{"id":50860,"date":"2021-09-28T16:24:46","date_gmt":"2021-09-28T14:24:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ovonetwork.com\/blog\/?p=50860"},"modified":"2023-07-04T16:25:40","modified_gmt":"2023-07-04T14:25:40","slug":"how-to-get-to-chamonix-from-the-uk","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ovonetwork.com\/blog\/how-to-get-to-chamonix-from-the-uk\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Get to Chamonix Ski Resort from the UK: Everything You Need to Know"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

A hot spot for mountaineers in winter and summer alike, Chamonix remains an incredibly popular destination year on year. In this article, we\u2019ll explain how to get to Chamonix ski resort from the UK, whether it\u2019s by plane, train or car, so that you can make an informed decision before packing your bags\u2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Where is Chamonix?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Chamonix<\/a><\/strong> is located at the foot of the Mont Blanc, the highest mountain in Europe, just over an hour\u2019s drive from Geneva airport. The resort sits at an altitude of\u00a01040m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How to get to Chamonix ski resort\u2026<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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By plane<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Getting to Chamonix by plane is an efficient and pretty straight forward option, with a few airports to choose from as your arrival destination:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Geneva airport > Chamonix<\/strong>\u00a0route<\/strong>:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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How to get to Chamonix ski resort from Geneva airport by car.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The journey from Geneva airport to Chamonix is pretty direct and fairly quick. Taking the A40 will get you there in around an hour and twenty minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What do I need for the journey?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Travelling from Geneva airport to La Clusaz requires crossing the border from Switzerland to France. Usually, you will be able to cross without showing passports or documentation, but it\u2019s a good idea to have these at the ready just in case.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chambery airport > Chamonix route:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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How to get to Chamonix ski resort from Chambery airport by car.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Getting to Chamonix from Chambery airport takes a little longer than if you fly to Geneva, but it\u2019s still a pretty quick option and you don\u2019t need to cross the border from Switzerland to France.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lyon airport > Chamonix route:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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How to get to Chamonix ski resort from Lyon airport by car.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Lyon airport to Chamonix ski resort is a third option, but the journey takes a little longer, so if you\u2019re keen to get to Chamonix quickly and avoid longer transfers, Geneva may be a better option for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Grenoble airport > Chamonix route:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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How to get to Chamonix ski resort from Grenoble airport by car.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The journey from Grenoble airport to Chamonix takes around two and a half hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n \n \n <\/symbol>\n \n \n <\/symbol>\n \n \n \n <\/symbol>\n \n \n \n <\/symbol>\n<\/svg>\n\n\n\n

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Transfers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re travelling with younger children, then taking a\u00a0private transfer<\/strong>\u00a0from the airport to Chamonix may be more preferable. As the vehicle is exclusively yours, it means you don\u2019t have to wait at the airport for as long and you won\u2019t have to travel to different stop off journeys.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re a group of friends, or travelling alone, then a\u00a0shared transfer<\/strong>\u00a0may be a better option. The benefit of sharing the transfer is that you can keep costs down, but you may be limited to more restrictive timings and longer waits, as well as having more stops on the way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are some transfer companies who can get you from your arrival airport to Chamonix:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n