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You can get to Val Thorens from the airports of several cities. The most popular of them are Geneva and Lyon, because there are many direct flights here every day.
There are two main routes to Val Thorens from Geneva: along Lake Annecy (very scenic and pleasant road, distance 155 km) or along highways A41 and A43 (regular high-speed autobahns, distance 201 km). Travel time on both routes is about 3 hours, but on weekends or holidays there are traffic jams very often and the route time can increase up to 5-6 hours. It is better to leave Val Thorens in advance (4 hours in advance), if it snows heavily in the mountains, otherwise you can miss the plane.
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You order a transfer on our website |
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We send you a confirmation and contact details |
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Our driver meets you at the airport arrival with a sign displaying your name |
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The driver takes you to your hotel or apartment in Val Thorens |
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You make the balance payment to the driver |
Ski resorts in the French Alps are a very popular tourist destination in winter, and at every Geneva airport you will find many taxis that will take you to the 3 Valleys. Transport links between resorts and airports are also developed, but there are no direct trains and buses, you will have to make several transfers. If you are not ready to overpay for a Swiss taxi, or if you value your time and you have a lot of luggage in order to travel by bus, we suggest you order a transfer.
We offer a wide range of options for transfers to Val Thorens: Economy class cars, a large comfortable car for a trip with a family, a spacious bus for a large group of tourists, or a Premium class car for the trip of the most demanding passengers. Our driver will meet you at the airport waiting area. It keeps track of your aircraft's actual arrival time, delay or early arrival. In the event that you are traveling with children, we will install child seats in the car (they are included in the transfer price). In all cars you can use Wi-Fi.
The price is fixed at the time of booking the transfer, it can only change if you leave the airport for more than 1 hour from the moment the flight arrives or if you want to visit additional locations along the transfer route. Weather conditions, the location of the hotel, the amount of luggage and traffic on the roads will not affect the final amount. Transportation of ski equipment is included in the transfer price.
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Write to info@bycar.su |
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Fill out the order form on the transfer page |
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Send a message to WhatsApp or Viber |
You can pay your transfer in several ways. Do not forget that few services are included in the cost of the trip.
Taxi is a common but very expensive way to get to Val Thorens. A trip from Geneva will cost you between 400 and 550 euro. It is difficult to predict the final cost in advance - for example, the cost of landing depends on the time of day and holidays. In addition, you pay extra for the presence of a child seat, a seat for the fourth passenger and for a pet if you decide to take a pet with you on vacation. Luggage and equipment are also paid separately.
Taxi drivers don't often speak English, so if you're not French, you might have trouble communicating with the taxi driver. Often taxis can be paid by card, but this is subject to an additional charge. To avoid unnecessary unpleasant expenses, it is much more profitable to pre-order a transfer from Geneva to Val Thorens and back. At the airport at the right time you will be met by a Russian-speaking driver. The fixed price will not change depending on the time of day, the number of passengers and the presence of a baby in the company. Luggage and equipment will also be delivered to your hotel free of charge. And also, if you wish, when ordering a return transfer, you can ask to identify a driver you already know.
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Experienced English-speaking drivers |
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Meeting you with a sign displaying your name |
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Fixed price |
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No extra charge if your flight is delayed |
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Road toll included |
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Free child seats |
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Wi-Fi |
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9 years of experience |
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We work in 8 countries in Europe |
In addition to the small airfield in Courchevel, Chambery airport is closest to Val Thorens. But mostly private planes fly into it or the cost of tickets is very high. Therefore, the most popular are the international airports of Lyon and Geneva.
from the airport of Geneva (Geneva International Airport - GVA) - 160 km
from Lyon airport (Lyon-Saint-Exupéry - Lyon-Saint Exupéry - LYS) - 199 km
from Chambery-Savoie Airport (CMF) – 122 km
Grenoble Airport (St Geoirs - GNB) - 194 km
Turin Airport (Torino Caselle - TRN) - 263 km
The ski resort of Val Thorens is a great place to spend your winter holidays if you like fun nightlife and high-level service. It is located in a national park at an altitude of 3,000 meters - a wonderful place! Val Thorens is called the "roof of the Three Valleys" because it is located in the highlands. The highest point is 3.300 m, and the ski village itself is 2.300 m. Most of the buildings in the village are multi-storey hotels. Val Thorens is characterized by high-level recreation, hotels here are at least 3 stars and it is quite difficult to find an inexpensive hotel, but the prices correspond to a high level of service.
Val Thorens is the highest resort in Western Europe, located in the vast and well-known ski area of the Three Valleys (Trois Vallees). The resort is great for skiing fans of all stripes, but not great for those who don't ski at all. There are no cars in Val Thorens - the resort is located right on the slopes, and at the entrance to the station the car must be left in the parking lot. Over the years of its existence, Val Thorens has evolved from a soulless station to a few cabins by the ski lift into a pretty pretty village.
