. This means that if you
turn up at the port at a different time to the time booked, you will be
able to board the next ferry without any surcharges or fines to be paid.
As it is almost impossible to estimate travel times over such a
distance, this almost always saves you up to £50 per leg of the journey!
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Eurotunnel
Crossing
As an alternative, the
shuttle train crosses the channel tunnel from Folkestone to Calais and takes approximately
35 minutes - with departures up to 3 per hour. All British and French customs formalities are dealt with before
departure so you drive off at Calais and immediately join the motorway.
There are no facilities on board the train but the terminal at each end has
shops and restaurants if you want to break your journey before crossing.
Prices for Eurotunnel crossings vary depending on when you book your ticket
and when you plan to travel - contact us for an individual quotation which
will almost always be cheaper than the public prices. Our tickets
again are also flexible within two hours so you can board the next available shuttle if you
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Snowchains
and Other Essential Equipment
When
driving in the Alps, it is a
legal requirement to carry snow chains
and other safety equipment in the vehicle in case of poor weather
conditions. If you do not have the proper equipment, the Gendarmerie will stop you
from entering the mountain roads in times of heavy snow and you will not be
able to reach the resort. Snowchains and other
required equipment can be
purchased or rented in the UK before departure - they are specific to the
wheel size of your vehicle so you must ensure that they fit properly as
otherwise they are useless!!
It is
also necessary to carry a warning triangle, first aid kit, spare bulb kit
and a luminous emergency jacket - and don't forget you need to divert your
headlights!
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We have negotiated discounts
with one of the major suppliers in the UK for our customers for either
purchase or rental of snowchains and for provision of the various kits
needed to drive on the continent. Polar Chains can advise you and offer the UK's
widest choice in chains - they also offer in-car DVD players and Satellite
Navigations Systems along with many other pieces of equipment. You must mention our name when you call in order
to receive your 20% discount on their public prices. |
01892 519933
www.snowchains.com
polar@snowchains.com |
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