Travelling to Les 3 Vallées from Germany
Travelling from Germany? Plan your journey to Les 3 Vallées by train, plane or car.
Whether you're travelling from Munich, Stuttgart, Frankfurt, Berlin or Hamburg, your departure city and chosen resort will help you compare routes.
What matters most is the entire journey to your accommodation. Remember to allow for connections and the final transfer to your resort, as well as your flight or train journey.
Find the main stages of your journey, arrival stations and useful links to help you plan your trip in winter or summer.
Your journey at a glance
By plane
One flight, then a transfer
Your departure airport in Germany
Fly to Geneva, Grenoble or Lyon
Your arrival airport
Coach, taxi or private transfer
Your resort
With or without a connection in Moûtiers, depending on the service
By train
By rail to the foot of the valleys
Your departure station in Germany
Travel to Moûtiers or Saint-Michel-de-Valloire
Moûtiers or Saint-Michel – Valloire (for Orelle)
Coach, taxi or private transfer
Your resort
Check the location of your accommodation and its nearest bus stop
By car
Travel at your own pace
Your departure city in Germany
Plan your route based on where you are travelling from
The Tarentaise or Maurienne Valley (for Orelle)
Choose your route according to your destination
Your accommodation
Arrange parking before you set off
Moûtiers is the gateway to the Tarentaise Valley. For Orelle, travel via the Maurienne Valley. Knowing the difference will help you choose the right railway station and onward transfer from the outset.
Flying to Les 3 Vallées from Germany
Start by comparing flights to Geneva and Lyon Saint-Exupéry, taking into account both the flight and the journey to your resort. Your arrival time and available transfers matter just as much as the flight duration.
Choosing your arrival airport
Chambéry Savoie Mont Blanc and Grenoble Alpes Isère are the other two airports providing access to Les 3 Vallées. Check which flights are available from your city on your travel dates, and whether they are direct or involve a connection.
Booking your onward journey
From Geneva or Lyon
Check coach services to Moûtiers and onward connections to your resort. Even if you book a ticket all the way to your resort, you may need to change vehicles.
From Grenoble or Chambéry
From Grenoble, Ben's Bus operates winter transfers to Moûtiers and selected resorts. At Chambéry, arrange a taxi or private transfer: the airport states that it is not served by public transport.
Check operating days and your final stop before booking your flight. Services may vary by season.
Travelling to Les 3 Vallées by train from Germany
Search for train journeys from your departure station in Germany using Deutsche Bahn and SNCF Connect. Compare journey times and connections for your travel dates.
For Courchevel, Méribel, Brides-les-Bains and the Belleville valley
Travel to Moûtiers – Salins – Brides-les-Bains, then take a bus or taxi to your resort.
For Orelle
Travel to Saint-Michel – Valloire, then arrange your onward journey to Orelle.
The number of changes depends on your departure city and the route available. If your journey takes you through Paris, check whether you need to change stations there.
Driving to Les 3 Vallées from Germany
Plan your route right up to the address of your accommodation. Depending on where you're travelling from in Germany, your route may take you through France or Switzerland.
Via the Tarentaise valley
For Courchevel, Méribel, Brides-les-Bains, Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, Les Menuires and Val Thorens, follow the RN90 to Moûtiers, then continue towards your resort.
Via the Maurienne valley
For Orelle, take the A43 motorway, leave at junction 29 for Saint-Michel-de-Maurienne, then continue towards Orelle.
Before setting off, check road conditions, winter equipment requirements and parking options. If you're travelling through Switzerland, check the rules for using Swiss motorways too.
Which bus should you take to your resort?
From Moûtiers – Salins – Brides-les-Bains station, find your destination in the table below, then check operating days and the stop closest to your accommodation.
| Your destination | Bus route | Timetables and stops |
|---|---|---|
| Courchevel | S65 | View timetables and stops |
| Méribel and Mottaret | S64 | View timetables and stops |
| Brides-les-Bains | S65 | View timetables and stops |
| Saint-Martin-de-Belleville | S63 | View timetables and stops |
| Les Menuires | S63 | View timetables and stops |
| Val Thorens | S63 | View timetables and stops |
Choose the right stop. Ask your accommodation provider which stop to use and how to complete the journey to your accommodation.
For Orelle, travel via the Maurienne valley
Saint-Michel – Valloire is your arrival station by train. The S42 shuttle bus connects Saint-Michel-de-Maurienne with the Orelle gondola lift during its operating period.
Saint-Michel-de-Maurienne → S42 shuttle bus → Orelle gondola lift
If you're staying in Orelle, also check how to get from the bus stop to your accommodation.
Five things to check before booking
The complete journey. Compare the total journey time and cost to your accommodation, including transfers.
Connections. Allow enough time between your flight or train arrival and your bus departure, both on the way there and on your return.
Your arrival stop. Check how close it is to your accommodation and whether you need another connection.
Luggage. Check the conditions for travelling with skis, a snowboard or a bicycle.
The season. Check which services operate on your exact travel dates.