| Travel Information | St. Gervais Tourist Information | Megeve Tourist Information |
| During the 1960s Megeve was a must for international society, then its reputation faded as the stars went else where. Now though Megeve is back as a serious contender for the most stylis resort in the Alps. Extensive gentle skiing together with good child care, luxury hotels and superb restaurants set in a real village atmosphere. |
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By Road: Distances from Ferry Port: Calais, France 580 miles Le Havre 532 miles |
From Calais,Caen or Le Havre,
it's autoroute all the way. Set off from the French channel ports early in the morning and
you'll usually arrive in time for dinner! The Autoroute Blanche ends at Le Fayet, which is
just 10 minutes from the chalet.
If a stop is required then some good hotels can be found on the Logis de France web site. Budget hotels such as Formular 1 can also be found in the northern outskirts of Dijon. |
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By Air: Transfer times from Airport: Geneva 1¼ hrs (45 miles away) |
Geneva is the most convenient airport for St. Gervais - Megeve. Try the easyJet website to check availability, competitive prices and easy on-line booking. Alternatively your local travel agent will be able to book your flight for you. We would advise early booking if you are planning to travel as a group, to ensure that you travel together. On your arrival at the airport, you can hire a car, use the regular bus service back to resort. |
| By Rail: To TGV St Gervais/Le Fayet | |
St Gervais/Le Fayet is also a rail terminus served by an excellent railway service,
including the TGV.
Train to Chamonix from the UKTravelling to Chamonix from the UK by train is not a good option. If using public transport, air travel will nearly always be quicker and less expensive.There are several routes 1. Eurostar from London St Pancras International to Paris (Nord). Cross Paris to Gare du Lyon and travel by SNCF via Annecy & Saint Gervais Les Bains to Chamonix. 2. Eurostar from London St Pancras International to Lille. SNCF from Lille (Flanders) to Chamonix, via Lyon (Part Dieu) & Saint Gervais Les Bain in about 8hrs30 3. Eurostar from London St Pancras International to Paris (Nord). Cross Paris to Paris Austerlitz. This SNCF route allows for a overnight travel with a sleeping car and arrival in Chamonix at about 10.30am. 4. Eurostar from London Waterloo to Paris (Nord). Cross Paris to Gare du Lyon and travel by SNCF on a TGV in 3 hours to BELLEGARDE SUR VALSERIVE about 1hr 20 from Chamonix by road. 5. Eurostar from London Waterloo to Paris (Nord). Cross Paris to Gare du Lyon and travel by SNCF on a TGV in 4 hours to Geneva Airport and take a Transfer to Chamonix Train to Chamonix From Geneva Airport The Swiss have an excellent rail network SBB, with major stations in Geneva and Zurich airports. However these do not provide easy access points to Chamonix. We advise a transfer by road, but if you are set on using the train, cross Geneva to the Eaux-Vives rail station and take a french SNCF train to Annemasse or Roche-sur-Foron. Change here for Le Fayet/St. Gervais Les Bains. Change here onto the Mont Blanc Express and a panoramic ride to Chamonix. Journeys will take between 2 hours 51 minutes & 3 hours 25 minutes. The SBB timetable is better than the SNCF timetable. The latter does not provide times and routing from Geneva Airport, only from Eaux-Vives. | |
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Milege & times are for quickest route as determined
by Microsoft AutoRoute Express 2000 and are for guidance only. | |