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All you need to know about the Autoroute Blanche: from the stunning Mont-Blanc to the practicalities of winter servicing.
Although travelling to and from the airport may not be the most exciting part of your ski trip, the Autoroute Blanche (A40) is by far one of the most scenic and interesting drives out there, as you wind through the magnificent Alps and Jura mountains.
If you’re getting an airport transfer from Chamonix to Geneva, your driver will probably take this route as it provides easy access to and from all of the major ski resorts and it avoids going into the centre of Geneva, so it will be a lot quicker (usually 1 hour 15 mins Cheap Josh Morrissey Shirt , depending on traffic).
Read on to find out which sights you can expect to see along the way!
A Brief History
The Autoroute Blanche was established in 1973 and has continued to grow ever since. It welcomes approximately 20,000 customers every day, and as a result of its popularity, ATMB employs nearly 400 staff members to ensure the 110km road is maintained to the highest standards - especially during the winter season.
What to Look Out For
The Autoroute Blanche is a key route through the Haute Savoie, a beautiful region in eastern France which is renowned for its incredible natural heritage. It is also the ideal area for winter sports enthusiasts Cheap Joel Armia Shirt , with immense ski areas and resorts, not to mention a gastronomic heaven for foodies. For those looking to be pampered there are plenty of highly-acclaimed spa resorts to try. Furthermore, there are several points of interest to look out for during your journey from Chamonix to Geneva, which you don’t even have to leave the car to appreciate (unless you want to of course):
• Mont-Blanc: you can’t miss it, as this is the highest mountain in the Alps and in Western Europe at just over 4800m! the “White Mountain” manages to straddle France Cheap Connor Hellebuyck Shirt , Switzerland and Italy. Admire the glistening snowy peaks from afar, or join thousands of other climbers in tackling the summit (did you know, more than 20,000 people reach Mont Blanc’s peak every year?).
• You’ll see 3 viaducts during your journey: the Bellegarde (1050m), Bardonnex (360m) Cheap Michael Hutchinson Shirt , and Bois d’Arlord (300m).