Travel & Directions

	Useful Websites Air: Easyjet Flybe Bmi Baby British Airways Swiss Airlines Geneva Airport Flyglobespan Jet2.com Car: www.viamichelin.com www.mappy.fr www.eurotunnel.com Taxi: Local Taxi Service www.ski-lifts.com Train: Eurostar

By Air:

We are just over an hour from Geneva International airport so nothing could be easier. We highly recommend our transfer partner Ski-Lifts for travelling to and from Geneva. They provide a door-to-door service. Their prices in € for 2008-2009 are listed below. (Unlikely to change much before next season).

Geneva is well served from the world over by all the major carriers and especially by low cost and charters from within Europe. Easyjet, Flybe, and Bmi Baby all have regular flights from regional airports in the UK. British Airways and Swiss Airlines fly regularly from the major cities.

We have scheduled our arrival and departure dates for Sundays in order that you may take advantage of low-cost air travel and avoid the hustle and bustle of Saturday travel (this also means you get to ski on Saturday when the slopes are really quiet!) Should you wish to arrive on a day other than a Sunday, please check with us before confirming your travel arrangements.

Flights to Lyon, one of the major airports in France, could also be considered when booking your travel. Onward travel to Les Contamines is approx 2.5 hrs by road.

Both Geneva and Lyon airports have excellent car hire facilities. A car gives you added flexibility once in Les Contamines, whether to visit the shops, medical center, pharmacy, Market, friends or a more distant restaurant on the chefs night out! You may wish to check with us prior to making your travel plans so we can offer advice on special deals, rates and routings.  

By travelling on a Sunday you will hopefully maximise your savings on the low cost and scheduled flight prices, Normally the earlier you book your holiday and flight the lower the prices, especially during the school holiday weeks but more importantly, by booking earlier, flights are available at more sociable hours and hence your holiday does not have to start with a 4.30am wake up to catch a 6.30am flight in the middle of UK winter! The earlier you book the flight the more convenient time there will be.

By Car:

Some of you may wish to bring your own car and start your holiday by travelling through the beautiful and varied French countryside on roads and autoroutes that are a dream to travel along. www.mappy.fr. This site will give you door to door instructions on how best to travel through France, including typical cost of journey, toll fees etc. We are a short 15 minute drive from the autoroute A40. Bringing your own transport allows you endless possibilities to explore the area and because our holidays start and end on Sunday you’ll be able to enjoy your journey on uncluttered and lorry-free roads. For speed, ease, reliability and flexibility use Eurotunnel whose new website is www.eurotunnel.com. We strongly advise having snow chains with you during the winter months.

Whether in your own car or a hire car, you must have at least the following equipment: - Yellow Hi visibility vest, warning triangle, and snow chains in the mountains in winter. (manual cars are often easier to use in snowy conditions than automatics).

By Train:

Train services from the UK by Eurostar are well worth considering. Connections from Lille and Paris by high speed TGV run to nearby St Gervais and Geneva. We will collect you from the station.

However you wish to travel to us, you can be assured of our special warm welcome and hospitality upon your arrival at Chalet Chovettaz and throughout your stay.

For further information on travelling to Chalet Chovettaz, please contact us by completing our enquiry form, or alternatively Click Here to book.