How long does it take to drive to Val d'Isere from the UK?
From Calais the journey takes from 7 to 10 hours depending on your speed. There is motorway or dual carriageway from Calais all the way to the foot of the Alps. The better route is via Reims and not via Paris; and then on past Troyes, Dijon and passing close to Geneva. Try using ViaMichelin to plan your route.
Remember that it is a legal requirement in France to carry a warning triangle and spare bulbs, and that the motorway speed limit depends on the weather. On autoroutes the speed limit is 130km/hr (81mph) except during rain when it reduces to 110km/hr (68mph). Speeding fines are expensive and must be paid immediately to the traffic police.
The roads around Lyon, Albertville and Moûtiers are often slow moving or at a standstill during the busy French holiday weekends.
For more information, please look at our Driving to Resort Guide.
