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From Geneva airport to the French ski resorts: distances and advice

In brief. From Geneva airport, Chamonix and Megève are about 1 hr 30 away, Courchevel and Méribel 2 hr 30, and Val d’Isère a little over 3 hr, excluding traffic jams. From 1 November to 31 March, winter tyres or chains are compulsory in the mountain communes.

Distances and journey times

ResortDistanceDuration excluding traffic
Annecy49 km≈ 1 h
Megève78 km≈ 1 h 25
Avoriaz89 km≈ 1 h 50
Chamonix90 km≈ 1 h 30
Méribel141 km≈ 2 h 30
Courchevel148 km≈ 2 h 35
Val Thorens160 km≈ 2 h 50
Val d’Isère183 km≈ 3 h 20

Journey times calculated on the road route, without traffic or winter conditions.

Changeover Saturdays

On changeover days the Tarentaise valley (Courchevel, Méribel, Val Thorens, Val d’Isère) is very busy. An early start, or a Sunday flight, often changes everything.

Compulsory equipment

In the mountain communes covered by the loi Montagne, vehicles must be equipped from 1 November to 31 March: four winter tyres, or chains or snow socks carried on board. The fixed penalty is €135. Our vehicles assigned to the resorts are equipped.

The French sector of the airport

Geneva airport has a French sector. Depending on your flight, your chauffeur meets you on the Swiss side or the French side: your booking confirmation tells you which.

Skis and luggage

Tell us how many pairs of skis or snowboard bags you have when you book. Beyond three travellers with equipment, the van is the only answer.

Sources

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