Le Refuge des Anges · Megève
Megève is one of the most accessible great alpine resorts in Europe. From London by air, Geneva is one hour; from Geneva to Le Refuge des Anges is one hour fifteen minutes by car. From Paris by train and transfer, the door-to-door is comfortably under five hours. This guide covers every realistic route to the apartment, from private transfer to helicopter.
| From | Mode | Time to Le Refuge des Anges |
|---|---|---|
| Geneva (GVA) airport | Private transfer / car | 1 h 15 |
| Lyon-Saint-Exupéry (LYS) | Private transfer / car | 2 h 30 |
| Chambéry (CMF) | Private transfer / car | 1 h 30 |
| Annecy | Car | 1 h 00 |
| Sallanches train station | Taxi (12 km) | 20 min |
| Paris Gare de Lyon | TGV to Sallanches + transfer | 4 h 45 (door to door) |
| London | Flight to GVA + transfer | ~4 h 30 (door to door) |
| Geneva (GVA) | Helicopter to Megève altiport | 20 min |
For the vast majority of Le Refuge des Anges guests, the optimal route is: fly to Geneva (GVA), private transfer to the apartment. The drive is one hour fifteen minutes via the A40 motorway through Annemasse and Sallanches. Several reputable operators serve Megève from Geneva — Mountain Drop-Offs, ALPYBUS, AlpineLink, Skiidy Gonzales — with Mercedes V-Class or Tesla Model X for groups of up to six (which fits the apartment exactly). The hosts of Le Refuge des Anges can recommend trusted operators on request and, where useful, intervene to secure your preferred vehicle.
Why Geneva over Lyon: Geneva is closer (1h15 vs 2h30), has more direct flights from London, the Middle East and the United States, and the route via the A40 is the most reliable in winter. Lyon is the better choice if you are flying from a city with poor Geneva connections.
Megève does not have a direct train station. The closest is Sallanches-Combloux-Megève (12 km from Le Refuge des Anges, 20 minutes by taxi). The TGV from Paris Gare de Lyon serves Sallanches in around 4 hours 15 minutes. From Sallanches, taxis are available at the station; the hosts can pre-book one for your arrival.
For Eurostar travellers from London: change at Paris (Gare du Nord → Gare de Lyon by metro or RER, about 30 minutes) and continue on the TGV. Total door-to-door from London St Pancras is approximately 8 hours — slower than flying but a serious option for travellers who prefer rail.
Megève has its own altiport at Mont d'Arbois (LFHM, elevation 1 458 m), one of the highest in Europe. Several charter operators — including Mont Blanc Hélicoptères — operate Geneva-to-Megève flights in 15 to 20 minutes. From the altiport, a 10-minute transfer brings you to Le Refuge des Anges. This is the choice of guests who arrive at Geneva by private jet.
For guests planning a self-driven holiday from the UK, Belgium or the Netherlands, Megève is reachable by car via the Channel Tunnel and the French motorway network. Approximate driving times: London → Megève ~10 hours, Brussels → Megève ~8 hours, Amsterdam → Megève ~10 hours. Snow chains are mandatory on certain alpine roads in winter (the apartment provides storage in the indoor parking box, where your vehicle is sheltered for the duration of your stay).
Once you reach Megève village, the apartment is at 142 Route de sur le Meu, 74120 Megève — a five-minute drive from the village centre. Check-in is contactless: the hosts share access codes by WhatsApp before your arrival, and a personal welcome can be arranged on request. The residence has secured indoor parking (one vehicle, included), an elevator to the first floor, and a dedicated ski room on the same landing as the apartment.
If you would like the hosts to handle the entire transfer arrangement — flight to Geneva, private vehicle to the door, late-night arrivals, child seats, group of six — simply send a message via WhatsApp once your dates are confirmed. The luxury of Le Refuge des Anges begins at the airport gate.
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