Lyon to Alpe d’Huez transfer: private and door-to-door, from €330.
Sunny, accessible and legendary: L’Alpe d’Huez is one of the closest big resorts to Lyon. Your private driver takes you from Lyon Saint-Exupéry airport or Lyon city straight to your residence, with your skis or your bike, at a fixed price.
Lyon airport → Alpe d’Huez
Sedan, 1 to 4 passengers
Van, up to 8 passengers
From Lyon city: €350 by sedan, €459 by van. Skis and tolls included.
Private transfer or shared shuttle?
L’Alpe d’Huez is about 150 km from Lyon airport, including the famous climb. Shared transport means a change in Grenoble, and a metered taxi can become expensive. With a private transfer:
- The price is fixed when you book, whatever the journey time
- Your flight is tracked and your driver waits at arrivals with a name sign
- The van carries up to 8 passengers with all their equipment
- You travel directly, with your own group, to your door
The journey from Lyon to Alpe d’Huez
From Lyon Saint-Exupéry, the route reaches Grenoble by motorway, then follows the Romanche valley via Vizille to Bourg-d’Oisans. Then comes the famous climb to L’Alpe d’Huez and its 21 numbered hairpin bends, made legendary by the Tour de France, up to the resort at about 1,850 metres. Allow 2 hours to 2 hours 30.
L’Alpe d’Huez and its villages
Nicknamed the island in the sun for its sunshine record, L’Alpe d’Huez offers a huge ski area with panoramic views over the Oisans. We drop you at your chalet, hotel or residence, as well as in Huez, Villard-Reculas, Auris or Oz-en-Oisans.
- Skis and boots included
- Child seat €5
- Free booster seat
- Water and Wi-Fi on board
L’Alpe d’Huez in summer
In summer, L’Alpe d’Huez becomes a pilgrimage for cyclists from all over the world, who come to climb the 21 bends. We run transfers all year round and can carry your bike on request: tell us when you book. Hikers and families also enjoy the lakes and trails of the Oisans.
Families, groups and late arrivals
A sedan suits 4 people with reasonable luggage; the van takes up to 8 passengers and 8 bags, with room for skis and pushchairs. For larger groups, we coordinate several vehicles travelling together, with a single confirmation. We operate 24/7, so your transfer is guaranteed even late at night, and pets travel free of charge. Child seats cost €5 and booster seats are free.
Peak season tips
- Book as soon as your flights are confirmed: February Saturdays fill up fast
- A 20% surcharge applies on February Saturdays and over Christmas and New Year, always shown when you book
- For the return, allow plenty of time before your flight
- Book both ways in one request
About Transfert-Lyon
Transfert-Lyon is a private driver company based in Lyon and a brand of La Conciergerie I Carré, a French passenger transport group. Our drivers hold a professional VTC licence, and every booking is confirmed in writing, as required by French regulations. We know the roads, the traffic patterns and the destinations inside out, and every trip is followed by our operations manager from pick-up to drop-off. English-speaking drivers are available on request.
How to book
Send us your trip
Flight or train number, addresses, passengers, luggage and skis, by WhatsApp, email or phone.
Get your confirmation
Within 10 minutes, in writing, with your fixed price and pick-up details.
Meet your driver
At arrivals with a name sign, or at your door, then straight to your destination.
Lyon to Alpe d’Huez: your questions
How much is a transfer from Lyon airport to Alpe d’Huez?
With Transfert-Lyon, a private transfer from Lyon Saint-Exupéry airport to Alpe d’Huez costs €330 in a sedan and €429 in a van, fixed price, skis and tolls included. From Lyon city centre, allow €350 and €459.
How long is the transfer from Lyon to Alpe d’Huez?
Usually 2 hours to 2 hours 30 from Lyon airport, depending on traffic around Grenoble and on the final climb.
Is there a luggage limit for skis?
No extra charge for skis, boots and suitcases. Just tell us how many pairs and bags you have so that we plan the right vehicle.
What happens if my flight or train is delayed?
We track your flight or train in real time. Your driver adjusts to your actual arrival time, and 70 minutes of waiting are included at the airport.
Is a private transfer cheaper for a group?
Often, yes: the price is per vehicle. With 8 passengers in a van, the trip costs about €53.63 per person.
Can you carry our bikes to L’Alpe d’Huez in summer?
Yes, on request. Tell us how many bikes when you book, and we plan a suitable vehicle. We can drop you at the foot of the climb in Bourg-d’Oisans or in the resort.
Are you a transfer company for Lyon to Alpe d’Huez transfers?
Yes. Transfert-Lyon is a transfer company based in Lyon: we organise transfers to Alpe d’Huez for individual travellers as well as travel agencies, hotels and event organisers, with flight tracking, fixed prices and monthly invoicing for professionals. Learn more about our transfer services.
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