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Location of the apartment

Chemin de la Larze, just off Route des Pelerins

- A town centre location not to be confused with Argentiere, Vallorcine, Les Houches etc.

As Barrats A is less than a 10 minutes amble (which passes many restaurants and shops on the way) to the central market place, it's not necessary to have a car to enjoy your stay in Chamonix. The main bus stop is about a 1 minute walk and train station about 10 minutes.

However, we have plenty of parking spaces available to guests next to the flat.  This can be invaluable during peak seasons when parking in the centre can be sparse and expensive.

The apartment is easily found from the N506 Route de Blanche at the Grepon round about, following signs for the Hospital.


Proximity of ski lifts from the front door (hit the links and see the maps):

Aiguille du Midi: 400m

Brevent: 1.2Km

Savoy 1.3km

Plannards (Luge d’Ete, Parc de loisirs): 1.5km

Les Houches: 7.8km

Grand Montets: 9.5km

 

Proximity to general amenities:

Boulangerie.  Although Cham Sud has a Spar supermarket and other boulangeries are closer our favourite is on Promanade Marie Paradis, Le Fournil Chamoniard (the same name as the one on Aiguille du Midi) 400m away.

Cham Sud shopping area: 300m


Proximity of public transport from the door:

Chamonix SNCF train station is 700m from Barrats A.

The main bus stop of Cham Sud is also just 100 metres from the flat. Being at the begining of the bus route its easier to get a seat at busy times.

Although a car can be an asset in Chamonix, free buses operate linking the villages of Les Houches, Servoz, Chamonix and Vallorcine. (link)

 

Sledging hill:

Closest to the flat is at Grepon parking area (H17) just of the N506; 5 mins walk.


Playgrounds:

The largest is next to the market square by the side of the river and Maison Pour Tous (F20). A smaller park is also available next to the river towards the sports centre (E21).  Heading in the alternative direction out of town, a small park is available in Les Favrands on Promenade Marie Paradis (E14).


Getting to Chamonix by Plane:

Chamonix Mont-Blanc is situated at 88km from Geneva-Cointrin International airport -

Make sure that you rent your car from the Swiss side of the Airport. It takes ages to drive trough Geneva from the French side. You need a Swiss Vingnette to access the Swiss Autoroute (about £30) and the Swiss hire cars are provided with one free!

220km from Lyon-St-Exupery Intenational airport and

171 km from Turin-Caselle International airport.

Getting from the airport: The airport and in-resort transfer specialists.  Ideal if you don't wnat to drive to the town yourself.

By Car:

Driving distance from Calais is 560 miles (897km) - 7.55hrs via Autoroute.  

Tolls are currently 68.1 Euro each way. 

Route map (via Michelin) with toll and petrol calculations.


By Train:

TGV to Saint-Gervais (35km transfer or regional SNCF train)

The Snowtrain runs from St Pancras (London) and Ebbsfleet (Kent) to numerous French stations.


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