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For up-to-date rail information contact Rail Europe (Tel 08705 848 848, www.raileurope.com).

By road

If planning to drive to Switzerland, remember that French motorways are toll roads, and that a special sticker (Vignette) must be purchased for travel on the Swiss motorway system. This is available at border crossings, or in advance from the Switzerland Travel Centre, 10th Floor, 10 Wardour St., London W1D 6QF (Tel 00800 100 200 30, stc@london.com, www.MySwitzerland.com). The minimum age to drive in Switzerland is 18, and both UK and North American drivers’ licences are accepted.

BAGGAGE TRANSFER

When flying you can take advantage of a unique ‘Fly Rail Baggage’ scheme which enables you to check in your baggage at the departure airport, and on arrival in Switzerland it will be transported directly to the railway station of your chosen resort. There’s no waiting at the arrival airport’s carousel or hustling your baggage from plane to train. The system is straightforward, safe and convenient, and also works on the homeward journey. But you pay for each item of luggage transferred. When booking your flight, ask for details.