Leaving Saint-Gervais-les-Bains, the road passes through wooded slopes towards Le Fayet before joining the A40 motorway at Sallanches. The route then follows the Arve Valley northwest through Cluses and Bonneville towards Geneva, ending at Gare de Cornavin on Place de Cornavin.

Saturday outbound traffic can build near Sallanches and Cluses. The A40 and city approach can carry significant traffic during peak winter weekends.

Saint-Gervais spreads across several distinct parts at different altitudes — confirm exactly which one you're staying in when you book. The main town sits at 850 m with the thermal baths and Belle Époque centre. Le Fayet is lower in the valley, home to the railway station. Le Bettex sits at 1400 m above the town with direct access to the ski area. Saint-Nicolas de Véroce is higher still on the south-facing slopes. Each has its own access road and its own approach. If you're arriving by train at Le Fayet, mention it at booking — we pick up from the station too.

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.