Local buses and routes
Chamonix Valley’s local bus system, Chamonix Bus (also known as Chamonix Mont-Blanc Bus), offers extensive coverage throughout the region. As of my knowledge cutoff in September 2021, some key routes include:
**Chamonix Local Shuttle (Le Mulet):**
Le Mulet is a free shuttle service that operates in central Chamonix, making a loop around the town center.
**Main Bus Lines:**
**Line 1 (Les Houches – Les Praz):**
– Key stops include Les Houches, Chamonix Sud, Chamonix Centre, and Les Praz.
**Line 2 (Les Bossons – Les Tines):**
– Key stops include Les Bossons, Chamonix Sud, Chamonix Centre, and Les Tines.
**Line 3 (Servoz – Le Tour):**
– This route covers a larger part of the valley. Key stops include Servoz, Les Houches, Chamonix Sud, Chamonix Centre, Argentière, and Le Tour.
**Line 6 (Le Tour – Les Houches Saint-Antoine):**
– This route is an alternative to Line 3, also covering the wider valley but with different stops.
**Ski Buses:**
There are additional bus lines during the winter season that serve the main ski areas:
- **Chamonix Sud – Les Grands Montets**
- **Chamonix Sud – Le Tour**
- **Chamonix Centre – Brevent**
- **Chamonix Centre – La Flégère**
Please note that timetables, routes, and service frequency can change depending on the season, with more frequent service during the peak ski season. I recommend checking the latest information online or at the local tourist office upon arrival.
Also, if you are a guest in the valley (in either a hotel, guest house, or rented accommodation), you can avail of free travel on this network by obtaining a ‘Carte d’Hôte’ or ‘Guest Card’ from your host.
