
Geneva Airport is one of the most convenient starting points for a ski holiday in the Alps, with a wide choice of resorts across France, Switzerland and Italy within easy reach. But which destinations are closest, and how long does it actually take to get there? This guide compares the nearest ski resorts to Geneva Airport, covering distances, approximate transfer times and the most practical driving routes. You'll also find an interactive map showing where each resort is located and how to reach it from the airport.
| Ski resort | Geneva distance (km/mi) | Transfer time | Fastest route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chamonix | 100/62 | 1hr20 | A1, A40, N205 |
| Flaine | 90/55 | 1hr10 | A1, A40, Exit 19 (Flaine/Les Carroz), D6, D106 |
| Les Gets | 70/43 | 1hr15 | A1, A40, D907, D902 |
| Morzine | 80/49 | 1hr20 | A1, A40, D907, D902 |
| La Clusaz | 70/43 | 1hr | A1, A41, D909 |
| Avoriaz | 91/56 | 1hr30 | A1, A40, D907, D902 |
| Le Grand-Bornand | 64/39 | 1hr | A1, A41, D909 |
| Megève | 90/55 | 1hr20 | A1, A40, N205, D1212 |
| Les Carroz | 72/44 | 1hr | A1, A40, Exit 19 (Flaine/Les Carroz), D6 |
| Samoëns | 80/49 | 1hr10 | A1, A40, D907 |
| Valmorel | 173/107 | 2hr | A1, A41, A43, Exit 38 (La Léchère/Valmorel), D990, D94 |
| Les Houches | 92/57 | 1hr10 | A1, A40, Exit 27 (Les Houches), D1506 |
| Saint-Gervais-les-Bains | 85/52 | 1hr10 | A1, A40, Exit 21 (Saint-Gervais-les-Bains), D339 |
| Combloux | 80/49 | 1hr | A1, A40, Exit 20 (Sallanches/Combloux), D1212 |
| Les Contamines-Montjoie | 93/57 | 1hr30 | A1, A40, N205, D902 |
Distances and transfer times are approximate and may vary depending on traffic, weather, road conditions and the exact arrival location within each resort.
| Ski resort | Geneva distance (km/mi) | Transfer time | Fastest route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Courmayeur | 115/71 | 1hr30 | A1, A40, N205, T2 (Mont Blanc Tunnel), SS26 |
| La Thuile | 145/90 | 2hr10 | A1, A40, N205, T2 (Mont Blanc Tunnel), SS26 |
| Pila | 155/96 | 2hr20 | A1, A40, N205, T2 (Mont Blanc Tunnel), SS26, SR20 |
| Cervinia | 195/121 | 2hr45 | A1, A40, N205, T2 (Mont Blanc Tunnel), E25, SR46 |
| Gressoney | 206/128 | 3hr | A1, A40, N205, T2 (Mont Blanc Tunnel), E25, SR44 |
Distances and transfer times are approximate and may vary depending on traffic, weather, road conditions and delays at the Mont Blanc Tunnel.
| Ski resort | Geneva distance (km/mi) | Transfer time | Fastest route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Verbier | 160/99 | 2hr | A1, A9, Martigny exit, Route de Verbier |
| Gstaad | 155/96 | 2hr | A1, A9/E62, Aigle/Les Mosses, Route de Gstaad |
| Crans-Montana | 186/115 | 2hr20 | A1, A9, Sierre exit, Route de Crans |
| Zermatt | 230/142 | 3hr15 | A1, A9, Visp exit, Zermatt |
| Champéry | 125/77.6 | 1hr45 | A1, A9, Monthey exit, Route de Champéry |
| Nendaz | 170/105 | 2hr | A9, A1, exit 27 for Conthey/Nendaz, route de Nendaz |
| Les Diablerets | 125/77.6 | 1hr40 | A1, A9, Aigle exit, Route de la Colline, Route des Ormonts |
| Villars-sur-Ollon | 124/77 | 1hr40 | A1, A9, Aigle exit, Route de la Colline, Route de Villars |
| Leysin | 128/79 | 1hr45 | A1, A9, Aigle exit, Route de la Colline, Route de Leysin |
Distances and transfer times are approximate and may vary depending on traffic, weather, road conditions and the exact arrival location within each resort.