Travel
Self Drive
Méribel Mottarét is approximately 9 hours drive from Calais, mainly on motorway. Full directions will be provided, from Calais to the chalet door!
| P&O: | www.poferries.com |
| Sea France: | www.seafrance.com |
| Speed: | www.speedferries.com |
| Ferry Savers | www.ferrysavers.com |
By Air
| Airport | Miles | Transfer Time |
| Geneva | 80 | 2 ½ hours |
| Lyon Saint Exupéry | 115 | 2 hours |
| Chambéry | 60 | 1 hour |
| Grenoble | 80 | 2 hours |
| Easyjet: | www.easyjet.com |
| Flybe: | www.flybe.com flights available to Geneva, Chambéry, from Birmingham, Exeter, Norwich and Southampton. |
| Lite: | www.mytravellite.com |
| Ryanair: | www.ryanair.com |
| BMI: | www.bmibaby.com |
| Jet2: | www.jet2.com flights from Leeds, Bradford, Newcastle and Manchester to Chambéry and Geneva. |
| Swiss: | www.swiss.com |
| BA: | www.britishairways.com |
| Also look : | www.ski.flights.com |
By Rail
This is a very popular mode of transport – put your luggage on the train, sit in comfort with both UK and French plugs by the seats, and read, sleep and eat whenever you like, taking advantage of the excellent buffet bar on the Eurostar, department from either Waterloo or Ashford International. From Moutiers, there is a transfer time to the chalet of just 20 minutes and a taxi can be waiting to collect you!You could even have an extra day’s skiing if you book a late train back………….!
| Eurostar: | 0870 584 8848 | www.eurostar.com |
| Le Shuttle: | 0870 535 3535 | www.eurotunnel.com |
| French Rail: | 0870 584 8848 | www.sncf.fr |
| Rail Europe | 0870 535 3535 | www.raileurope.co.uk |
| Also look : | www.freedomrail.com |
Airport Coach Transfers
| Lyon: | 0870 535 3535 | www.satolas-alps.com |
| Chambéry: | 0870 584 8848 | www.altibus.com |
| Geneva: | 0870 584 8848 | www.altibus.com |
The best taxi service in the area is Alpes Taxis Transports Leray, an English speaking company with taxis, minibuses, Limousines, 4X4s and buses. Also they are utterly reliable and we STRONGLY RECOMMEND. www.meribeltaxis.com or +33(0) 4 79 00 47 37.
Taxi Costs
Approximate prices in euros for taxis to ‘Les Monts’ in Mottarêt (all single journeys).
| Geneva - | 380 euros |
| Lyon St Exupéry - | 450 euros |
| Chambéry – | 295 euros |
| Moutiers Station – | 72 euros |
Another popular option is to hire a car from the airport. Hire cars are normally fitted with snow tyres and as the roads are cleared regularly there is usually no need to use snow chains. HOWEVER, make sure that snow chains are provided just in case they are needed and do not forget to confirm whether you need ski racks on the roof.
Car hire is usually cheaper in France than in Switzerland and generally the best deals are arranged through your airline. Try the links below :
| Holiday Autos: | www.holidayautos.co.uk |
| EasyJet: | www.europcar4easyjet.com |
Insurance
We ask you to have appropriate travel, medical and holiday insurance cover.
We recommend Fogg Travel Insurance – www.fogginsure.co.uk
or ring Fiona Rodgers at Belmont International Ltd on 01732 744763.
PLEASE NOTE – insurance is required. You will need to send proof of cover with your final payment.
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