Buses and trains

Buses

The ski areas in the Chamonix valley are well serviced by environmentally friendly shuttle buses, so if you don't have access to a car, you need not worry! These frequent and well maintained buses are free to anyone with a ski pass or a visitor's card (Carte d'Hôte), which is free to get from your local tourist office, or may be supplied to you with your accommodation.

All lines start at the Chamonix Sud bus stop, and do a circuit in Chamonix Town. In high season, the shuttles run from 7.00am - 7.30pm, after that the Chamo'Nuit night bus services the routes at a fee (no night bus in the off season).

In high season, the waiting time is rarely more than 20 minutes, but it is best to consult the schedule.

You can view the timetables at www.chamonix-bus.com or telephone on 0033 (0)450 53 05 55. Please be aware that these lines/schedules can vary according to season peaks and lows.

The links below are colour matched with the lines on the bus plan.

Line 1N/1F : Chamonix - La Flégère - Le Tour - Chamonix
Line 2N/2F : Chamonix - La Flégère - Les Grands Montets- Chamonix
Line 3N/3F : Chamonix - La Flégère - Les Grands Montets - Le Tour
Line 4 : Les Grands Montets - Le Tour
Line 5 : Chamonix - Les Tissourds Hôpital - Les Pélerins - Chamonix
Line 6 : Chamonix - Le Brévent - Chamonix
Line 7 : Chamonix - Les Planards - Chamonix
Line 8 : Chamonix - Les Planards - Le Brévent - Chamonix
Line 9 : Chamonix - Les Houches - Chamonix
Line 10 : Les Houches - Servoz - Les Houches
Line 12 : Le Brévent - Le Flégère - Le Brévent
Lines 20 + 21 : Chamo'Nuit

Trains

Many accommodations are also close to the train stops which are frequent and can often be less crowded and more convenient than the buses. SNCF operates this train service along the valley, which is also free with your ski pass or guest card.