 Poster: A snowHead
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Aiming to go self- catering in Tignes Tuesday 29th March to Friday 8th April 2016. Have accomodation sorted. Flights shouldn't be an issue. The sticking point is the transfer. Altibus aren't showing anything, most others seem to only cover the weekends. Private transfers run to £700+.
What is a boy to do 
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Rent a car.
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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I guess you are flying into Geneva. Altibus don't seem to be doing transfers from there. I used bens bus this year. IIRC at £79 each return.
Tim
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@pam w, beat me to it!
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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+1 for Ben's Bus. Didn't use them but their communication was excellent.
Another good option is Loyet (Simply Transfers), about £80 return.
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Skiidy Gonzales also do transfer to the Tarentaise but I'm not sure if they're shared.
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| faithsdaddy wrote: |
| Altibus aren't showing anything/ |
Really? They've always operated 7 days a week between Geneva and Tignes in season. I suspect it's just too early to show. How many people want to book a bus 6 months in advance?
Have used Ben's Bus. Was OK except for the tiny minibus they sent to cover the transfer from Val to Bourg, into which passengers, skis and luggage were packed like sardines. The driver rolled her eyes when I passed her my skis - what was she expecting? Once in the main bus at Bourg all was fine.
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Yes, I think it's too early to book though it's true that there are FAR fewer buses during the week.
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Bens Bus are only at weekends afaik. Usually Altibus operate every day so I think it's probably just a bit too early to book.
You can also do the train but it's quite long (www.voyages-sncf.fr) and car hire is often a good option.
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When I looked at Altibus, they didn't even offer me the option of Geneva to Tignes on their drop down selections- only Lyon to Tignes. Can anyone else confirm this, or am I missing something?
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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First thing that springs to my mind is hire a car for the day you arrive, then once you get to resort and unload, whip round to Val D and drop the car at the Euro Car place. Then repeat for day of travel home.
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And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
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.....and with a car you can more easily shop in Bourg for a greatly reduced price even if it's only to buy beer 
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| faithsdaddy wrote: |
| When I looked at Altibus, they didn't even offer me the option of Geneva to Tignes on their drop down selections- only Lyon to Tignes. Can anyone else confirm this, or am I missing something? |
I was the same as used alti bus before from Geneva. A few years ago though as Bens bus was more affordable. But don't know if they run outside of weekends.
Just checked http://www.bensbus.co.uk/geneva-airport-ski-transfers/ Sat and Sunday only.
Tim
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You know it makes sense.
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Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
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Thank you ever so much for all your help. It's been really useful and I appreciate it.
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Poster: A snowHead
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| Timg60 wrote: |
| few years ago though as Bens bus was more affordable. |
Last season Altibus and Ben's Bus to Vald'Isere were the same price within a couple of quid. I know because I booked one out, the other back. Better timetables for me that way.
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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| chrisrawles wrote: |
| First thing that springs to my mind is hire a car for the day you arrive, then once you get to resort and unload, whip round to Val D and drop the car at the Euro Car place. Then repeat for day of travel home. |
Sounds very relaxing. I'll take the bus thanks.
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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| dogwatch wrote: |
| Timg60 wrote: |
| few years ago though as Bens bus was more affordable. |
Last season Altibus and Ben's Bus to Vald'Isere were the same price within a couple of quid. I know because I booked one out, the other back. Better timetables for me that way. |
Yup just had a look at the timetable and there is only a few quid in it. No good for me though as Im a cheapskate and take the cheapest flight out and back ,and have to get up at some ungodly hour  to get the transfer back...
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