Recommended for: riders of all levels, from beginners to experts, families, lovers of freeride, mountain restaurants, guaranteed snow, skiing to the door Not recommended: for lovers of nightlife, exclusive shopping and apres-ski, those who do not tolerate long transfers and serpentine, do not adapt well to altitude and cold, non-skiers
Val Thorens - Orelle - 140 km, Belleville Valley (300 km), all Three Valleys (more than 600 km of slopes) Val Thorens is located on different levels, on the southern slope, very convenient for skiing in the nearby valleys - both in the Belleville Valley, where Les Menuires and Saint Martin de Belleville are located, and in the Méribel Valley.
Due to the high location of the resort, snow is guaranteed even at the beginning and end of the season. Les Menuires is connected to Val Thorensam by bus. Below Menuire is the town of St. Martin de Belleville, where accommodation is cheaper.
Total length (in the Three Valleys) - 600 km, incl. blue - 40%, red - 45%, black - 15%
Season: from mid/late November to early May
Val Thorens is one of the most remote resorts from airports. The transfer from Geneva/Grenoble can take up to 4-5 hours due to traffic jams, especially on the serpentine from Moutiers.
Taxi from Geneva 450-550 euro, and transfer 260-350 euro; from Lyon (206 km) - 500-600 euro, transfer costs about 300 euro. The Three Valleys can also be reached from Italy: through the Frejus tunnel (3-3.5 hours from Turin). The nearest railway station is Moutiers (37 km), there is a bus from the station. It is better to reserve seats on the bus in advance, at least 48 hours in advance.
Val Thorens offers some great restaurants, including l'Oxalys, one of the best in the Alps. In addition, there are many restaurants in the resort, both themed and with local cuisine, as well as specializing in haute cuisine and fashion trends. The famous chef of the Oxalys restaurant (at the 4-star Residence L'Oxalys hotel), 27-year-old Jean Sulpice, recently received the top award from the Michelin culinary guide. The young chef studied and practiced with the stars of world gastronomy, such as Marc Veyra, Edouard Loubet, Pierre Ganer, Ferran Adrito and others, settled in Val Thorens four years ago. "He is a real culinary researcher and inventor. His unexpected cuisine is a delicate game with meat, local Savoyard fish and forgotten vegetables, such as the Jerusalem artichoke, rutabaga, squash, etc.) The chef enthusiastically studies the taste of various wild herbs, experiments with seasonal fruits and every time he prepares the most unexpected dishes in a new way in a cozy chalet, "- talking about him frequent guests of the restaurant.
Another amazing restaurant, l'Epicurien, has recently opened in the four-star residence of Village Montana. The main concept is a culinary journey across all five continents. The young chef Frederic Tarride uses his knowledge and skills of renowned teachers Alain Senderens and Alain Ducasse to offer original and exotic dishes. The menu includes foie gras with Sichuan pepper, gingerbread ice cream, Indonesian king prawns in walnut sauce. The wine list transcends French dominance with an excellent selection of wines from Argentina, South Africa, Australia and Brazil.
The 7,500 sqm sports center offers a wide range of cardio and weight training equipment, various group classes and instructor consultations. For the whole family there is an opportunity to play tennis, squash, badminton, table tennis, football, volleyball and other games, all the necessary equipment can be rented from the sports center. There is also a large aqua club with two swimming pools, saunas, jacuzzi and hammam. The beauty center at Fitz Roy's premier hotel specializes in Decleor cosmetics and offers all sorts of traditional massages and more exotic facial and body treatments. The spa at the Sherpa Hotel is powered by Maria Galland products (€60-74 for a 1h15 total massage).
The 7,500 sqm sports center offers a wide range of cardio and weight training equipment, various group classes and instructor consultations. For the whole family there is an opportunity to play tennis, squash, badminton, table tennis, football, volleyball and other games, all the necessary equipment can be rented from the sports center. There is also a large aqua club with two swimming pools, saunas, jacuzzi and hammam. The beauty center at Fitz Roy's premier hotel specializes in Decleor cosmetics and offers all sorts of traditional massages and more exotic facial and body treatments. The spa at the Sherpa Hotel is powered by Maria Galland products (€60-74 for a 1h15 total massage).
Alex
01/13/2022
We booked a Mercedes V class. The price of the trip was 400eur. The car is great, clean and new:) The driver was punctual and courteous. Thank you!
Helen
22/02/2022
Mike met us at the Geneva airport in the evening. Calmly and carefully took us to Val Thorens in 3 hours. There were child seats in the car for my daughters, and water bottles in the doors. Two weeks later, we left in the same car in the morning. I recommend this service to you!
Anne
03/07/2022
We were worried about being picked up at the airport, cause it was the first time we booked a transfer on this site. But everything was very well. The driver met us with a sign, his Whatsapp was sent to us in advance. We got to the hotel quickly and comfortably.