After pickup at Geneva Airport, the route crosses into France shortly after leaving the airport area. Border controls are generally limited, though checks may occasionally appear during busy winter weekends. The transfer then follows the A41 motorway towards Annecy, before continuing alongside Lake Annecy where traffic conditions often determine which side of the lake offers the smoother drive. Beyond Faverges and Ugine, the road reaches Albertville at the meeting point of several alpine valleys, then continues on the N90 towards the heart of the French Alps. Past Bourg-Saint-Maurice, the road climbs through the upper Tarentaise and follows the Isère River towards Tignes. The final approach becomes noticeably higher and more rugged, with reservoirs, exposed mountain slopes, and long winding sections typical of the route towards Tinges- Valdiser skie area

Arrival at a busy hub like Geneva airport is seamless with our local team:

Arrivals Hall Meet & Greet: Your driver will be waiting in the arrivals hall (Terminal 1) holding a sign with your name. Note! Even if you are arriving on a domestic flight from within France (like Paris or Nice), always exit through the Swiss Sector (International side). This is where our drivers meet you. If you accidentally exit into the French sector, you will have to walk through the terminal to find us, which can take an extra 15 minutes.

90 Minutes Free Waiting: We know that baggage carousels or passport control at GVA can be slow. We include up to 90 minutes of free waiting time from the moment your flight lands. If you are delayed beyond this, our driver will still be there for you, though a standard hourly waiting fee may apply to cover the driver's time.

Pro-Tip: GVA offers excellent free Wi-Fi. Connect as soon as you land so you can stay in touch with your driver via WhatsApp or the contact details provided in your booking voucher.

Geneva Airport (GVA) Information

Full airport name: Genève Aéroport

Also known as: Geneva Cointrin Airport

IATA code: GVA

Address: Route de l'Aéroport 21

City: Geneva

Country: Switzerland

ZIP code: 1215

Tignes sits high — making it one of the most snow-sure resorts in the Alps and the reason it runs a glacier ski area through summer. The altitude also means the drive up is a serious one: a long climb through the valley with the road gaining height steadily after Bourg-Saint-Maurice. The resort splits into distinct parts. Le Lac is the original centre — the lake, the main shops, most of the larger hotels. Val Claret sits slightly higher and closer to the glacier lifts, popular for its ski-in/ski-out options. Further down the valley, Les Brévières is the lowest and oldest part, traditional in feel and connected to the main resort by gondola. Les Boisses sits between Les Brévières and Le Lac — small, quiet, rarely the first choice but a legitimate base. No access restrictions anywhere in Tignes. After heavy snowfall the upper sections slow down, as you'd expect at this altitude. Confirm which part of the resort you're staying in and we'll take you straight there.