TRAVEL OPTIONS

A number of airlines fly to Geneva Airport, transfer time to Châtel is usually under 2 hours.

GENEVA AIRPORT > AIGLE

STATION:
The main airport railway station is underground within the airport and well signed from the main terminal building.

TICKETS:
SBB is the main operator on this route. They have an app where you can buy tickets on your phone pre-arrival (usually cheaper to pre-book). For details and tickets, visit SBB here.

TIME:
The average journey time is about 1 hour and 34 minutes, but the fastest trains can get you there in as little as 1 hour and 20 minutes.

FREQUENCY:
There are usually 56 trains with departures every 30 minutes. 

ARRIVAL:
You can arrange a taxi to the Chalet from here (approx 45 mins).  
If you'd like to take another train closer to resort, you take a local train to 'Troistorrents' from here. A taxi from Troistorrents to the Chalet is approx 25-30 mins. If you'd still like to get a little closer via public transport then you take a public bus from 'Troistorrents' train station to ‘Morgins Poste’. A taxi to the Chalet from here takes approx 10-15 mins.

SCENIC:
The route to Aigle offers great views of Lake Geneva, the Alps, and the Lavaux vineyards. Just before arriving at Aigle, you'll see the Château de Chillon on the lakeshore.

All the main car hire companies are based at Geneva airport.

If you’re coming in winter, you must tell them you’re driving in Switzerland & France (and get a vehicle fitted with snow tyres and get chains).

At Geneva airport, you are able to hire vehicles on both the Swiss and French sectors, it’s worth checking prices on both sides.

Strangely, the French sector is closer than the Swiss in the airport, but longer to drive to when you return.

Chatel is 823 km (511 miles) from Calais - using the motorways takes about 8-9 hours.

GOOD PLACES TO STAY EN-ROUTE:
Use a website like booking.com to find which hotels are open.

Saint-Quentin (400 miles from Chatel): Historical city with large central square.

Epernay(375 miles from Chatel): Champagne central - need we say more!

Troyes (half way): the old town is amazing, just like Tudor London.
Get a hotel in the old town with parking to really make the most of your evening.

Langres (190 miles from Chatel): old walled town on top of a hill, smaller and quieter than Troyes, but amazing place to visit in an evening.

Coach/Minibus Transfer: www.gagneux.fr (coach and minibus transfers)

Chatel based taxi: www.joel-rubin.com

Swiss based taxi: www.swiss-taxi.com