Airport Transfers to Les Menuires, 3 Valley
This page explains the airport transfer options open to you in Les Menuires, a popular ski resort in the famous Trois Vallee (Three Valley) ski area in the French Alps. Les Menuires is an attractive town with much to offer the visitor. We have listed airport transfers in order of distance and transfer time from Les Menuires. This is so that you can find the one that suits you best. You will find the airport closest to the resort at the top of the list. The page also offers additional help and advice on alternative travel options. There is also information on public transport in the region.
Some Facts about Les Menuires
Les Menuires forms part of the Trois Vallee ski area. With over 600km of slops in the region it is the biggest ski area in the world. The slopes range from novice to expert, and there are many off-piste opportunities. Les Menuires was a host in the 1992 Winter Olympics. The town itself offers a wide choice of accommodation in the form of hotels and guest houses. There are many excellent restaurants and bars. Les Menuires is one of the most popular ski resorts in Europe and offers a choice of other sports.
From which airport can I reach Les Menuires?
The closest airport to Les Menuires is either Chambery or Lyon. Both Grenoble and Geneva are also options but transfer time can be over three hours during peak travel time. There are budget flights to some Italian airports for Les Menuires, but these should be avoided unless very cheap. Also, if you fly into one of the Italian airports you will have to travel through the Mt Blanc tunnel to get to Les Menuires as all the mountain roads and passes are closed during the winter. We recommend that you book an airport transfer as this is the most efficient way of getting to the resort. Also, car hire facilities are available at all the airports.
Is there public transport to Les Menuires?
If you are considering using public transport to reach Les Menuires there are several options. You should bear in mind that there are no rail links to the resort, so if you use the train you will have to change at some point. The following are some of the more viable options on the public transport network:
- There are scheduled bus services from Geneva airport to Les Menuires
- There are scheduled bus service from Lyon to Les Menuires
- Take the train from Lyon airport to Moutiers, then the scheduled bus from Moutiers to Les Menuires
- There is a scheduled bus service from Chambery to Les Menuires
- There is also a scheduled bus service from Grenoble to Les Menuires
Visit our transfer request page should you want to submit an airport transfer to Les Menuires.
Advice on Transportation to Les Menuires
We strongly advise that you use airport transfers. By booking a transfer you will benefit from a direct journey to Les Menuires. You also have the convenience and safety of a regular shuttle or transfer service. This is by far the quickest and most cost-effective way of getting from the airport to the resort, and also the most comfortable and safe.