At a glance
- Specify the village, neighbourhood and accommodation address.
- Distinguish an Alpine ski departure point from a Nordic meeting point.
- For a day trip, agree the return location and time as well.
Choose between a holiday and a day from Annecy
For a day trip, start with the activity you have booked: a lesson, equipment hire, a walk or a meeting in the village. For a longer stay, start with the accommodation and when you can collect the keys. These plans may lead to different arrival points. Give your address in Annecy, passenger numbers and the purpose of the outing. You can then organise the transfer while keeping the accommodation, hire shop and ski meeting point distinct.
In La Clusaz, name the activity location
La Clusaz offers both Alpine skiing and Nordic areas. For cross-country skiing, the tourist office identifies Les Confins and Beauregard in particular. These names refer to different arrival points from the village centre. If you are attending a lesson or joining a group, ask the organiser for the exact gathering place. Share that location with your transfer request and check opening information and conditions separately using the resort’s official updates before your visit.
In Le Grand-Bornand, distinguish the different areas
Le Grand-Bornand may mean the village, Le Chinaillon or an address in the Bouchet valley. The Nordic area includes locations around the village, Les Plans and Lormay, while your accommodation may be elsewhere. Copy the complete address from your booking confirmation and ask which entrance to use on arrival. A resort name alone is not enough to establish where passengers and their luggage should be dropped off, particularly if the property has more than one access point.
Think about getting around during your stay
The tourist offices publish information about local travel and resort shuttles. Check the services for your dates and accommodation instead of assuming a connection runs at every hour. A holiday can combine an arrival transfer, walking and local transport if the stops suit your plans. Check the distance between your accommodation, the stop and your ski meeting point, particularly with ski boots, equipment and young children. Keep the last connection in mind when organising your day.
Plan for people with different interests
If some of the group want to ski while others prefer the village or a walk, choose a shared meeting point everyone can find. Send its name and location to the whole group before setting off. Leave time to return equipment and change before the journey back. When discussing the vehicle, give the number of suitcases, skis and snowboards: the load for a day from Annecy differs from a full week in a chalet.
Confirm the details before heading to the Aravis
The day before travel, check your activity booking, resort updates and access information supplied by local sources. Outside winter, confirm which services are available too: a village being open does not mean every activity is operating. For the return journey, give the pick-up address and a working contact number. Aller-Retour 74 considers journeys from Annecy or Geneva; price, vehicle and availability are confirmed using the actual plans for your outing or holiday.
Your questions
What destination should I provide for a chalet?
Include the chalet name, street number and name, town and neighbourhood if your host specifies one. Add the access instructions. The resort name alone does not always locate the entrance.
Does a Nordic lesson start in the village?
That depends on the site and organiser. Ask for the exact meeting address, particularly for Les Confins, Beauregard or the Bouchet valley, then use that information to plan the journey.
Useful official information
Check access, weather and seasonal timetables with the relevant official service before travelling.
Plan your journey
Share your departure and arrival addresses, dates, passenger numbers and luggage. Your driver will confirm availability and the fare before booking.
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