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New Bus Stop in Huez en Bas Alpe d’Huez
Posted 9th July 2026
NEW BUS STOP IN HUEZ EN BAS (ALPE D’HUEZ)
We’re delighted to announce that Ben’s Bus has added a new bus stop in Huez en bas. Our frequent services from Grenoble Airport to Alpe d’Huez and Lyon Airport to Alpe d’Huez can now drop and pick you up there.
Huez en Bas (sometimes call Huez Village) is the charming, traditional lower section of the famous Alpe d’Huez ski resort in the French Alps. At an altitude of 1,500 meters, it is situated directly below the main Alpe d’Huez plateau.
Recent investments have made getting between Le Village and Alpe d’Huez much easier, via a new gondola or the frequent in-resort shuttle buses.
We’ve heard and listened to the feedback from our customers who wanted a stop there and had previously had to take the free shuttle bus to meet our service. Now we have a perfectly located stop for those wishing to stay in Huez en bas. This resort is ideal for families or couples seeking a quieter, more traditional ski holiday.
WHY STAY IN HUEZ EN BAS?
– There are plenty of quality accommodation options in Huez en bas, which are significantly cheaper than those up in the main resort.
– The historic village has a more authentic Alpine feel and atmosphere to it, with plenty of traditional stone houses and cute, quiet narrow streets.
– The scenery is absolutely stunning. It looks out over the Bourg d’Oisans valley and is often bathed in sunshine.
– Easy access to the main resort via the gondola or free shuttle buses
We hope you can make use of this new stop and that it will enhance your holiday experience.
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WINTER SKI TRANSFERS FOR 2026 / 27 NOW ON SALE!
Posted 6th July 2026
2026 / 27 SKI SEASON AIRPORT TRANSFERS NOW ON SALE
All our airport ski transfers from Grenoble, Geneva and Lyon are now on sale.
We’ve added even more services this year, so you will never have to wait long. Our prices remain the best on the market. Depending on where you’re going and how many are in your group, you could pay as little as £27pp to get up the mountain!
Our new route from Geneva to Les Carroz is on sale and we’ve added more convenient stops in Flaine and the village of Huez-en-bas. Even more routes will be announced soon!
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2026 / 2027 WINTER SKI SEASON – AIRPORT TRANSFERS
Select a Ski Resort below to see how we can get you from your airport to your destination, or scroll down for more information.
We also run buses from Geneva Airport to Les Carroz and Geneva Airport to Flaine. And we can help you get to La Tania, Peisey and Les Coches (from Aime) La Rosiere, Villard Reculas and Auris en Oisans.
Our transfers from Grenoble Airport are currently only on sale until the 27th March 2027. Our April 2027 transfers will go on sale around late November. Find out more on our Easter and Spring Transfer Buses Page.
Transfers for the RISE festival in Les Deux Alpes will run between the 5 – 12 December. For all other resorts, our Saturday-only service starts on the 12th December. The resorts we service are listed on our Lyon Airport page. Our transfers are now on sale and you can get a quote or book online!
Ski transfers from Geneva Airport operate on Saturdays and Sundays. For our most popular routes, such as Geneva to Val Thorens, Geneva to Tignes and Geneva to Val d’Isere, we have up to 13 buses per Saturday.
If you are heading to Alpe d’Huez and Les Deux Alpes, we will have a bus connecting with every single scheduled flight, any day of the week, throughout the season. Our services to other resorts such as Tignes and Val Thorens, will run on Saturdays all the way through season .
OUR CARBON OFFSETTING SCHEME
If you need to fly to your resort, by travelling on a shared transfer you’ll already be significantly reducing your carbon emissions.
We’re delighted to announce that this year, all our transfers will be fully carbon neutral. You can help further by following a few useful tips on how to reduce your carbon footprint when flying.
WHAT REFUND GUARANTEES ARE THERE?
We know that you need the peace of mind of receiving a refund should you need to cancel. Flexibility to change your booking for free is another key requirement for many holidaymakers. That’s why we recommend upgrading to Ben’s Bus Plus. This allows you to book with confidence.
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New Geneva Airport to Les Carroz Route
Posted 30th June 2026
NEW GENEVA AIRPORT TO LES CARROZ SHARED TRANSFER – Only £63.50 Per Person
If you’re looking for an affordable Geneva Airport to Les Carroz transfer, we’ve got great news.
We’re delighted to launch our new shared transfer service from Geneva Airport to Les Carroz, offering a frequent, reliable, comfortable and cost-effective way to reach the slopes. Returns cost just £63.50 per person. With our group discounts, you could pay just £27 each way!!!
