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Grenoble Airport
Do not be mislead by the map, Grenoble Airport
is actually situated approximately half-way between the Cities of
Grenoble and Lyon so transfers from here may take longer than you
think.
The Airport itself is similar in size to Chambery with only one shop
and one bar. For 2007 they extended the airport by adding a new arrivals
gate in the shape of a marquee! Having said that the main terminal
is a very modern and significantly quieter than Chambery.
There are two routes available from here either on the motorway (faster
by 10-15 mins) or the more direct and very picturesque route through
Chartreuse. Your driver will be happy to take either provided there
are no time constraints.
Courchevel
Courchevel is situated in the furthest
east of the three valleys. Together with Meribel and Val Thorens/Les
Menuires it boasts a massive ski area. It is made up of five seperate
villages - 1300 (La Praz, the original Village), 1550, 1650 and
1850 and La Tania. The higher up you go the more expensive it gets
and the top end hotels in 1850 boast clientele such as the Beckhams
and some notorious Russian Playboys! La Tania is slightly west of
the main resorts and was purpose built to provide extra beds for
the 1992 Olympics. Each area has it's own compliment of bars and
restaurants with 1850 being the most well appointed.
Grenoble to Courchevel Transfer - 220kms - approx. 2hrs 30
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