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DE A popular ski resort in the French Alps, Les Gets is famous for its stunning snowy landscapes and excellent skiing, perfect for winter sports enthusiasts. Travelling to Les Gets can be an exciting part of your adventure. There are several easy and convenient options that are available to suit your travel preferences
Flying to Les Gets
Here are some airports conveniently located near Les Gets, perfect for planning your travel:
- Geneva Airport (GVA) – 70 km away from Les Gets / 1 hour 5 Minutes
- Chambery Airport (CMF) – 127 km away from Les Gets / 1 Hour 30 Minutes
- Lyon Airport (LYS) – 200 km away from Les Gets / 2 Hours 15 Minutes
- Grenoble Airport (GNB) – 205km away from Les Gets / 2 Hours 15 Minutes
Airport Transfers
If you’re arriving by air, you’ll likely fly into either Geneva, Lyon, or Chambéry. Consider these transfer companies that provide services to Les Gets, either privately or sometimes shared:
Private Transfers: Private transfers to Les Gets offer more flexibility in pick-up location and time and may enable more luggage. However, this is never usually problematic. Private transfers are typically more expensive, but this is highly dependent on the number of travellers within your group.
Shared Transfers: Shared transfers to Les Gets typically offer less in terms of flexibility. They are, however, usually more affordable options than Private transfers. It is worth considering the amount of travellers within your group. It usually makes sense to opt for a private transfer if the number of individuals travelling within the same group exceeds 5. This will vary on route and transfer company. It is also worth checking on the return policy for the given transfer company as shared transfers may have village centre meeting points rather than at collecting you at your residence.
Geneva Airport
Geneva Airport (GVA) is the closest airport to Les Gets, which is only 70 km away. It is the most popular airport for travellers heading to Les Gets as it offers multiple transport options, including private transfers and shared shuttle buses.
Regular bus services operate from Geneva Airport to Les Gets, taking approximately 1 hour and 05 minutes. Alternatively, you can book a private transfer or taxi directly from the airport to your accommodation in Les Gets.
Other Airports Near Les Gets
Although Geneva Airport is the closest option, there are other airports within driving distance of Les Gets:
- Chambéry Airport (CMF) is 127 km away and offers a more direct route to Les Gets; however, it offers fewer flight choices.
- Lyon Airport (LYS) is one of the largest airports in the region. It is located 200 km from Les Gets and offers a wider range of flight options.
- Grenoble Airport (GNB) is the furthest option at 205 km away, but it also has regular bus services and private transfer options for travellers heading to Les Gets
Les Gets by Car
The 873-kilometer drive from Calais to Les Gets generally takes 8 hours, depending on traffic and road conditions. One of the benefits of driving is the absence of luggage limitations and the chance to enjoy an additional day of skiing during a week-long vacation. However, motorway tolls can accumulate. It’s worth being mindful that French motorway tolls can accumulate significantly and will cost approximately £75 from Calais to Les Gets, so it’s important to factor these costs into your travel plans. According to Rometorio, a one-way trip from Calais to Les Gets will cost £121 to £174 in fuel alone, depending on driving factors. When combined with toll expenses and vehicle mileage, this option can be quite costly.
Les Gets by Train
Unfortunately there are no direct trains to Les Gets from the UK. There are, however, options for those travelling from London to nearby Geneva via Paris.
Departing London St Pancras International on the Eurostar train to Paris Gare du Nord takes 2 hours and 20 minutes and costs from £51. The second leg leaves Paris Gare du Lyon on the TGV Lyria train to Geveva Cornavin . Tickets cost from £25 with this leg of the journey taking 3 hours and 11 minutes.
In total, the train transit time from London to Geneva will be approximately 5 hours and 30 minutes, costing around £76. This doesn’t, however, factor in the 3.5-mile connection in Paris from Gare de Nord to Gare de Lyon.
The Paris Metro will depart Gare de Lyon every 5 minutes to châtelet les halles station on train line B towards SCAL. Upon reaching châtelet les halles change trains to line A for trains towards NEGE. This will take you to Paris Gare de Lyon. This connection takes approximately 10 minutes and costs in the region of £4. Alternatively there will be an availability of taxis from Gare Nord to Gare Lyon. This trip should cost in the region of £12 to £15 and take 10 minutes which is heavily dependent on Paris traffic.
Once at Geneva Cornavin, private transfers can take you to Geneva. For shared transfers, an additional train will need to be taken from Geneva Cornavin to Geneva Airport, taking 7 minutes and costing £9.
It is worth bearing in mind that this journey is not sold as a connection. Therefore, it will be up to the traveller to ensure that they have sufficient time to transit across Paris in order to make the connecting train. Transfers from Geneva to Les Gets will also have to be booked in advance of your journey.
