Our Top 3 Ski Resorts Close to Geneva Airport
Les Gets - Portes du Soleil, France – Just 1hr 10mins from Geneva
From €24 per person with Mountain Lifts
Only a short hour and 10 minutes drive from Geneva to Les Gets, is there a better choice of airport? Definitely not!
Why Should You Visit Les Gets?
Being small and very family friendly, Les Gets is a hugely popular French ski resort. It may not be the largest of resorts in the Alps, but Les Gets remains one of the few authentic villages with a high street lined with artisanal stores, bakeries and restaurants. It is connected to the Portes du Soleil region which opens you up to a huge ski area while still having that small town charm. Les Gets is the perfect place for beginners to ski although if you're in search of a challenge you only need to ski a short distance away from the village to find it. Its relaxed welcoming atmosphere makes it perfect for those with younger skiers in tow!
Samoëns Grand Massif, France – Just 1hr from Geneva
From €24 per person with Mountain Lifts
Geneva Airport is the perfect start point to get to Samoëns. The journey time is only around an hour.
Why You Should Visit Samoëns?
Samoëns is one of, if not the best kept secret in the Alps. It may sit in the shadow of some of the well-known French giants, such as Val-d'isere, but being linked with to the Grand Massif ski area Samoëns has access to a huge area of over 265km of fantastic pistes. Snow sure north facing slopes and coming under the umbrella of Mont Blancs micro climate you're guaranteed to have plenty of snow to enjoy. The beautiful medieval village will keep you occupied off the slopes with its traditional shops, artisanal bakeries and historical square. There is always plenty to do and various activities put on by the local Tourist Office everyday. You’re sure to find everything needed for your perfect ski holiday
Chamonix, France – Just 1hr 10mins from Geneva
From €29 per person with Mountain Lifts
Mountain Lifts can get you to this iconic ski town in just over one hour on a private transfer, meaning no tiring bus journeys winding up steep mountain roads.
Why You Should Visit Chamonix?
Apart from quick travel times, what makes Chamonix so great? If the promise of excellent snow conditions late into the season isn’t enough to persuade you, then the huge variety of slopes will be.
From beginner to expert, Chamonix has it all. For the avid mountain explorers you will not be disappointed with what is on offer whilst there are many nursery slopes for those just learning to stand upright meaning its an amazing place to bring the whole family! Chamonix is so much more than another ski town and you will be hard pushed to find any downtime whilst here.
