Lyon
Regarded as the gateway to the snowy French Alps, Lyon is ideal for sampling the bright lights and party nights of Alpine après-ski.
The city's cobbled streets and modern malls watch over a treasure trove of architectural delights: from Roman to Renaissance, Gothic to Baroque. Catch the views from the 19th century basilica atop Fourvière, the Hill of Prayer, or from a cable car amid the Alps and view the two rivers - the Rhône and Saône - snake through the city.
Other places of interest include the Gestapo headquarters, and the Centre d'Histoire de la Résistance et de la Déportation, 14 ave Berthelot (04 7872 2311) where you can learn about Lyon's French resistance during the occupation.
Airport information
Lyon Saint Exupéry airport is situated 15 miles east of Lyon's city centre..
easyJet flights operate from Terminal 3.
By road
Take the A432 South, then follow the A43 into Lyon; journey time 30 mins.
By bus
The Satobus departs from the center of level 1 of the airport to the centre of town every 20 minutes. For more information call +33 4 72 68 72 17. Cost 8.60€ adult single and 6.50€ child single.
By taxi
Whether travelling alone or as part of a group, going skiing or a city break, book your door-to-door transfers in advance with HolidayTaxis. Both shared shuttle and private transfers are available to an extensive range of destinations.
To other cities of the region
Buses depart from the airport to several cities of the region close to Lyon Saint Exupéry (Ambérieu-en-Bugey, Aix-Les-Bains, Annecy, Bourg-en-Bresse, Bourgoin-Jallieu, Chambéry, Grenoble, Saint-Etienne, Vienne, Valence).
Contact : satobus-alps@altibus.com - +33 4 79 68 32 96
TGV trains also depart directly from Lyon Saint Exupéry to 15 cities including Paris (1h55) or Grenoble (1h05).
All information about access and timetables can be found on www.lyon.aeroport.fr > transport.
Get to ski resorts
It is easy to get to ski resorts with frequent bus services between December and April. More information +33 4 79 68 32 61.
Hotels
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