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Chamonix Getting Here

Chamonix is less than one hour from Geneva airport - there is a direct road into the town from the airport which remains open throughout the year making accessibility so simple.

Getting to Chamonix (Plane and Transfer)

By Plane

Geneva is the closest airport to Chamonix (98km), however Grenoble, Lyon, Milan or Turin are all less than 2.5 hours drive away. Useful flight links:

• British Airways: www.ba.com
• EasyJet: www.easyjet.com
• RyanAir: www.ryanair.com
• Swiss: www.swiss.com

By Transfer - Car Hire

This is a fast and easy way to get to Chamonix and gives you flexibility whilst in the resort. Warning - if you hire from the French side you will need to buy a Swiss vignette/ road tax (around €30) and it is an impossible to journey to return your car at the end of your stay - so advice is hire from the Swiss side even if slightly more money. Useful car hire links:

• Alamo: www.alamo.com
• EasyCar: www.easycar.com
• Europcar: www.europcar.co.uk
• Hertz: www.hertz.com
• Rhino: www.rhinocarhire.com
• Thrifty: www.thrifty.com

By Transfer - Shared Mini-Bus

Please see Chamonix Ski Transfers.

By Transfer - Train

There is a railway station (SNCF) in the airport and in the centre of Chamonix, but you will have to change trains at least twice and the overall journey time is at least 4 hours from Geneva. Useful train booking links:

• SNCF: www.sncf.com/indexe.htm

Getting to Chamonix (Channel and Road)

By Channel

For channel crossing information please use these links:

• Direct Ferries: www.directferries.co.uk
• Eurotunnel: www.eurotunnel.com
• P&O Ferries: www.poferries.com
• SeaFrance: www.seafrance.com

By Road

There is direct access to Chamonix via the Autoroute Blanche motorway, part of the European motorway network.

Getting to Chamonix (Train)

By Train

The railway station (SNCF) in the centre of Chamonix links with St Gervais/ Le Fayet and Martigny, which in turn links with the TGV (high speed French rail network). Although a scenic journey from Geneva there can be a few train swaps! Useful train booking links:

• Eurostar: www.eurostar.com
• SNCF: www.sncf.com/indexe.htm

Getting Around Chamonix

By Bus or Train

The buses and trains to the ski lift areas are free on production of a lift pass or guest card. During the high season the service is very frequent, every 10-12min. MyFrenchChalet apartments are conveniently located close to bus stops.

By Car

There are car parks at each of the major ski stations. All are free to park except for Le Brevent.