Vacations need to be prepared in advance, whether it's a summer stay by the sea or a getaway to the mountains. In this regard, if you are planning to go skiing for the February holidays, it is advisable to do so now. In fact, the SNCF has just opened the sale of train tickets for the period from January to March. Remember: the more you book, the higher the prices, so don't wait to grab the best deals.
Intercités and TGV InOui ready for winter holidays
This morning of November 13, 2024, from 6 a.m., the SNCF launched the opening of its ticket office for journeys throughout France. Travelers can now reserve seats on Intercités and TGV InOui for the period from January 9 to March 30, 2025. According to BFMTV, the SNCF Voyageurs ticket office for the TGV InOui is open for an extended period of six months, from January 9 to July 4, 2025. The most popular lines, such as Paris-Lyon, Paris-Marseille and Paris-Montpellier, are included in this offer.
Want a change of scenery beyond French borders? The Eurostar awaits you for getaways to Belgium, Germany and England, with reservations possible until May 17, 2025. As for trips to Spain, the TGV InOui and TGV Lyria offer seats available until May 4. July 2025.
As a reminder, school holidays, depending on the zone, take place as follows: for zone A, they will last from February 22 to March 10, 2025. In zone B, they extend from February 8 to 24, 2025, finally in zone C, they will begin on February 15 and end on March 3, 2025.
Ski resorts in the spotlight
For many, winter holidays rhyme with skiing, and the SNCF understands this well. By opening its ticket office, it placed emphasis on connections to the French mountains. Thus, direct TGVs serve Bourg-Saint-Maurice to facilitate access to the Alps. “The TGV fleet is fully mobilized to respond to this busy period,” specifies the company in a press release.
The Intercités will also be available day and night, serving in particular the Massif Central (Paris-Clermont-Ferrand or Paris-Aurillac), the Alps (Paris-Briançon) and the Pyrenees (Paris-Tarbes and Paris-Latour de Carol).” .
With these numerous travel opportunities, the SNCF emphasizes the importance of booking early in order to avoid soaring prices and to guarantee places, particularly for very popular weekends. Another advantage of organizing in advance: traveling in a group becomes easier, with a better chance of finding places close together to fully enjoy the trip.
