Transfers to and from the airport to your ski resort can sometimes feel long and tedious. This is especially true if you are travelling with children as they will likely want to run around and use their pent-up energy after the flight. But not all resorts have long transfer times… Here are five of the shortest transfers available for ski holidays.
1. Avoriaz, France
Transfer: 1 hour 50 minutes
Previously voted as “Best Family Resort” at the World Snow Awards, Avoriaz in France is located less than 100km from Geneva Airport and a transfer between the airport will take around 1 hour 50 minutes. The resort is perfect for skiers and snowboarders of all levels and offers 650km of skiable terrain in the Portes du Soleil area. As well as this there are plenty of non-ski activities available such as dog sledding, fat biking, snowshoeing or taking a ride on a horse-drawn sleigh.
2. Corvara & Colfosco, Italy
Transfer: 2 hours
Looking for a quintesstional Italian ski adventure for the whole family? The twin resorts of Corvara and Colfosco in the Italian Dolomites may be just what you’re looking for. A superb selection of intermeidiate slopes including access to the famed Sellaronda ski circuit, as well as authentic Ladin mountain culture and a reputation for excellent cuisine await! When travelling with us to Corvara or Colfosco your transfer can take approx 2 hours if flying to Innsbruck airport in Austria.
3. Chamonix, France
Transfer: 1 hour 15 mins
Chamonix in France offers over 250 runs for you to choose from served by 65 lifts, and provides some of the best off piste skiing in the world. To get to this resort the transfer should take around 1 hour 15 mins from Geneva airport.
Chamonix – Copyright Chamonix Tourism – Pierre Raphoz
4. Alpe d’Huez, France
Transfer: 2 hours
A 2 hour transfer from Grenoble and you’ll be in Alpe d’Huez. This famous southern Alps resort has something for everyone; a great ski for area beginners and families, the longest black run in Europe (Sarenne) and more for the advanced skier, plus a great weather with an average of 300 sunny days a year.
Alpe d’Huez – ©Laurent Salino/Alpe d’Huez Tourisme
5. Les Carroz, France
Transfer: 1 hour 30 mins
Les Carroz is a popular resort for local families in France and ideal for those looking for a more traditional alpine experience. The transfer time from Geneva is around 1 hour 30 minutes. Whilst here enjoy 265km of pistes, from quiet nursery slopes for beginners through to challenging blacks for the more advanced.
Other great resorts
Whether you’re transferring on a coach from the airport, Fly-driving or maybe booking a Self-Drive Ski Holiday, Les Deux Alpes and Les Houches are also on our list of ‘easy-reach’ ski resorts.
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Note: Transfer times are approximate and subject to route availability and good driving conditions.
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