The journey from Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport mainly follows the A43 toll motorway towards Chambéry and the Savoie region. After the flatter motorway sections near Lyon, the scenery gradually changes to alpine valleys and mountain ridgelines approaching Chambéry and Albertville. From there, the transfer continues on the N90 towards Bourg-Saint-Maurice. During exceptionally busy Saturdays, some transfers may reroute through Grenoble depending on traffic conditions. Near Landry, the route turns towards Peisey-Vallandry and climbs through smaller mountain villages surrounded by forest. Compared with some higher resorts, the approach feels quieter and more traditional, with chalet-style hamlets connected directly to the Paradiski ski area.

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.

Peisey-Vallandry spreads across several villages at different altitudes. Plan-Peisey and Vallandry are the main ski villages at around 1600 m. Below them sit the older villages of Peisey and Nancroix, and further down the valley, Landry. Each has its own access road branching off as you climb from the valley floor. Confirm exactly which village you're heading to when you book.