Paris to Moûtiers
The Journey
Join us onboard the iconic midnight blue carriages for an unforgettable rail adventure between Paris and Moûtiers.
Embrace the timeless glamour of the legendary Venice Simplon-Orient-Express. Step into the romance of a bygone era as you dine in one of the three Restaurant Cars, snowcapped scenery passing by your window. Admire the luxurious Art Deco surroundings and prepare for a superb dinner with your fellow guests.
Estimated departure: Paris, 17:00 – arrival: Moûtiers, 12:00
Our train is subject to national and international railway constraints and timings are purely indicative. Please check your final itinerary for confirmed timings.
Life aboard our iconic train
Chapter One: All Aboard
Your voyage begins on the platform of a famed European city, where historic carriages await your arrival. Meet the conductor, check your bags with our porters, and feel the excitement build. Then step aboard a world of timeless glamour. We depart shortly.
Includes
Complimentary Transfer
We'll collect you from your Paris accommodation and transfer you to the train station for check-in and departure
Luxurious ACCOMMODATION
One night aboard the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express train
A Sumptuous Four-course dinner
Feast on our seasonal table d'hôte menu, which includes biscuits, cheeseboard and chutney, as well as coffee and tea
SOMMELIER WINES
All table d'hôte meals include our sommelier's selection of wines when served in the restaurant cars
French Breakfast
Served in your cabin for ultimate comfort
Dedicated Steward service
To attend to your every request as you unwind in style
Day One
The Golden Age of Travel
Your ski adventure begins at Paris Gare de Lyon. Board the iconic blue-and-gold carriages of the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express and settle into your private cabin. Begin the evening in style with an aperitif in Bar Car ‘3674’, accompanied by the enchanting tunes of our onboard pianist.
Take your seat in one of our three sumptuous dining cars for an unforgettable dinner. Feast on our culinary team’s freshly prepared delicacies, brimming with seasonal ingredients handpicked from farmers and suppliers along the route.
Before retiring to your cabin, enjoy a digestif back in the bar and soak up the lively ambience with your fellow skiers.
Day Two
A New Day Calls...
Awake to the spellbinding scenery of the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes with its soaring, icy peaks and glacial lakes. Savour a French breakfast, served in your cabin by your steward, as you soak up the panoramas.
Soon, you will arrive in charming Moûtiers, gateway to the celebrated Les Trois Vallées, the largest ski area in the world.
A 600km network of snow-covered pistes awaits. To fuel you for your next adventure, we serve a delicious brunch before you disembark.
Common Questions From Our Passengers
What do I wear on the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express train?
You can never be overdressed on the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express train! For dinner, we ask for formal evening attire and many guests like to don black tie and wear their most glamorous finery for the occasion. Smart daywear is appropriate during the day. At lunch, for example, a jacket/tie or equivalent is suitable. Jeans are not acceptable at any time.
Can the Venice Simplon-Orient Express accommodate special dietary preferences?
We will do our best to cater for special dietary requirements, such as vegetarian, vegan etc, provided a detailed request has been made at the time of booking. If a special request has not been made, the chefs will endeavour to prepare a dish with the ingredients available on board. We do, however, regret that we are unable to provide meals requiring strict religious observance in the preparation.
Are children permitted on board?
Children are welcome to join us on board, and infants under the age of two at the time of departure travel free. Parents must provide their own food and a bassinet for sleeping. Given the space constraints of a Twin Cabin, we always recommend booking an interconnecting cabin or Grand Suite for our guests' comfort. The ambiance aboard the train is geared towards our adult passengers. For this reason, it is at the Train Manager’s discretion that children may accompany their parents in the bar and restaurant cars.