Bourg-Saint-Maurice

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Introduction

Bourg-Saint-Maurice is a commune in the Savoie department of the Rhône-Alpes region of southeastern France. It is located in the Albertville arrondissement and has aproximately 8000 inhabitants. Its location at the foot of one of the world's most prestigious mountain passes and ski areas (Les Arcs) has transformed this village resort into a highly popular all weather resort of international acclaim.

For more information, check the official Ville Bourg-Saint-Maurice website (French).

Neighbourhoods

Sights and Activities

Events and Festivals

Weather

Bourg-Saint-Maurice, like much of the western Alp region in France, has nice warm summers from June to September with temperatures around 25 degrees Celcius during the day but rather chilly nights as it is located well above sea level. Heavy showers and thunderstorms can occur during these months. Winters last from December to March with frost and snow up the mountain slopes (good for skiing) but a little warmer in the town itself, sometimes even well above zero during the day.

Getting There

By Plane

The closest international airports with connections to major towns worldwide are at Geneva in Switzerland and at Lyon in France. The Geneva Cointrin Airport has many flights, including lots of flights to places outside Europe. It also has many flights with lowcostairlines like Easyjet.
Lyon Saint Exupéry has lots of flights as well.
The town of Bourg Saint Maurice can be reached from both these airports by a 120-150 minutes drive.
Although a little further away, the international airport of Milan and Turin are not that far way either and might have connections you prefer more.

By Train

Direct TGV trains connect Bourg St Maurice to Paris and Lile. The town is also directly connected by sleeper trains from most of the major towns of Europe. SNCF operates the rail network in France.
There are even twice a week connections from London in winter directly to Bourg-Saint-Maurice

By Car

Visitors coming from Geneva can take the N201 highway to A41 freeway. Follow the signs towards Annecy and Chambery and exit A41 at Annecy and take N508 highway to Albertville. From there follow the signs to Bourg Saint Maurice.

By Bus

Frequent buses are also available from Geneva to Bourg-Saint-Maurice.

By Boat

Getting Around

By Car

By Public Transport

By Foot

By Bike

Eat

Drink

Sleep

There are loads of hotels and appartments in the Les Arcs / Bourg-Saint-Maurice region.
Check the Les Arcs website for more information and possible bookings.

Budget

Mid-Range

Upscale

Work

Learn

Keep Connected

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