Arrival
The tour begins in Saint-Jean-de-Sixt with hotel check-in around 5:00 PM on Day 1. The closest international airport is Geneva Airport, located approximately 45km from Annecy.
By Taxi
A direct taxi from Geneva Airport to St Jean de Sixt costs approximately €300 one way, increasing to around €380 on Sundays, bank holidays, or after 6:00 PM. From Annecy Train Station, a taxi to St Jean de Sixt costs approximately €115 one way.
By Train & Bus
Travelers can take a train from Geneva Airport to Annecy in about 1 hour or a bus in approximately 1.5–2 hours. Train schedules are available through SNCF Connect
and bus connections through SBB Switzerland
. During July and August, public Alpbus services connect Annecy to St Jean de Sixt for approximately €7. Buses run daily at 8:25, 9:25, 10:25, 13:55, 14:55, 15:25, 17:25, 17:55, 18:25, and 19:25, with a journey time of about 45 minutes. Timetables can be checked at Voyages Alpbus
.
By Car
Guests arriving by car can park behind the first hotel for the duration of the tour and retrieve their vehicle at the end by bus or taxi. Travelers should contact the hotel before arrival and leave their keys in case the car needs to be moved.
Departure
The tour ends in Annecy after breakfast and hotel check-out around 10:00 AM on Day 7. Travelers can return to Geneva Airport by train, bus, or taxi using the same routes in reverse.
Day 6 Boat & Bus Transfer
On Day 6, after hiking to Talloires near Lake Annecy, transportation to Annecy is not included in the trip price. Travelers may take the scenic “omnibus” boat shuttle around the lake, passing through Doussard and Duingt, or alternatively use a public bus to Annecy if the boat service is unavailable.