Getting Here

There are a host of transport options to choose from depending on your budget, how long you want to spend traveling and your preferences for getting from A to Ski. 

By Plane

Christmas is an expensive time to fly anywhere, but there are ways you can keep your flight cost down. 

  • Book flights to Geneva. This airport is the most well connected internationally and to all UK cities. The flights are out earlier in the year too, so more chance to grab a bargain.
  • Book your flights early. Sounds obvious, but the closer we get to December the higher those prices soar. 
  • Get the first flight out and the last flight back. A 4:00am start doesn’t sound appealing but saving €200 does.
  • Clear your cookies. Honestly, it’s not a myth. Just do it. 
  • Have points? Use them. 
  • Use flight comparison sites and set up a price alert on your phone. 
  • If you can’t find the return flights you need, book two separate flights into one airport and out of another.

Geneva is the most well connected airport for Rise, serving both international flights and budget airlines to all over the UK. These flights are usually available the earliest in the year, so are more likely to grab a bargain. You can book transfers directly with Rise Festival for Geneva.

These will be available in the Spring.

This is our closest airport you can fly to. There are multiple bus transfers that run to Les 2 Alpes from Grenoble and it takes just under two hours to get there. Transfers are available throughs external operators but only from September.

Lyon is a little further away, but only by 45 minutes. Transfer time is estimated at 2 hours 35 mins. Transfers are available throughs external operators from September.

Airport transfers to rise
Coach to rise

By Train

If you’re looking for a sustainable travel option, getting the train to Rise will be your best bet. Train travel can be expensive, so to keep your costs down look at these tips below. 

  • Book your ticket in advance to get the best price possible 
  • Return tickets end up to be cheaper than two separately booked singles 
  • Sometimes you can get a Standard Premier seat for just a few pounds more than Standard class.
  • Look at using an InterRail pass for discounts 
  • Check for group and age related savings

Get the Eurostar from London to Paris. From Paris get a high-speed TGV train to Grenoble. From there you can work with our transfer operator, Ben’s Bus, for a cost effective transfer to Les 2 Alpes. 

Gare du nord train station in Paris

By Car

If you’re looking to make the most of your journey to Rise, then consider a road trip. Once you’ve crossed the channel, it’s a picturesque drive through France right to the Alps. Total journey time is just over 12 hours from London, but we recommend breaking up your pilgrimage into shorter stints to get the most out of your surroundings.   

If you’re considering a car hire amongst your group from Lyon, Grenoble or Geneva to Les 2 Alpes, there are plenty of rental companies to choose from. Make sure you do your research to find the best price. 

Whether you’re looking for a ride or have a free car space, use our Facebook group to connect with other travelers and complete your road trip crew. 

Parking is free at Rise, so there’s no costly headaches upon arrival. 

Driving to Rise

More Information

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