Geneva to Vallorcine Transfer
Enjoy the slower pace of life in the authentic alpine village of Vallorcine. Direct access to the pistes & tranquility assured, just the way we like it!
Open the door to another world in Vallorcine
The little village of Vallorcine with just over 450 inhabitants is a real alpine hideaway, so much so that we like to call it Narnia! If you’re looking for peace and quiet with authentic alpine charm (but still with direct access to the skiing and fancy things like wifi!), Vallorcine has it in bucketloads.
The fast and efficient bubble lift right next to the train station offers direct access to the pistes of the Tete de Balme/ Les Esserts side of the ski area. And, of course, from here you can access the other side of Balme right down to Le Tour village. And with the (new for 2020) Posettes drag lift from the top of the Vallorcine bubble lift, it’s so easy!
For cross country skiers and snow-shoers you’ll be in heaven, with a variety of tracks and trails between the Foyer Ski de Fond at the main Vallorcine train station and Le Buet (where the train also stops). Interlaced with the cross country trails are pedestrian tracks and on a sunny, bright and cold winter’s afternoon, a stroll or snowshoe can’t be beaten.
La Poya – Vallorcine’s hidden ski area
There is even a small alpine ski area of its own called ‘La Poya’. To access it, take the train and get off at Le Buet stop, where there is also a large, free car park. Cross the road just up hill from the Hotel Buet and head up the steep slope. After a couple of minutes’ walk (think about bringing a sledge if visiting with little babies/toddler) you arrive at the snowfront.
Here you’ll find a ‘jardin de neige’ with a rope lift for little ones, a small rope drag and two larger drag lifts. Snowboarders beware though, it is only drags and the main one is very steep. It’s a charming little corner though and great for a relaxing ski ‘en famille’. There’s an ESF ski school here too, with a Piou Piou club for very little ones.
Back in the village centre, the Residence Vallorcine Mont Blanc has a free open-air ice rink that the whole family can enjoy in the afternoons and evenings. The residence also offers snacks and hot drinks at the little outdoor mazot.
To know what else is happening in the village, make sure you visit the Vallorcine Tourist Office on the main road just beyond the Residence Mont Blanc and the village store.
The alpine life – Vallorcine style!
Life happens at an altogether different pace in Vallorcine. There are just enough amenities to make it practical, yet not too many to turn it into a full-on commercial resort.
Ski hire, groceries, the essential baguette, a strong morning expresso and a nice meal can all be easily found in Vallorcine. As for what there is to do in Vallorcine, lift the lid and there’s more going on than you’d imagine…
If you want a get-away-from-it-all holiday, book your transfer with Mountain Drop-offs to Vallorcine and forget about the hustle and bustle of real life for a while.
In winter you can ski Balme/Le Tour directly from Vallorcine and in summer it’s just alpine pastures and panoramic views all the way. Vallorcine really is the Chamonix Valley’s best-kept secret…just don’t tell everyone.
Vallorcine Transfer
Vallorcine is a pretty, picturesque mountain village nestled at the very end of the Chamonix Valley. The Geneva airport to Vallorcine transfer time is around 1hr 30mins. The journey sees you traversing the entire valley and culminates in a spectacular climb over the Col des Montets, right through the middle of the Aiguilles Rouges nature reserve (keep your eyes peeled for Chamois deer as you gaze out of the transfer bus window), before your descent into Le Buet and subsequently Vallorcine.
Only 4km from the Swiss border at Chatelard-Frontiere, Vallorcine is a hidden corner that has somehow managed to preserve its authenticity, but with direct access on the bubble lift to the Balme/ Le Tour ski area.
Driving over there in winter can be challenging, so best leave negotiating an icy, snowy col to the experienced transfer drivers. Once you’re in Vallorcine, the French part of the Mont Blanc Express train terminates here and with a Carte d’Hote, Gens de Pay or Residence Secondaire card, travel is free between Vallorcine and Servoz.