After leaving Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport, the route joins the A43 motorway eastbound towards the Alps. The first part of the journey follows fast toll-road sections through the Rhône-Alpes lowlands before reaching Chambéry, surrounded by lakes and mountain ranges at the gateway to Savoie. From there, the transfer continues towards Albertville and joins the N90 through the Tarentaise Valley. During particularly busy weekends, drivers may occasionally choose the Grenoble route to avoid motorway congestion around Chambéry. Near Aime, the route leaves the main valley road and begins the climb towards La Plagne. The final section passes through forested slopes and a series of high-altitude villages connected to the Paradiski ski area, with wider mountain views appearing on the upper part of the ascent.

Keep your phone handy — that's the one thing that makes pickup at Lyon Airport smooth. Parking restrictions at LYS mean your driver coordinates pickup remotely. As soon as we see your flight has landed, we'll message you directly — just let us know when you've collected your bags and are ready to step outside, and your driver will be at the Arrivals exit to meet you. We monitor your flight in real time. The first 90 minutes after scheduled landing are included at no extra charge — plenty of time for baggage claim and customs. LYS has two connected terminals — T1 for most European and low-cost flights, T2 for international. Both share one building, so Arrivals is easy to navigate. One thing worth knowing: easyJet and some other low-cost carriers use Gate D, which sits in a satellite building linked to T1 by a tunnel — the walk out to Arrivals is slightly longer than it looks on paper. Nothing dramatic, but good to know if you're travelling light and moving fast.

La Plagne is one of the largest ski areas in the world, and it shows in the number of places you can stay. Multiple sites spread across the mountain, connected by lifts and shuttle buses, each with its own character and altitude. The high-altitude sites — Plagne Centre, Bellecôte, Plagne 1800, Belle Plagne, Plagne Villages, Plagne Soleil, Plagne Aime 2000 — all sit above 1800 m and are ski-in/ski-out. More traditional in feel and set among trees at the edge of the ski area. No access restrictions across the resort. Make sure the specific site and your accommodation name are in your booking — in a resort this size, the right address matters from the start.