With a journey time of around 1 hour 30 minutes, Les Carroz is one of the quickest ski resorts to reach from Geneva Airport. Spend less time travelling and more time enjoying your ski holiday!
Affordable Shared Transfers from Geneva Airport to Les Carroz
Our new Les Carroz airport transfer service has been designed for skiers and boarders who want a high-quality service without paying private transfer prices.
Operating every Saturday throughout the ski season, our shared transfers are ideal for the vast majority of chalet and apartment changeover days.
Why book our Geneva Airport to Les Carroz transfer?
– Only £63.50 per person – even less for kids and groups
– Shared transfers every Saturday
– Fast journey time of around 1 hour 30 minutes
– Direct service between Geneva Airport and Les Carroz
– Professional, experienced mountain drivers
– Comfortable, modern vehicles
– Great value for solo travellers, couples, families and small groups
Our goal is simple: provide the best-value Les Carroz airport transfers while maintaining the high standards our customers are accustomed to.
Why Choose Les Carroz for Your Ski Holiday?
Located at an altitude of 1,140 metres, Les Carroz is one of the most picturesque villages in the French Alps. Unlike many purpose-built ski resorts, it has retained its traditional Savoyard charm, with a welcoming village centre, excellent restaurants, cosy bars and a friendly atmosphere that keeps visitors coming back year after year.
One of the biggest advantages of Les Carroz is its proximity to Geneva Airport. At just 90 minutes by road, it’s among the most accessible ski resorts in France, making it an excellent choice for families, weekend ski breaks and anyone wanting to maximise their time on the mountain.
Ski the Incredible Grand Massif
Les Carroz is part of the famous Grand Massif ski area, one of the largest linked ski domains in France.
With access to 265 km of pistes, you’ll enjoy an outstanding variety of terrain across five interconnected resorts:
Whether you’re taking your first ski lesson, cruising long blue and red runs, or searching for challenging black pistes and off-piste adventures, the Grand Massif has something for every ability.
The area is also renowned for its excellent snow record, stunning views towards Mont Blanc and modern lift system, helping you spend more time skiing and less time queueing.
Book Your Geneva Airport to Les Carroz Transfer
If you’re looking for a reliable transfer to Les Carroz, our new service offers exceptional value.
For just £63.50 per person, you’ll enjoy a comfortable transfer, professional service and a journey of only around 1 hour 30 minutes from Geneva Airport to the heart of the resort.
Seats are limited on each departure, so we recommend booking early—especially during school holidays and peak winter weeks.
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New Bus Stops in Flaine
Posted 26th June 2026
EXTRA BUS STOPS IN FLAINE LE HAMEAU
Ben’s Bus has added 2 new bus stops in Flaine. Our services from Geneva Airport to Flaine can now drop and pick you up from the Lower and Upper parts of Le Hameau.
Le Hameau de Flaine, as it is known locally, is a quiet village on the edge of the ski area. It is about 2 km from the main town of Flaine. It is known for its Scandinavian-style wooden chalets, peaceful setting, and panoramic views.
Depending on snow conditions you can get onto the slopes directly via the nearby pistes, or take one a free shuttle bus.
The Hameau area includes accommodations such as Belambra, Les Portes du Grand Massif, Les Terrasses d’Helios and Residence les chalet de Flaine Hameau. There are also lots of private chalets which can be rented.
We’ve listened to feedback from our customers, some of whom were having to take the free shuttle bus up to our stops in the centre of Flaine. Sometimes their transfer was too early in the morning, which created a problem for them. We are grateful for our customers’ feedback on this.
Our cheap shared ski transfers from Geneva Airport will continue to make stops at Flaine Forum, La Foret and Terrasses d’Eos.
We hope you can make use of this new stop and that it will enhance your holiday experience.
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Ben’s Bus Ski Transfers 2026 – 2027
Posted 7th May 2026
BEN’S BUS SAYS MERCI & A BIENTOT
As the sun sets on the 2025 / 26 ski season, we want to thank our amazing reps, managers and bus company partners for another great year.
That was our 19th season running airport buses to ski resorts. We’d like to thank all our lovely customers who have travelled with us over the years.
And a massive thank you to the unsung heroes – the drivers. Waking up at silly o’clock to to safely transport thousands of our people safely to their ski holidays and home again, in often difficult conditions.
2026 / 27 WINTER SKI TRANSFERS – SIGN UP TO OUR MAILING LIST TO HEAR WHEN WE’RE LIVE
We’re already busy planning for next winter. We’ll try to keep our prices as low as possible, despite ever-increasing costs. We’re hoping our prices will only go up by a very small amount.
