It is certainly useful to have a car in Chamonix – the valley is 20 km long and the lifts are all along the length of it. However it does also have free public transport, and it’s a greener option. Here’s an…
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It’s only an hour’s drive from the airport to Chamonix, and although not necessary, it can be useful to have a car as the ski areas are quite spread out. More information about travel within the Chamonix Valley. It’s best to…
Trains from London to Chamonix If you prefer not to fly, it’s possible to get the train to Chamonix from London. Although this is a long journey, it’s very well scheduled and runs overnight, so you can go from St Pancras after…
There are many, many transfer companies who can take you to the door of the chalet, either privately or in a shared vehicle, for a very reasonable price. These do occasionally get a bad press – people are understandably very vocal when…
Buses link Chamonix directly with Geneva Airport, but it is not recommended. I do not recommend this as a way to get to us, but they can be useful if one person is arriving a day later and could be…
Chamonix public transport is quite good, with free shuttle buses between all the lifts. The railway service is also useful. Shuttle Buses in Chamonix Free shuttle buses run regularly through Les Praz – catch them either at the stop near…
