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Has anyone done this? How much did it cost? I've looked on the train sites but they don't have prices or schedules for next ski season yet.
Thanks
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Mike3000, Done it several times for about 33Eu . . . but DON'T go for the direct route, not many journeys and long waits for connections (anything up to 5 hours) I've found it more comfortable spending a bit more journey time in a warm train than sitting around a cold station by going from GVA to Lyon and then go to Bourg from there. There are 3 times as many journeys available doing this and it only costs about 7 Eu more. The Summer price is the same as Winter so just check for next month to see timetables and prices. Treat it as two separate journeys and not 1 from GVA to BsM.
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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I'm not sure what you guys call the "direct route", but I'd normally take Geneva-Chambery direct (1hr 20 mins) then Chambery-Moutiers (times vary). Stay on at Moutiers for BSM
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Patch, That's the 'direct route' you're given by the booking system. If it ties in with your flights that's sweet. I like early in and late out flights so the Lyon detour has worked better for me on the last three occasions.
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Masque, I'd never even considered that it might be quicker via Lyon ... I'll check that in future
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Patch, There are more frequent trains from Geneva to Lyon and from Lyon to BsM and rather than sit around in Chambery the train's warmer 
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Masque, what's the journey from Lyon airport to BsM by train?
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Masque, Lyon to BsM is about 3hrs & a change at Chambery, isn't it 
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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I know I'm not very good at geography, but this is making my brain hurt. 
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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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Although get the right train, and you can do Paris to Moutiers in around 3 hours - takes from 6 to 9 to drive, depending on traffic
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genepi, I've had 4 with changes and 2 without, journey time from 2:15 to 2:45 . . . this is just an option if the more direct route doesn't match your travel plans..
rob@rar, never flown into Lyon Airport but I imagine it's around 2.5 hrs
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You know it makes sense.
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| Masque wrote: |
| rob@rar, never flown into Lyon Airport but I imagine it's around 2.5 hrs |
Thanks. Wonder if there's a direct service from Lyon Airport to BsM?
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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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rob@rar, There wasnt last winter - it also required the dreaded change at Chambery
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Poster: A snowHead
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| genepi wrote: |
| rob@rar, There wasnt last winter - it also required the dreaded change at Chambery |
Shame that. Surely there is enough demand for one direct service a day, if only on Saturday and Sundays?
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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rob@rar, I agree. It was annoying for our daughter when she was in Lyon for a year - but she & her Lyonais bf looked into it to no avail  They ended up driving there whenever they could.
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Anyone know if trains work late at night on the Lyon detour, as it's called.
Getting into Geneva on a Saturday night and rather than wait for the next morning's Altibus, was thinking of that option.
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I've tried it and it's difficult to do without keep changing trains, which isn't great if you are trying to carry your own kit. The bus is by far the best option in my opinion being direct and is quicker but a bit more expensive at 60 euros. They are pretty regular on Saturdays and I have turned up at the airport and booked it last minute at the info desk at the airport. You MUST phone the number on the ticket to reconfirm your return.
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FAQ
I've used the Lyon Detour 3 times now and journey times have varied between 2.5 and 4 hours It also fitted better with my flight times. As in all journey planning, do your research and go with the solution that works best for you. 
