Airport Transfer to St Jean d'Aulps, Portes du Soleil
This page should help you find you airport transfer options to Saint Jean de Belleville, a pretty and popular ski resort in France, close to the Italian border. It is part of the Trevalli ski area. We will also try to offer additional help and advice for you on travel to the resort from your arrival airport to Saint Jean de Belleville. We have listed all available airport transfers in order of distance and time from the resort. The nearest is listed first. This should help you find the one that suits you best. We have also included alternative travel information to and from Saint Jean de Belleville. Public transport options are included near the foot of the page.
Some Facts about Saint Jean de Belleville
Saint Jean de Belleville is a resort in the Alps in Eastern France. It resides in the Trevalli ski area. The region is famous for its skiing and he ski slopes at Saint Jean de Belleville have been used for the Alpine Ski World Championships. Skiing is plentiful with over 100km of slopes that are suitable for both beginners and experts. The town and surrounding area is home to many hotels and guest houses catering for winter and summer tourists. There are many restaurants and bars in Saint Jean de Belleville itself and nearby towns, and a lively après ski atmosphere is in contrast to the quaint and quiet villages.
From which airport can I reach Saint Jean de Belleville?
The closest airport to St Jean De Belleville is either Chambery or Lyon. Both Grenoble and Geneva are also options but transfer time can be over three hours during peak travel time. Please note if you fly into one of the Italian airports you will have to travel through the Mt Blanc tunnel to get to St Jean De Belleville as all the mountain roads and passes are closed during the winter. It is strongly recommended that you use airport transfers. This is the most convenient and cost effective method of travel. Also, car hire facilities are available at all the airports listed.
Below are some transport times to the resort:
Geneva airport - 120 km (2 hours)
Lyon airport - 150 km (1h40)
Chambery airport - 90 km (1h15)
Annecy airport - 85 km (1h30)
Grenoble airport - 160 km (2h00)
Is there public transport to Saint Jean de Belleville?
If you are considering using public transport to get from the airport to Saint Jean de Belleville there are options. However, due to the location of the resort these are limited. There is no direct rail link to the town or the nearby towns, and the journey times can be lengthy as a result. However, St Jean De Belleville is in the Vallée de Bozel just 6 kilometres away on an easy road from Moûtiers connected to the motorway (A430) and highway (N90 2X2 lanes), which is why we recommend airport transfers. The following are the only viable public transport links available:
- Scheduled bus services from Geneva airport to St Jean De Belleville
- Scheduled bus service from Lyon to St Jean De Belleville
- Train from Lyon airport to Moutiers, scheduled bus from Moutiers to St Jean De Belleville
- Scheduled bus service from Chambery to St Jean De Belleville
- Scheduled bus service from Grenoble to St Jean De Belleville
Visit our transfer request page should you want to submit an airport transfer to Saint Jean de Belleville.
Advice on Transportation to Saint Jean de Belleville
The usual alpine problem of a lack of rail connections means that public transport is not always the best way to get to Saint Jean de Belleville from your airport of choice. Airport transfers are a convenient way to get to and from the resort. You can book them in advance and they are cost effective and comfortable. The convenience of an airport transfer cannot be overstated. You are buying the benefit of a direct journey and no changes.
