Thanks to its ideal location between Lake Geneva and Mont-Blanc, Les Gets is easily accessible, by car, train and bus.
It is only 25 km from the A40 motorway connecting Mâcon to Passy, 22 km (30 mins drive) from Cluses train station and 55 km from Geneva International Airport (1h 15 mins). You can arrive and depart easily and safely.
Once you arrive, leave your car in one of Les Gets’ many car parks (see below) and move freely on foot, by mini-train, shuttle bus or GetsLib’ electric bike. It couldn’t be easier to enjoy your stay car-free.
By car, car-sharing, train or bus… All means are good to come to Les Gets!!
In fact, as the most relaxing, comfortable, and eco-friendly way to travel, we highly recommend taking the train from Paris, London, or many other starting points. You can find out more about this in the ‘By train’ section below.
Getting to Les Gets
By car
From Paris
597 km (563 km on motorway)
Time : 05h39
From Lyon
206 km (171 km on motorway)
Time : 02h21
From Geneva
63 km (34 km on motorway)
Time : 01h00
From Annecy
82 km (50 km on motorway)
Time : 01h10
Real-time traffic information on the motorway: https://www.atmb.com/fr/info-trafic
Real-time traffic information on the provincial roads: https://www.inforoute74.fr
From November 1st, it is mandatory to have special winter equipment on your vehicles. This obligation applies throughout the winter period from November 1st to March 31st of the following year.
By carpooling
Thinking about carpooling is a gesture for the environment.
To help you in your research, we suggest several sites to organize your carpool to/from Les Gets :
By bus
Bus station Les Gets “La Soulane”
2549 Rte des Grandes Alpes, 74260 Les Gets
FROM THONON
Busstation Thonon-les-Bains
Place des Arts 74200, Thonon-les-Bains
Line Y91 : Bus timetable and rates
Online reservations : https://oura.com/
FROM CLUSES
Busstation Cluses
2 Pl. des Combattants en Afn, 74300 Cluses
Line Y92 : Bus timetable and rates
Online reservations : https://oura.com/
FROM GENEVA
Direct operation of the Franco-Swiss routes from Geneva airport no longer exists.
Via Thonon :
– Geneva Cointrin Airport > Geneva Cornavin train station (5 trains per hour)
– At Cornavin station, take Line T71 or the Léman Express (see timetables) to Thonon.
– In Thonon, take Line Y91 to Les Gets.
Via Cluses :
– Geneva Cointrin Airport > Geneva Cornavin train station (5 trains per hour)
– At Cornavin station, take the Léman Express (see timetables) to Cluses.
– In Cluses, take line Y92 to Les Gets.
FROM PARIS
Join Les Gets with Ouibus!
Paris Bercy <> Les Gets from 29€
Cergy Pontoise <> Les Gets from €29
Consult schedules and rates
By train
Travelling by train to Les Gets will help you make the journey part of the holiday. It’s the most scenic, social and eco-friendly way to get here. Les Gets closest train station, Cluses, is just 30 minutes away by bus or taxi.
Direct high-speed TGVs run from Paris, and from many more starting points you can combine TGVs with Eurostar or local TER trains.
Below are some example journey times to Cluses:
Coming from the UK by train ?
If you are planning your next winter holiday and would like to view rail schedules between London and Les Gets, independent rail guide SnowCarbon has journey schedules and travel advice.
You can browse the rail schedules from London to Les Gets using the Snowcarbon Journey Planner
Another useful source of advice for travel between the UK and France is Seat61.
Closest train stations :
Cluses : 22 km
Transfers from Cluses : see section “Bus” above
Geneva : 50 km
Transfers from Geneva : see section “Bus” above
Booking your train journey
There are lots of options for booking travel to Les Gets. Popular rail-booking websites include:
SNCF Connect: https://www.sncf-connect.com/
Trainline: https://www.thetrainline.com/
Rail Europe: https://www.raileurope.com/
Bus transfers between Cluses and Les Gets can be booked at altibus.com. The bus station is adjacent to the train station.
Local taxis can be booked too.
Facilities at Cluses station
Cluses station has a waiting room with seating. Just opposite the station are Café de la Gare and Restaurant La Passerelle, where you can enjoy food and drink while waiting for a train or transfer to depart. More restaurants can be found a short walk away on either Rue du 8 Mai 1945 or Tour de Bargy.
Cluses itself is a small town with shops, restaurants and many other amenities.
By plane
GENEVA AIRPORT
Distance : 55 km from Les Gets
The direct operation of Franco-Swiss routes from Geneva airport no longer exists.
You can therefore reach Les Gets :
By public transport :
Via Thonon :
– Geneva Cointrin Airport > Geneva Cornavin train station (5 trains per hour)
– At Cornavin station, take Line T71 or the Léman Express (see timetables) to Thonon.
– In Thonon, take Line Y91 to Les Gets.
