There are basically three ways to get to Chamonix:
The nearest airport is Geneva, Switzerland. Airlines that fly direct and have online booking facilities include:
Travel sites where you can search for flights include:
If you book well in advance you should find EasyJet the cheapest, but by shopping around you might find a flight with the other carriers at a similar price.
Chamonix is just over an hours drive from Geneva airport. All the main Car Hire companies are at the airport (Hertz, Avis, Budget, , Sixt). Driving to Chamonix is very straightforward. From the airport car park, simply follow the signs for France. Once you have passed the border controls follow the signs to Chamonix. You will need some Euros for the two toll booths, the road is a dual carriage way except for the last few kilometres. Car parking is included in the rental of the flat.
You can arrange a return door-to-door journey from Geneva Airport to the flat with Airport Transfer Services.
If you wish to see the Swiss, Italian and French Alps in all their splendour you can take the mountain train from Geneva with Swiss Federal Railways.
Driving from the UK to Chamonix is possible and some clients prefer it. Many use the journey back
to fill the car with cheaper French wine, beer and cigarettes.
The best journey planner, as recommened by prevoius clients, is
Via Michelin. It is better
than The AA site in that it allows you to plan a journey from the UK all the way to Chamonix.
Via Michelin also sell maps for GPS devices.
Journeys across La Manche can be booked with Euro Tunnel,
P & O, Ferry Sale,
IntoFrance.
In winter it is possible to take the Ski Train with Rail Europe although it doesn't go directly to Chamonix. Call 08701 244 646 for more details.