Getting around in Haute Maurienne

How to get around Bonneval sur Arc and Haute Maurienne Vanoise? Winter and summer alike, take advantage of the buses and public transport network for a low-carbon stay. From the stations of Saint-Michel and Modane, 4 bus lines serve the ski resorts. An eco-mobility solution train + bus for skiing, or hiking, without using the car. Free shuttles are also available to get around Bonneval sur Arc.

Inter-station routes

Getting from the train station to your resort or between resorts

In winter

Getting around in Haute Maurienne, inter-resort lines winter

In winter, buses serve all the villages and resorts of Haute Maurienne Vanoise. In Bonneval sur Arc and throughout the area, you can enjoy the slopes, snowshoe trails and all winter activities using only public transport.

To go directly to the resorts of Bessans or Val Cenis: bus S53
To go directly to the SNCF train station of Saint-Michel-de-Maurienne: bus S53

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In summer

Getting around in Haute Maurienne, inter-resort lines summer 2025

In summer, buses serve all the villages and resorts of Haute Maurienne Vanoise, as well as the main tourist sites.

From Bonneval sur Arc, a bus by reservation allows you, for example, to climb towards Iseran towards the peaks or the superb Carro balcony path.

From Bonneval sur Arc, the S53 bus also transports you to the train stations of Modane and Saint-Michel de Maurienne.

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New for 2025

Buses in autumn

On-demand transport

This autumn, take advantage of a new bus service to get around in Haute Maurienne Vanoise. Bus on reservation.

Information, schedules, prices and booking

Bus

In Bonneval sur Arc and Haute Maurienne Vanoise

Do you need information (timetables, stopping points, etc.) for your bus journeys? Consult and download the corresponding sheet!

Good deal for winter!

Bus included with 6-day or longer ski passes

Access to the S52 and S53 buses that serve the entire area is included unlimited from Sunday to Friday with your 6-day or more Bonneval sur Arc ski pass!

Please note: for safety reasons (speed of evacuation), you cannot keep your ski or snowboard boots on your feet in buses S50, S51, S52 and S53. You can put them in the hold with skis/snowboard and poles. Cross-country ski boots allowed on feet.

Results

Connections

Connections are not guaranteed. For more information, please refer to the timetables in the Mobility Guide.

Prices

The internal bus lines within Val Cenis (B, C1, C2 and D) are free of charge. The inter-resort lines (S50, S51, S52, S53 are paying). For further information, please consult the Mobility Guide or contact the Tourist Office by telephone on 04 79 05 99 06