Driving to the slopes: A Stress-Free Alternative to Flying.
Hire a luxury 9-seat self-drive van. As a way to travel from the UK to the Alps, a self-drive hire van provides a comfortable and economical alternative to air travel for families and groups of friends.
Planning a ski holiday in the Italian Alps? While flying may seem like the obvious choice, many visitors are choosing to drive to the mountains instead. With ongoing airport delays, airline disruptions, baggage restrictions, and transfer logistics to consider, travelling by road offers a more flexible and enjoyable way to reach the ski resort.
What’s more, having your own vehicle in resort makes it easy to explore the ViaLattea. Drive to different resorts available on the ViaLattea lift pass, such as Sauze d’Oulx, Sestriere, Bardonecchia and Montgenevre, and enjoy a full day of skiing (first lift to last) without having to worry about missing the last lift connection home.
Why Drive to the Italian Alps?
Driving gives you complete control over your journey. Instead of rushing through airports and waiting for transfers, you can travel at your own pace, stop where you like, and arrive in resort with all your luggage and ski equipment intact.
For families and groups, travelling together can also be more cost-effective than booking multiple flights, airport parking, baggage allowances and resort transfers. You also have the added advantage of having your own transport to allow you to explore other resorts at ease.
Benefits of self drive:
- Enjoy up to 8 days skiing with a 10 day van rental
- Use the van to visit neighbouring resorts
- Large rear storage for all your luggage and kit
- No airport queues or flight delays
- TV’s & Entertainment systems, everything you need for a comfortable journey
Flexible Travel Plans
Enjoy a relaxed drive to the Italian Alps with an overnight stop in France before reaching Sauze d’Oulx. With your own vehicle, you can easily explore neighbouring resorts, discover new mountains, and experience more of the ViaLattea ski area throughout your holiday.
Bring Everything You Need
One of the biggest advantages of taking a van is space! There’s no need to worry about excess baggage charges or fitting everything into airline luggage allowances. Ski equipment, boots, clothing and even food supplies can travel with you.
Van Layouts
6 seat VW transporter
These 6 seat vans have a secure storage area behind a fixed bulkhead and come in with automatic transmission.
9 seat standard splitter van
These 9 seat splitter vans are a more compact & basic version of the luxury class vans. All seating is forward facing.
9 seat luxury splitter van
These splitter vans can carry up to 9 people & have the option of captains seats, 240v power, WIFI, tables, & large equipment storage areas for skis, skiing equipment and luggage. Choice of auto or manual transmission.
4-9 seat Next Gen luxury splitter van
Built with the latest light-weight composite materials and coachwork techniques, these Next Generation Splitter Vans can be ordered in different seating configurations to carry from 4-9 people. They come with reclining seats, 240v power, Google Chromecast media systems, tables, & large equipment storage areas for skis, skiing equipment and luggage. Choice of auto or manual transmission.
How old do I need to be?
You have to be over 21 in order for the company to provide insurance.
How long is the rental period?
The standard is 10 days rental allowing you time to organise the van before setting off.
What about insurance and breakdown cover?
All the vans come with European breakdown cover, winter tyres and snow chains included in the price.
What about fuel?
Fuel is an additional cost. A typical van can achieve 25mpg with 8 people onboard. That equates to 50mpg per group of 4 people if you were to compare driving out in a family car.
Where are you based?
Vehicle collection is from Vans For Bands main Oxford depot or from their Heathrow or London satellite depots. It is possible to arrange for the vans to be delivered and collected from your home at extra cost.
Pricing
The vans are provided on a self-drive basis, collection from Oxford (delivery/collection to/from home address or collection from Heathrow or London can be arranged at extra cost). Rates are inclusive of insurance for 2 x drivers, minimum age 21. Breakdown insurance and winter tyres as well as snow chains provided and included in the price. This summary gives a good indication of pricing; however, we always need to quote for a final price and the rates are indicative only and not contractual. Insurance excess will apply but can be reduced at an extra cost.
| Guide prices | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 days | 9 days | 10 days | |
| Mini Splitter | £1200 | £1350 | £1500 |
| Basic van | £1296 | £1458 | £1620 |
| Premium van | £1536 | £1728 | £1920 |
| Next Gen van | £1632 | £1836 | £2040 |