Travel & Transport to Chamonix
Travelling to Chamonix - How to Get Here
If you're not taking a package holiday, where travel to your resort is already catered for, then you might want to consider how you're going to get from the UK to the Alps. The Alps are not so far way from the UK, and can be reached by car, train or aeroplane. With the advent of DIY travel and travel websites, it's easy to check public transport timetables in France, and there are plenty of companies offering direct transfer services from the airport. Our guide gives you an idea of the options available, plus some tips on how to get to travel safely with your sporting equipment. ...read more
Transfers to Chamonix
There are several ways to get from the airport to your mountain resort. The most cost effective way is to take a shared minibus shuttle transfer with one of the many private companies that offer this service. Alternatively, you can hire a car, take a private taxi, use a scheduled bus, buy a ticket off a tour operator, take a private helicopter transfer or take the train. It is always worth checking with your accommodation provider to see if they make arrangements for your transportation or if they can arrange it as an 'optional extra'. ...read more
Local Transport & Timetables in the Chamonix Valley
The Chamonix Valley spreads out over 20km and is made up of several distinct and charming villages. The public transport system makes it easy to travel between these villages, with regular local buses and a train service covering Servoz, Vaudagne, Les Houches, Les Bossons, Chamonix, Le Praz, Les Nants, L'Avancher, Argentiere and Monroc. Information and timetables for the public transport system can be found in this section, along with parking information for car drivers.
read more in... Local Transport & Timetables in ChamonixWinter Driving Conditions
If you’re taking your car to a ski resort then it’s inevitable that you’ll end up driving on snow at some point. Local municipalities are generally very good at keeping the roads clear and you’ll hear the snow ploughs out long before dawn, ensuring that the roads are snow free for people to get about resort. However, driving on snowy, icy roads is a hazardous affair and requires extra care and attention. Here are some things to consider:
read more in... Driving to Chamonix & the Mont Blanc ValleyInter-Resort Transfers
Unless you book a private transfer or have a car, travelling between French ski resorts is generally not very easy. There aren’t regular inter-resort public transport routes meaning that your journey is likely to be time consuming and involve at least one change. Even if it seems that Chamonix is just over the mountain from Val d'Isere, the road over the Col will be closed during the winter because of high snow levels. ...read more
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