If you’ve hired a car at Geneva airport or you’re self-driving to Chamonix, you can arrive in the valley from three different directions. From Italy you arrive via the Mont Blanc Tunnel, from France it’s on the main motorway “The Autoroute Blanche” or from Switzerland it’s via the Col des Montets. (Be careful if you choose to come via the Col in winter as it’s often closed due to heavy snow or avalanches). In winter you should also check that your car has snow chains. Tolls apply on the French motorways and in Switzerland you’ll need a ‘vignette’ sticker on your windscreen which you can buy at the border. You can calculate the cost and the distance for driving to Chamonix with Via Michelin. 

 

Chamonix is also accessible by train, via Martigny in Switzerland or St Gervais le Fayet on the French side. Train travel, although relaxing often takes a lot longer due to lots of changes, especially if you’re coming from further afield. The final stage of the journey sees you boarding the Mont Blanc Express train, which travels the length of the Chamonix Valley, and its windows in part of the roof allow you to make the most of the impressive mountain views. You can buy tickets in advance for French trains via SNCF or for Swiss trains via SBB. 

 

A number of bus and coach companies also run services to Chamonix, stopping at either Chamonix centre or Chamonix Sud - check before you book as if you’re staying out of the centre you will need to add on either another bus or train journey, or book a private transfer. Look for bus companies such as SAT Bus operate from Geneva and Courmayeur, or coach companies like OuiBus, FlixBus, Eurolines or SnowExpress come from further away. 

The public transport in Chamonix is great in the daytime, with lots of buses and trains all year round and an increased frequency of service in winter and summer. The good news is that when you stay with us, it’s free to travel on the trains between Servoz and Vallorcine. When you check into your accommodation, we will give you a "carte d'hôte" guest card (one per person) that permits you to travel on all trains in the Chamonix valley for free (with the exception of the Montenvers Mer de Glace train and the late night bus). You can also use your guest card to get a 50% discount on bus tickets. Alternatively, if you have a ski pass or multi-site lift pass in summer, this also provides free bus transport.  

 

If you are travelling past Servoz or Vallorcine on the train you can buy tickets on the train or at the main station stops. Night buses do operate in Chamonix in peak seasons for a small fee and when it’s interseason you may need to book in advance the day before. Find out more information and timetables on our local transport page.  

 

For a taxi service in the Chamonix Valley or to neighbouring areas, speak to our preferred partners Haute Transfer or get a quote for "in-valley" travel via the quick quote box on this page. 

Cots are available to hire at an extra charge of €30, to be paid prior to your arrival via guest area. 

 

Please note that the bed is a travel cot, supplied with a standard travel cot mattress. In line with health and safety, we do not provide an additional mattress. We provide one sheet, so please bring your own bedding or sleeping bag. These cots are 60x120cm and are suitable for babies / children up to 15kg.