Les Carroz is easy to get to from the UK, hence it is a very popular with the British.
There are easily available flights, trains and it is easy enough by car.
When flying the closest airport is Geneva which is only 62km away.
The main low cost airlines operate to (Geneva Airport). There are three other airports within driving distance.
(Chamberry Airport) at 118km away, (Grenoble Airport) at just under 200km and (Lyon Airport) at 190km.
Each airline has different budget and schedules, one of the best sites for searching which does several airlines at once is skyscanner .net
Here are the websites of the other low cost airlines operating from the UK: -
Skyscanner
Ryanair
Easyjet
Bmibaby
Thomsonfly
British Airways
Flybe
AerLingus
Air France
MyTravel Lite
Flyglobespan
Swiss
Alternatively travelling by train to the resort is a great experience with an opportunity to sample the wonderful scenery. The French High Speed Train – TGV takes you to the station in Cluses and this is only 20 mins away from Les Carroz. For schedules and prices visit Eurostar and SNCF.
Once arriving at Geneva airport, transfers via bus are available to Les Carroz. The timetables and tickets are available at the Les Carroz Tourist Office.
If you decide to hire out a car, the following directions will take you from Geneva to Les Carroz:
Take the A40 motorway from Geneva direction Chamonix leave at junction 19 signed “Cluses Centre”. Follow the N205 towards Sallanches for approximately 3 kms then turn left at the junctions signposted “Les Carroz d’Araches”
For detailed route maps we would recommend you look at either the AA website The AA or the Michelin Route planner or use a Sat Nav or google maps works well.
Note: There are no petrol stations in Les Carroz! The nearest station is on the N205 near the motorway exit which is 12 kms from Les Carroz – so best to refuel before you arrive. We also recommend, as a precaution, that snow chains are carried at all times
Another alternative is via the sea ferries, times and prices check out P & O Ferries and Sea France.
Private Ski Transfers can be privately booked from the airport to Les Carroz. Two resources for this are: – Geneva Airport Transfers or Ski Lifts these have a variety of vehicle sizes available along with child seats if required.
21. June 2011 at 4:02 pm
HI
My family and I are travelling to Lez carroz 30/7/11.We do not want to have to hire a car. I know we can book a bus from Cluses bus station to Lez Carroz.
When we are staying in Lez Carroz is there a regular bus service from Lez carroz to other villages and towns that we can use. If there is can you e mail me a bus timetable please. Otherwise how could we visit the area without a car.
I look forward to your reply
Anne Shaw
26. June 2011 at 10:17 am
Many thanks for your enquiry. The only bus service to Les Carroz is the “Alpbus” which goes via Cluses. it sounds like you have the details. there are 2 buses per day in the week and 3 at the weekend. You can view the timetable on the following link. http://www.alpbus-fournier.com/fr/reservation/horaires.aspx?cp=en&rt=FOU53&dA=07/07/2011&dR=11/07/2011
There is a company in the village – Ski63 – who run a minibus service all through the summer and would be able to help with some of your days out of the village. You can contact them via http://www.ski63.com or telephone on 0033 4 57 19 95 30. I hope this is of use to you
26. July 2011 at 2:19 pm
Hi, i have read that there is a free shuttle bus that runs in Les Carrox during the season, although I cannot find any details about it. Is there one, and if so could you furnish me with the details please? Thanks
27. July 2011 at 8:34 am
There is a free shuttle bus service operating 4 routes that runs throughout the winter season. The timetable for 2012 has not been released yet but they generally run from 08.00 to 18.00 depending on the route.