



Champagny-en-Vanoise sits at 1250 m on the south-facing slopes of the Tarentaise valley. Road access is straightforward, but the village has two distinct parts: the main centre — Champagny-le-Bas — where most accommodation, shops and the gondola are, and Champagny-le-Haut higher up in the valley, a quieter and more remote cluster of hamlets. If you're staying in Le Haut, mention it at booking — it's a different road and a noticeably different journey.
Your driver drops you off directly in front of Gare de Cornavin on Place de Cornavin — the main entrance facing the square, steps from the ticket hall and all platforms. If you're catching a connecting train after your transfer from the Alps to Geneva, factor in a few minutes to reach your platform: Cornavin can get congested with ski luggage on Sunday evenings when everyone heads home from the mountains. Need to check a train time? The SBB app gives real-time departures and platform numbers — worth having on your phone if you're connecting onward to Lausanne, Bern, or Zurich.