Geneva Airport Transfers Activities
Winter:
The Alps are of course famous for the very popular sport of skiing. St Sigismond where we are based, is situated only 6kms from Les Carroz, giving easy access to Flaine and the Grand Massif, one of the most snow sure resorts in the area.
The slightly more difficult skiing of Chamonix is only 50 minutes away with Les Gets, giving access to the Porte du Soleil 20 minutes away. Another five minutes along is Morzine and also access to Avoriaz.
Above the village itself is the plateau of Agy, an area popular for Ski de Fond (cross country skiing) and snow shoe walking, which is fabulous fun. The area has prepared tracks or you can make your own.
Other winter activities include: Dog Sledging and sledging as well as tandem paragliding flights in all resorts. Night skiing is usually carried out one night every week in the villages.
Summer:
The long warm days in the Alps offer a huge variety of activities for all ages and abilities. Below are some that can be experienced.
Walking / Mountaineering:
The whole area has been famous since Victorian days for the amount of walking available, whether valley walks or high-mountain walks such as the Balcon Nord above Chamonix or the testing Tour de Mont Blanc circumnavigating the massif itself. .....More Details.
Paragliding: The region is famous for paragliding with Mieussy, where the sport originated, only fifteen minutes away. Other areas such as Agy, Samoens, Chamonix and Annecy are all close by. There is an English speaking school offering courses close by. .....More Details.
Mountain Biking: With the lifts open in summer the area attracts many mountain bike competitions and enthusiasts come from all over the world. There are some very challenging routes as well as easier ones for the not so experienced.
Golf: There are a number of excellent golf courses within the area, all easily accessible within a short drive. Chamonix boasts a course in stunning surroundings, while Flaine at 1844 metres, is considered challenging. Evian and Annecy are world-class courses while Les Gets, above the village, is extremely pretty. Further a field Verbier in Switzerland is also excellent. .....More Details.
Water Sports: There are a variety of water sports, with rafting being the most popular. There are numerous companies that offer rafting and all equipment is supplied. Canyoning is also getting more popular, again with companies that offer various grades and areas. The area is also excellent for canoeing with the Rivers Arve and Giffre being the most commonly used.
Of course, you don’t have to take part in any of these activities and can sit and sunbathe while contemplating the magnificent surroundings.
Geneva Airport Transfers
Mike & Marian Brothers
65 Chemin de la Combe
74300 St Sigismond
France
Tel: 00 33 450 54 57 24
Geneva Airport Transfers
- Siren Registration: 391 297 835.
- Transport Licence: 2006/820001471.
- TVA (VAT): FR02 391297835
Geneva Airport Transfers
- All Private Transfers
- No Shared Transfers
- No Airport Waiting