Mountain Passes
Cormet de Roselend
A 1,968 m Beaufortain pass whose road skirts the turquoise Lac de Roselend reservoir: one of the most photogenic climbs of the Tour de France and the Route des Grandes Alpes.
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Road trip route · Switzerland · France
Geneva to Chamonix drive time, distance, costs & the best stops
- Drive time
- 1 hr 2 min
- Distance
- 82 km
- Fuel (est.)
- €11
- Tolls (est.)
- €3
The Geneva to Chamonix drive
The drive from Geneva to Chamonix covers 51 miles (82 km) and takes about 1 hr 2 min without stops. That makes it a comfortable one-day drive. Leave in the morning and you'll arrive with the day ahead of you.
Expect fuel for a typical petrol car (~40 mpg) to cost around €11 one-way plus roughly €3 in motorway tolls. Switzerland requires a motorway vignette (vignette required). Prices shift monthly, so treat these as ballpark figures.
Best stops between Geneva and Chamonix
Within ~30 km of the driving route, worth the detour.
Mountain Passes
Col des Aravis
A 1,486 m pass between La Clusaz and Flumet with a tiny chapel at the summit and a postcard head-on view of Mont Blanc framed by alpine pastures.
Famous Roads
Route des Grandes Alpes
France's ultimate driving route: ~700 km from Lake Geneva to the Riviera over 16 great alpine cols including Iseran and Galibier. Pin marks the traditional start at Thonon-les-Bains.
Geneva to Chamonix FAQs
How long is the drive from Geneva to Chamonix?
Driving from Geneva to Chamonix takes about 1 hr 2 min nonstop, covering 51 miles (82 km). Add time for breaks: most drivers stop every 2 hours.
How much does it cost to drive from Geneva to Chamonix?
Fuel for a typical petrol car (~40 mpg) costs roughly €11 one-way. Expect around €3 in motorway tolls. Switzerland requires a motorway vignette (vignette required). Estimates are indicative: prices change monthly.
Can I drive from Geneva to Chamonix in one day?
Yes, at about 1 hr 2 min of driving, Geneva to Chamonix is a comfortable one-day drive with a couple of breaks.
What are the best stops between Geneva and Chamonix?
Top-rated stops in the drive corridor include Cormet de Roselend, Col des Aravis, Route des Grandes Alpes: see the full list of 3 stops on this page.
More drives from Geneva & Chamonix
Planning a bigger trip? Try the free Switzerland road trip planner or the France planner, or read the driving in France guide.