Chamonix is not car-free.
Chamonix is not providing an opportunity to take car-free holidays. You can drive anywhere in the town.
Traveling with your own vehicle provides you the flexibility to travel wherever you want, whenever you want.
Parking in Chamonix
Leaving your car in one of the resort’s numerous parking lots is the best option once you’ve arrived in Chamonix to take in the view.
Parking in Chamonix can be challenging, particularly in peak season.
Seasons are defined in Chamonix as follows:
- High season summer: 15th June to 30th September
- High season winter: 15th December to 30th April
- Low season spring: 1st May to 14th June
- Low season autumn: 1st October to 14th December
The price of parking also depends on the season.
Make sure you have a shovel handy if you park outside in the winter since you might need to dig your car out on days when it snows a lot.
Driving in Chamonix
- You must install winter tires on your vehicle if you plan to drive the French Alps during the winter.
- Always have the proper size snow chains for your tires on hand, and be familiar with how to install them. Do a little practice at home before heading out.
Alternatives to driving in Chamonix
When feasible, use public transportation in Chamonix, especially if you care about the environment.
Getting to Chamonix without a car
Why would you drive to Chamonix during the winter if you were afraid? Why stress about it if you can’t afford to get new winter tires for your car only for a trip?
The good news is that you don’t have to drive at all while you are here. Getting to Chamonix valley from Geneva airport is easy if you don’t want to hire a car. There is a public bus service. Also, many airport transfer companies run shuttles between the airport and Chamonix.
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