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Lyon Airport
Lyon Airport is situated 15 kms east of
the city. There are numerous arrival and departure gates in the Airport
but the majority of UK flights arrive at gate 17 which is conveniently
close to the minbus car park. Being one of the major French airports
means that it is very well appointed with shops, restaurants and bars.
Whilst Lyon Airport is considerably further away than Geneva or Chambery
the route is almost entirely on motorway making for fast transfer
times. Be aware that even the motorway can get vey busy during school
holidays though, with long queues at the tolls. Transfer prices do
reflect the distance and tolls involved.
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.
Lyon to Courchevel - 230kms - approx. 2hrs
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