Private chauffeur transfer
Lyon Airport to Alpe d'Huez Transfer
The most famous 21 hairpins in the Alps, without taking the wheel.
Photo: DimiTalen, CC0 via Wikimedia Commons
- Distance
- 155 km
- Journey time
- 2h to 2h15
- From
- 450 €
Lyon-Saint-Exupéry is the closest airport to Alpe d'Huez: about 155 km and 2h to 2h15 by road in normal conditions. Whether you arrive by plane or by TGV, your chauffeur is waiting for you and drives you to your accommodation.
Transfers run in both directions, so we can also take you back to the airport or station at the end of your stay, allowing for Saturday traffic.
Lyon to Alpe d'Huez prices
Reference "from" prices, VAT included
Mercedes E-Class
Premium saloon
From
450 €
1 to 3 passengers, light luggage
Mercedes V-Class
Luxury van
From
600 €
Up to 7 passengers depending on luggage
Mercedes S-Class
VIP limousine
From
910 €
1 to 3 passengers, VIP service
- • Prices are shown as "from" rates. They are based on the reference road distance and rounded to the nearest ten euros.
- • The final price depends on the exact pick-up and drop-off addresses, the number of passengers, the amount of luggage and any ski equipment.
- • Journey times are a guide for normal conditions. In winter, allow extra time for traffic, snow, ice and Saturday arrivals during the school holidays.
- • Prices in euros, VAT included. Night supplement: +25% (10pm to 6am). Same-day cancellation: 50% of the total price.
Your journey
From Lyon-Saint-Exupéry, the route takes the motorway to Grenoble, then follows the Romanche valley towards Le Bourg-d'Oisans. This is where the legendary climb to Alpe d'Huez begins, with its 21 numbered hairpin bends made famous by the Tour de France.
It is a demanding mountain road in winter. Your chauffeur knows it well and drives it with the right equipment, so all you need to do is enjoy the view.
Airport pick-up: The meeting point is confirmed when you book, depending on your terminal (or the TGV station) and the access rules in force. Your chauffeur will be waiting there with a clear, personalised digital name board.
Alpe d'Huez, the island in the sun
Known as the island in the sun for its exceptional sunshine, Alpe d'Huez looks out over the Oisans in Isère at more than 1,800 m. Its ski area is one of the largest in France and tops out at 3,330 m on the Pic Blanc.
From the summit starts the Sarenne, one of the longest black runs in the world. The resort appeals to confident skiers and families alike, and has high-end places to stay such as the Daria-I Nor.
Hotels we serve
- • Daria-I Nor
And any other address in Alpe d'Huez: hotel, chalet or private residence.
Good to know
- • A high-altitude resort: allow for winter conditions on the road up.
- • On Saturdays during the school holidays, allow extra time, especially for the return journey.
- • With ski or snowboard bags, the actual capacity of the vehicle is confirmed when you book.
Frequently asked questions
How much is a transfer from Lyon to Alpe d'Huez?
From 450 € in a Mercedes E-Class, 600 € in a V-Class and 910 € in an S-Class. The final price depends on the exact drop-off address, the number of passengers and the amount of luggage and ski equipment.
How long does it take to get from Lyon to Alpe d'Huez?
2h to 2h15 in normal conditions for 155 km. In winter, allow extra time for snow and Saturday traffic during the school holidays.
Do you also drive back to Lyon?
Yes, transfers between Alpe d'Huez and Lyon-Saint-Exupéry run in both directions. We agree the departure time with you based on your flight or train.
I am arriving by TGV at Lyon-Saint-Exupéry. Can you pick me up?
Yes, the TGV station is part of the airport. Just give us your train number when you book.
How many passengers and pairs of skis can you take?
The E-Class and S-Class take 1 to 3 passengers. The V-Class takes up to 7 passengers depending on luggage. With ski or snowboard bags, some seats may need to be folded down.
How will I recognise my chauffeur when I land?
Your chauffeur will be waiting at the meeting point with a clear, personalised digital board showing your name, and will then help you with your luggage and ski equipment.
Is there a night supplement or a cancellation fee?
Transfers between 10pm and 6am carry a 25% night supplement. Same-day cancellations are charged at 50% of the total price. All our prices are in euros and include VAT.
Book your transfer
Send us your arrival date, flight number, number of passengers and ski equipment, and we will confirm your transfer and its final price.
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