Information on the bus connection from Thonon : SAT Leman
Via Cluses :
– Geneva Cointrin Airport > Geneva Cornavin train station (5 trains per hour)
– At Cornavin station, take the Léman Express (see timetables) to Cluses.
– In Cluses, take line Y92 to Les Gets.
Information on the bus connection from Cluses : https://jacquet-autocars.com/lignes-regulieres/
Or by taxi, in the section taxi and transport companies below you can find their contact details.
LYON SAINT EXUPERY AIRPORT
Distance : 170 km from Les Gets
ANNECY AIRPORT
Distance : 82 km from Les Gets
By taxis
Taxis and transport companies can also assist you in organizing your transfer to the village.
ABCISSE TAXIS
TEL : 06 74 49 19 39
abcissetaxis@orange.fr
ALP’ GENOVESE TAXI
TEL : 06 08 64 67 23 / 06 07 28 57 11
www.genovesetaxi.com
ALPI MOTION
TEL : 06 38 46 04 08
www.alpimotion.com
contact@alpimotion.com
SKI-LIFTS
TEL : 01 82 88 14 10
https://www.ski-lifts.com/
info@ski-lifts.com
TAXI CASALINUOVO
TEL : 06 72 73 69 18
acvtc@bbox.fr
SKI TRANSFERS
TEL : 04 50 04 49 76
info@skitransfers.com
TRANSFERS 1786
TEL : 04 79 72 14 43/ 06 74 87 65 71
transfer@1786.travel
Road info
For traffic conditions on the roads in the area, please consult the phone numbers below.
Real-time traffic information on the motorway: https://www.atmb.com/fr/info-trafic
Real-time traffic information on the provincial roads: https://www.inforoute74.fr
Gendarmerie des Gets : 04 50 79 70 70
Gendarmerie of Taninges: 04 50 34 20 03
Regional Traffic Information Centre (Bison Futé): 0826 022 022
Rhône-Alpes Regional Road Information Centre : 0892 68 10 77
State of roads in Haute Savoie : 04 50 33 20 74
From November 1st, it is mandatory to have special winter equipment on your vehicles. This obligation applies throughout the winter period from November 1st to March 31st of the following year.
By helicopter
‘The shortest way to your destination’
To avoid traffic jams and travel stress, BLUGEON HELICOPTERS offers a direct transfer from the airport (Geneva, Annecy, Chambéry, Grenoble, Lyon Saint Exupery, Lyon Bron…) to your resort. All you have to do is enjoy the flight and the beautiful scenery.
| Origin | Duration | Changes |
|---|---|---|
| Paris | 4h 40m | direct |
| Lyon | 2h 48m | direct |
| Lille | 6h 50m | Lyon Part Dieu |
| London | 8h 21m | Paris, Bellegarde |
| Brussels | 7h 23m | Lyon Part Dieu |
| Brussels | 7h 56m | Paris |
| Amsterdam | 9h 24m | Chambery, Bellegarde |
| Barcelona | 8h 30m | Lyon Part Dieu |
Several car parks available
Les Chavannes underground car park
Ideally located in the heart of the village at the foot of the slopes, under the Chavannes cable car. This car park has 280 spaces and is open 24 hours a day. It is free in the summer, and chargeable from December to April. It also has a charging point for electric bikes.
Perrières car park
At the entrance to the village on the Taninges side. Free car park with 350 spaces available, a Getslib’ station and 2 electric charging points.
Le Marais car park
Located in the village, this car park has a capacity of 100 spaces and is also free. Parking is strictly forbidden on Thursdays from 4:00 am to 2:00 pm to allow the municipal market to take place.
Motorhomes car parks
A space has been set aside at the end of the Perrières car park to allow 20 to 30 motorhomes to park. A “Flot Bleu” terminal is available at the exit of the car park. Parking is limited to 7 consecutive days.
La Colombière & Pressenage car parks
Located at the foot of the slopes on the Mont-Chéry side, these two car parks have a capacity of 53 spaces and are equipped with a GetsLib’ station and an electric charging point.
Lake car park
Located at the top of the lake road, this car park serves the leisure centre at Lac des Ecoles. It has a capacity of 50 spaces and a GetsLib station.
Car parks with electric charging points for cars
– Les Perrières car park: 2 charging points
– Colombière car park: 1 charging point
– Golf des Gets car park: 2 charging points
– Pic car park: 1 charging point
Parking Des P’teaux :
New free car park at the Morzine entrance to the village.
Car parks for the disabled
Les Gets resort has reserved parking spaces for the disabled in the following car parks:
– Parking du Marais
– Les Perrières car park
– Les Chavannes underground car park
– Colombière car park
– Parking de la Forge
Moving around the station
Once you are in the village, you let your car parked and walk, take shuttle buses or use the little train, in a safe environment…
Getting around is easy with free shuttles serving the village’s principal hamlets and an inter-resort shuttle service during high season. Here, biking, e-cycling, walking, shopping and using the little tourist train are fun, safe activities particularly in the village centre, where the main street is closed to traffic for certain periods.
