How to get to Val Thorens
There are four main ways of getting to Val Thorens, depending on where you are travelling from: by plane, by car, by coach or by train. The best option for you will depend on the country you are travelling from, how long you intend to stay in Val Thorens for, and your budget.
By plane
By far the quickest and easiest way of getting to Val Thorens is by plane and airport transfer. Val Thorens is reachable from four international airports: Chambery, Geneva, Grenoble, and Lyon.
Chambery offers the shortest transfer time of 1hr40 but it is a relatively small airport with a limited number of airline options. At peak times on weekends, it can get incredibly busy and queues can be long. Still, it’s a great option if you’d prefer to avoid an overly long transfer time. If travelling from the UK, TUI, Jet2 and BA all fly directly to Chambery.
Both Lyon and Grenoble offer a transfer time of around 2hr20. Geneva has the longest transfer time at 2hr45 but the Swiss airport is the largest of all airports near Val Thorens. It therefore offers a multitude of options in terms of airlines, flight times and prices, plus it’s accessible from all over the world.
Val Thorens airport transfers
There are three main ways to make the trip from the airport to Val Thorens. Firstly, if you booked your holiday as part of a package then you will likely have a coach transfer included via your tour operator. Otherwise you’ll need to book a private transfer or get the bus.
Airport transfers from Geneva to Val Thorens range from €50-€450 depending on whether it is a shared or private transfer, as well as the time of year you are travelling. Transfers from other airports tend to be on a private basis, so they are usually more expensive and start at around €250.
Some bus services run from the airports too, if you’d prefer a more budget-friendly option. One popular service is Ben’s Bus, which runs transfers from all four international airports mentioned above. You can choose from one of the regular airport shuttles, or book a private car.
At the other end of the spectrum – and for the ultimate luxury – you can get a helicopter transfer. Val Thorens has a heliport located at the foot of the slopes. To arrive in style by helicopter, prices start from around €2,200.