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Our Geneva Airport transfers and our Lyon Airport transfers will be on sale by early June 2026
Our Grenoble Airport transfers will be on sale by the end of June 2026
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Middle East Conflict March 2026
LAST UPDATED 4th March 11:30 (UK Time)
MIDDLE EAST CONFLICT
If you’re unlucky enough to be in the Middle East right now, the first thing to say is we wish you all the best and we hope you, your friends and your family are and remain safe.
We understand many travel insurance policies do not cover wars, so we are stepping in to help. If you are due to come on holiday to the Alps in the next few weeks, we feel for you and are here to help.
Read below for the exceptional refunds we have and will be offering.
Arriving 7th or 8th March:
If you cannot travel, please Cancel Your Booking. Please then send an email to ku.oc.subsneb@ecnanif before 5pm on the 5th March explaining your situation. Provided your flight was from the affected area, we will offer a full refund and we will not retain any admin fees.
Arriving 9th March and beyond
We understand the dilemma you are in and the uncertainty you face as to whether you will be able to go on holiday. We would suggest you consider the following:
:- If you cancel your booking with us before 5pm on the 6th March, provided your flight was from the affected area, we will offer a full refund and we will not retain any admin fees.
:- If you cancel your booking with us after the 6th March, our usual cancellation fees will apply.
:- Hopefully the situation will stablise and peace will ensue and you will be able to travel. In that instance you could re-visit our website to make the booking with us again. Of course there is no way of knowing if seats on your preferred service will still be available, but we hope so.
We would advise contacting your airline and your embassy to see what official advice they are offering. Here are a few of the most popular airlines that service the Middle East.
Emirates British Airways El Al Arkia Qatar Airways
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Which Ski Resort is Best for You?
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How to find the best ski resort for your ski holiday
Every week during the season, we transport skiers to over a dozen ski resorts, and we are often asked which is the best.
It’s never an easy question to answer, so we chatted with Will Micklethwait, the editor of the independent ski resort review website, WhatSkiResort.com
“It’s the wrong question to ask,” he said. “The right question is: what is the right ski resort for you?”
The ‘Perfect’ Ski Resort doesn’t exist!
“There’s no such thing as a perfect ski resort,” he explains. “They all have strengths and weaknesses. But some of the strengths and weaknesses won’t be relevant for you. For instance, a ski resort might have brilliant late season snow conditions, but that’s irrelevant if you’re going there at the start of the ski season. Similarly, another ski resort might have outstanding off-piste skiing but a family with children learning to ski will want to know about its slopes for beginners.”
Tignes has fabulous freeride but its free nursery slopes are of more interest to beginners. Photo © andyparant.com.
So how exactly does WhatSkiResort.com help skiers decide which is the best ski resort is best for their ski holiday?
Find Your Best Ski Resort
“We have a widget called Find Your Best Ski Resort.” Will says. “All you have to do is select your three most important criteria from a menu. If you think early season snow, intermediate-level skiing, and apres-ski/nightlife are the most important, you’ll get very different recommendations from someone who prioritises ski resort charm, short transfers and value for money.” You can then see what prices Ben’s Bus offers on our Prices page.
Recommended Ski Resorts
“Secondly, we do recommend ski resorts for different type of skiers on different types of ski holidays. For instance, we have articles on the best ski resorts for family half-term ski holidays and for Easter ski holidays.” You can see where Ben’s Bus travel to on our Ski Resorts page.
Snow-Sure Ski Resorts and Big Ski Areas
“Thirdly, we know that skiers from the UK often have two overriding concerns which are reliable snow and a large ski area. So WhatSkiResort.com has a ‘Snow-sure ski resorts’ section which includes only resorts with reliable snow, and a ‘Ski resorts with big ski areas’ section which includes only ski resorts with very large ski areas.”
Val Thorens is snow-sure and has a huge ski area, but you also need to know the disadvantages of staying there. Photo © T.Loubere_OT Val Thorens.
Independent Ski Resort Reviews
“Lastly, we always recommend that skiers read an independent review of a ski resort before they book a holiday there. Unlike a tour operator’s brochure or an official tourist board website, an independent ski resort review should tell you the downsides of going to a particular resort as well as the upsides. WhatSkiResort.com has independent reviews of all the top ski resorts in the Alps and each one highlights not just the pros but also the cons. And we always end the review by suggesting similar ski resorts that you should also consider to broaden your choice.”
