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Traffic Advice - Sat 22 Dec - Val T to Geneva
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For the first time in a long time we are driving back to Geneva on a Saturday (22nd December).
The good news is that we don't fly until 20.45, so we plan to get in some extra skiing that day.
Can any regular travellers please advise how heavy the traffic is likely to be on Saturday? It seems quiet in the town, and on piste, so I was planning on skiing til 3.00pm (ish) and pulling away at about 3.30/3.45 pm from Val Thorens.
Our usual route is via Annecy but I would be happy to drive back around the other side of the lake, or take the motorway via Chambery, if that would be better.
Do you reckon we will be ok with the proposed timings?
We've also got friends travelling the same route on Saturday- but in the opposite direction. They land at 10am. Are they likely to get stuck in the Christmas dash to the mountains?
Any advice would be appreciated.
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should be fine heading back to Geneva as all the resorts are very quiet so not much traffic leaving plus most of the bus action will take place in the morning. Geneva maybe be a bit busy but i would think your timings will be fine.
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I would not leave VT later than 2.30. Annecy can be a problem and I allow 3 hours to the airport plus hire car return and security. Look out for the speed cameras.
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Going round the other side of the lake is nicer - I always go that way - but doesn't really save much Annecy-wise.
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Geneva airport deals with more than ski traffic and like most airports is forecast to be very busy just prior to Christmas. My friend who lives near Chambery is planning something like 3 hours to get to the airport instead of the usual 1:30. Saturday is going to be busy
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