Getting around in Chamonix
How to get to Chamonix
Chamonix Mont-Blanc is 2 hours from Lyon and 1 hour from Annecy and Geneva. At the border with Italy and Switzerland, it's a charming mountain resort with all the services of a small town.
Find out all about the best ways to get to Chamonix on the Tourist Office website.
Getting around during the event
Thanks to the partnership signed between Club des Sports, ATMB (Autoroute et Tunnel du Mont-Blanc) and the SNCF the 40,000 people coming to attend or take part in the event will be better supported.
For further information, please consult the transport guide below.
Runner transportation
For the start of the 90KM and the 42KM du Mont-Blanc a free shuttle bus and train service ON REGISTRATION for runners and their companions to reach Chamonix without using their car.
| BOOK YOUR TRANSPORT FOR THE 90KM | BOOK YOUR TRANSPORT FOR THE 42KM |
Transport for accompanying persons
To enable accompanying persons to encourage runners at the various refreshment points, a reinforced transport system with dedicated shuttles is planned during the event.
90km du Mont-Blanc - Friday June 28, 2024
This year, a free train and a shuttle service ON REGISTRATION will be available to enable accompanying persons to reach Le Buet.
- Train: Departure 6:23am from Chamonix train station - Arrival 6:55am in Le Buet BOOK NOW!
- Shuttle: Departure 7.15am from Chamonix train station - Arrival 7.45am in Le Buet BOOK NOW!
Then, free shuttle buses will run between Le Buet and Emosson from 8.00am to 11.00am, then from Emosson to Vallorcine from 11.00am to 4.00pm. Once in Vallorcine, you will be asked to take the train back to Chamonix. So don't forget to bring your Guest Card!
23km du Mont-Blanc - Saturday June 29, 2024
Free shuttles ON REGISTRATION will run from the "Médiathèque" stop in Chamonix to Montroc between 8am and 9am. BOOK NOW!
For the return journey, free shuttles will run between Montroc, the Flègère gondola and the Planpraz gondola from 9.30am to 11.30am.
42km du Mont-Blanc - Sunday June 30, 2024
Free shuttles ON REGISTRATION will run from the "Place du Mont-Blanc" stop in Chamonix to the Tour between 7:15 and 8:30 am. BOOK NOW!
Then, free shuttles will run between Le Tour and Vallorcine from 9:00 am to 11:00 am, then from Vallorcine to Chamonix from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm.
Public transportation in the Chamonix Valley
The Chamonix Valley is served all year round by a public transportation network comprising various bus lines and the Mont-Blanc Express train.
Mont-Blanc Express train
The SNCF line serves all villages from Servoz to Vallorcine.
The train is free for holders of a Guest Card (given to you on arrival by your accommodation provider) or a Via'Cham Card (residents and workers of the Chamonix valley).
Download timetables from June 15 to September 14, 2024 Additional train for the event
Bus - Chamonix Mobilité
The Chamonix Mobilité transportation network serves the entire Chamonix valley, from Servoz to Le Tour.
The bus is free only for Via'Cham cardholders (Chamonix valley residents and workers).
However, you can benefit from discounts of up to 50% on bus tickets if you have a Guest Card (given to you on arrival by your accommodation provider).
Timetables from June 22 to September 8, 2024 More info on how to buy your bus tickets
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| ATMB Ecomobility Partnerof the Mont Blanc Marathon |
For several years now, ATMB has been working alongside the Mont Blanc Marathon to forge a partnership based on sustainable mobility.
ATMB and Marathon du Mont-Blanc teams are working together to make it easier for runners and spectators to get around throughout the event, and to reduce the event's environmental impact.
On this page, you can find out more about the shuttle service, the city network and the car-sharing scheme.
ATMB is also encouraging more responsible mobility for its customers, and is offering a discount unheard of in France to those who drive an electric vehicle.
Thanks to the Eclaireur offer, you can save up to 50% on tolls on the ATMB network. You'll be able to drive freely on freeways throughout France.
To find out more, click here.
To help you get around during the event, SNCF Voyageurs and the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Region are providing extra trains. For Saturday, travel at reduced prices with the illico PROMO fare and enjoy a 40% discount on your TER journey, and for under-12s it's free!