Geneva or Moûtiers to Val Thorens: private transfer to the foot of the slopes
At 2,318 m according to OpenStreetMap, Val Thorens bills itself as the highest ski resort in Europe. From Moûtiers station, the climb is 37.8 km, from €188.64.
From €188.64 with pick-up at Moûtiers station
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The resort was built on an untouched site from 1969 and opened in 1971, in the municipality of Les Belleville. It is part of the Three Valleys, and its altitude ranges from 1,815 to 3,230 metres. The Castor et Pollux, Cairn and Pionniers lifts are in the resort, close to the drop-off points.
I’ll be waiting as you step off the train, with a board showing your name, and I keep an eye on your TGV’s actual arrival time. On changeover Saturdays, Moûtiers station is packed: book early.
Val Thorens prices from the train station and the airports
Estimate for 1 to 7 passengers, same price; journey times are a guide, without snow; the online quote is the one that applies.
Moûtiers station
37.8 km · about 49 min
- day, 07:00 – 21:00
- €188.64
- night, 21:00 – 07:00
- €203.76
Geneva Airport
208.5 km · about 162 min
- day, 07:00 – 21:00
- €639.22
- night, 21:00 – 07:00
- €701.77
Saturday: €837.30
Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport
202 km · about 152 min
- day, 07:00 – 21:00
- €620.70
- night, 21:00 – 07:00
- €681.30
Saturday: €812.60
Chambéry Airport
124 km · about 108 min
- day, 07:00 – 21:00
- €516.20
- night, 21:00 – 07:00
- €565.80
Getting to Val Thorens: access and road
From Moûtiers, the N90 and then the D117 climb the whole Belleville valley up to the Val Thorens cirque, at the foot of peaks over 3,000 metres. Allow about 49 min without snow. With snow, a night-time departure or a changeover Saturday, the journey takes longer: leave some leeway before your connection or your dinner.
I’ll drop you off or pick you up, for example:
- on Place des Arolles
- outside the bus station
- outside the Val Thorens Tourist Office
My vehicles for Val Thorens
Skis, snowboards and suitcases travel with you: I choose the vehicle according to the size of your group.
Citroën Spacetourer7 passengers · leather · electric doors 
Mercedes EQV7 passengers · 100% electric · leather
Frequently asked questions about Val Thorens
How much is it up to Val Thorens from Moûtiers?
The fare starts at €188.64 by day and €203.76 at night, for 37.8 km. Up to 7 passengers, the price stays the same.
How much is Geneva to Val Thorens, and on a Saturday?
For 208.5 km, the journey costs €639.22 on a weekday and €837.30 on a Saturday, because the 25% discount on kilometres beyond 150 kilometres does not apply that day.
How long does it take from Lyon Saint-Exupéry?
It’s 202 km, about 152 min without snow. Allow longer if it snows; the fare is €620.70 by day and €681.30 at night.
Looking for a taxi to Val Thorens with lots of luggage?
As a private hire driver (VTC), I come with a Spacetourer, an EQV or a Trafic depending on your suitcases. Let me know how many skis you have, and I’ll tell you the price before you confirm.
How many passengers and how much luggage can I bring?
The price is the same for 1 to 7 passengers. Skis, snowboards and suitcases travel with you in the Spacetourer or the Mercedes EQV; let me know the size of your group when you book. Baby seats, child seats and booster seats are free of charge.
What if my train or flight is delayed?
Give me your train or flight number: I track its live arrival time and adjust the pick-up, with no extra charge for waiting.
A question about your stay in Val Thorens?
Call or message me: I reply within the hour, even on Sundays.
I reply in French and English.