Enter your exact pickup and drop-off address — not just a resort name. Our booking system is connected to Google Maps and prices by the real distance of your journey in kilometres, so you pay a fair rate for your actual trip — not a fixed resort-zone price like many other companies.
From La Thuile to Lyon Airport (LYS) is 290 km, roughly 3 hours 15 minutes, down through Courmayeur, the Mont Blanc tunnel, Chamonix and Chambéry to the airport. Pickup is direct from your chalet or hotel, with departure timed around this long cross-border return.
Route overview
Leaving La Thuile for Lyon means retracing the Little St Bernard descent through Courmayeur before the Mont Blanc tunnel, then a long run west through the Chamonix valley and Chambéry to reach Lyon’s airport well outside the mountains. At over three hours, this is a full-day undertaking with an international flight at the end of it.
Getting the departure time right matters as much as the drive itself — a private driver plans the whole journey around the tunnel crossing, valley traffic, and Lyon’s check-in window, rather than leaving it to chance.
Your private transfer
Your driver collects you from your chalet or hotel in La Thuile and takes the road down through Courmayeur before joining the Mont Blanc tunnel back into France. From there the route runs through the Chamonix valley and on past Chambéry toward Lyon, with a comfortable margin built in before check-in closes. You’re dropped directly at the terminal, no changeover along the way.
Journey highlights
- Pickup directly from your La Thuile chalet or hotel door
- Descent through Courmayeur to the Mont Blanc tunnel crossing back into France
- Long run west through the Chamonix valley and Chambéry toward Lyon
- Departure timed around Lyon’s check-in window, not just the driving distance
- Relaxed loading of skis and luggage after a week on the mountain
Why book with us
- Fixed, distance-based fare agreed at time of booking, whatever the mileage
- Departure time planned around the tunnel crossing, valley traffic and your flight’s check-in window
- Private vehicle collecting directly from your La Thuile accommodation
- Skis, boards and luggage carried at no extra charge
- Child seats available on request
- Drivers familiar with the Mont Blanc tunnel and the long Chambéry approach to Lyon
Your vehicle
A private van seats up to 8 passengers for the three-hour-plus return to Lyon, with dedicated space for a full set of ski bags and luggage. Larger groups travel in a second vehicle at the same fair, per-kilometre rate.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does the transfer from La Thuile to Lyon Airport take?
Around 3 hours 15 minutes for the 290 km journey, back through Courmayeur, the Mont Blanc tunnel, Chamonix and Chambéry.
How early should we leave La Thuile for our flight?
We typically recommend leaving at least 4.5 hours before departure, allowing for the descent, the tunnel crossing and the long run to Lyon.
Do we cross back through the Mont Blanc tunnel?
Yes, the same tunnel in reverse, reached after descending from La Thuile through Courmayeur.
Is the tunnel toll included in the price?
Yes, all tunnel tolls are built into your fixed transfer fare, with nothing extra to settle en route.
Can you carry our ski equipment on the way home?
Yes, skis, snowboards and boot bags travel free of charge, with dedicated space in the van for the long drive down.