A week in Les Menuires with family or friends? Your driver meets you at Lyon Airport and drops you in your district, skis included. The price is set on quote before you go.
Most of the trip is fast. The A43 takes you to Chambéry, the A430 to Albertville and the N90 dual carriageway to Moûtiers. Up to that point there is no mountain road at all.
The climb starts in Moûtiers. The D117 rises about 29 km through the Belleville valley, crosses Saint-Martin-de-Belleville and reaches Les Menuires at around 1,850 m. Val Thorens is 8 km higher up the same road.
From 1 November to 31 March, winter tyres or chains are compulsory in the mountain areas of Savoie. Your driver is equipped.
On Saturdays the whole Tarentaise swaps guests. The N90 before Moûtiers is often saturated, so allow an extra hour.
Landing late? The taxi leaves when your plane lands, even after the last coach has gone.
Price per vehicle. A sedan takes up to 4 people; beyond that, or with lots of skis, take the 7-seat van.
Three fast stages to Moûtiers, then the climb to the resort.
At the exit, the driver holds a tablet with your name. They help with suitcases, skis and pushchairs, then it is straight off to Savoie.
Give it when booking: the driver knows when your plane really lands.
Plane later than planned? The driver waits. The price stays the same.
Baby seat or booster, to request when booking.
Les Menuires is spread over several districts at different altitudes. The name of your residence is enough: the driver drops you outside.
The centre of the resort, with the shops, the tourist office and a pharmacy.
A lively district higher up, by the slopes, with many holiday residences.
Two tiered districts popular with families. Say which one: they are not at the same level.
The other districts. A free shuttle links them during the season.
The taxi can also leave from a station. Add your train's arrival time to the request.
Moûtiers station: about 29 km, 40 to 50 minutes. It is the closest station to Les Menuires.
Lyon Part-Dieu station: 203 km, 2h45 to 3h15. Useful if your train stops in Lyon.
The resort opened for the 1964-1965 winter. It belongs to the commune of Les Belleville, between Saint-Martin-de-Belleville below and Val Thorens above.
Its runs are part of the 3 Valleys, with Val Thorens, Méribel and Courchevel. Many skiers set off straight from their residence.
Staying in Val Thorens instead? See the Lyon Airport → Val Thorens taxi.
At the airport, allow about 2 hours before take-off. With the drive and a buffer, our advice is:
The driver collects your bags outside the residence. No need to walk to the bus station.
You have to get from the airport to a station, change at Moûtiers, then take a coach up. With children and skis, every change counts.
It must be equipped for snow. Once there, it often stays parked all week: the free shuttle already links the districts.
One trip with no change, child seats included if needed. The price is known before departure and covers the whole family.
Geneva is 152 km from Les Menuires, Lyon 191 km. In driving time they are about the same. The right airport is the one your flight uses.
Flying into Geneva? We cover that route too.
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