The Ben’s Bus Verdict
So does Ben’s Bus always agree with WhatSkiResort.com opinions about ski resorts?
No, not always. Of course we believe the transfer time from your preferred airport is a big factor – but we would say that! We run transfers from 3 different airports. But even when we disagree, we think WhatSkiResort gives useful information that can help you decide where you should go on your ski holiday. And that’s the important thing.
See WhatSkiResort.com Independent Ski Resort Reviews.
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WINTER SKI TRANSFERS NOW ON SALE!
Updated 7th May 2026
ALL 2025 / 26 AIRPORT SKI TRANSFERS ARE NOW ON SALE!
All our shared ski transfers to all destinations are now on sale for the 2025 / 2026 winter ski season. We’ve managed to freeze loads of our prices, so your transfer up the mountain from either Geneva Airport, Grenoble Airport or Lyon Airport are, as always, unbeatable value for money.
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SKI RESORTS
See how we can get you from your airport to your destination by selecting a ski resort below:
We can also help you get to La Tania, Peisey and Les Coches (from Aime) La Rosiere, Villard Reculas and Auris en Oisans.
Our transfers from Grenoble Airport are currently only on sale up until the 28th March 2026. Our April 2026 transfers will go on sale around early November. Find out why on our Easter and Spring Transfer Buses Page.
Transfers for the RISE festival in Les Deux Alpes will run between the 6th – 13th December. For all other resorts, our Saturday-only service starts on the 13th December. The resorts we service are listed on our Lyon Airport page. Our transfers are now on sale and you can get a quote or book online!
Ski transfers from Geneva Airport operate on Saturdays and Sundays. For our most popular routes, such as Geneva to Val Thorens, Geneva to Tignes and Geneva to Val d’Isere, we have up to 13 buses per Saturday.
If you are heading to Alpe d’Huez and Les Deux Alpes, we will have a bus connecting with every single scheduled flight, any day of the week, throughout the season. Our services to other resorts such as Tignes and Val Thorens, will run on Saturdays and some Sundays.
OUR CARBON OFFSETTING SCHEME
Travelling on a shared transfer is already the most environmentally way of getting up the mountain.
We’re delighted to continue our unique carbon neutrality scheme, which means all your carbon emissions on our services are offset. You could help further by following a few useful tips on how to reduce your carbon footprint when flying.
WHAT REFUND GUARANTEES ARE THERE?
We know that you need the peace of mind of receiving a refund should you need to cancel. Flexibility to change your booking for free is another key requirement for many holidaymakers. That’s why we recommend upgrading to Ben’s Bus Plus. This allows you to book with confidence.
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New Bus Stop in Plagne Bellecote
Posted 27th May 2025
NEW BEN’S BUS STOP IN PLAGNE BELLECOTE
We’re delighted to announce a new bus stop at Plagne Bellecote. All our services from Geneva Airport to La Plagne can now drop you at this fantastic ski resort.
Plagne Bellecote is a purpose built, car-free resort with direct access to the ski slopes. It’s a perfect destination for families, with access to the huge Paradiski area.
The modern accommodation block has been built with ease of access in mind There is a large shopping gallery on the ground floor of the apartment buildings with a skating rink and outdoor pool just outside.
We use the main bus stop in the resort, which is just opposite the Tourist Office and very conveniently located for everyone.
Our services from Grenoble Airport will still only go as far as Aime and Lyon Airport will make a stop at Moutiers. From these towns on the valley floor you can use public buses or take taxis up to your accommodation in the resort.
Our cheap shared ski transfers from Geneva Airport will continue to use all our existing stops in La Plagne.
We hope this new service will be useful for our customers.
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Heathrow Disruption 21st March 2025
LAST UPDATED 21st March 09:50 (UK Time)
POTENTIAL DISRUPTION TO HEATHROW FLIGHTS FOLLOWING POWER FAILURE
We are aware of the news about the disruption to Heathrow airport due to a fire in a nearby power station which has caused power outages. You can follow live updates on the Sky News website. Alternatively, visit the Heathrow Airport website for updates and information.
If you are flying home back into London Heathrow, we would urge you to contact your airline to see how your flight has been affected. If you need to change your bus with us, you can do so up until 12 noon (French Time) the day before your bus transfer.
If you are flying out of London Heathrow, we would urge you to contact your airline to see how your flight has been affected. If you need to change your bus with us, you can do so up until 1pm (UK Time) the day before your bus transfer.
We do have many routes available, so you could fly into a different airport we service (Lyon, Geneva or Grenoble) and edit your booking with us so your transfer is from that airport.
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