Discover Leman Mountains Explore By bus

Bus transport in the Leman Mountains Explore area is convenient and accessible. Bus routes serve tourist areas and villages, making it easy and affordable to get around.

Buses are equipped to accommodate travelers, offering a convenient option for exploring the region without the need to drive. Enjoy panoramic views from the bus windows as you move from one point of interest to another in this beautiful alpine environment.

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The bus

Discover ÉVA'D

Discover ÉVA’D, the region’s new mobility network.

ÉVA’D (Evian Vallée d’Abondance Déplacements) brings together all the traffic information, the network map and details of all the lines and timetables of transport services operating in the area. From buses to trains and boats!

Getting to the stations by bus

Getting to Bernex and Thollon from Evian

Access to the villages of Thollon and Bernex couldn’t be easier from Evian!

Enjoy daily connections during school vacations!

Sailing in the Abondance valley

  • Line 12 Thonon-Châtel
    Take line 12 (formerly 121), linking Thonon and Châtel, to the resorts of the Vallée d’Abondance!
    Take advantage of this line to discover the Gavot plateau: the bus stops at Saint-Paul-en-Chablais and Vinzier!

See line 12 timetables

  • VEX Evian-Châtel line

See VEX timetables (Please note: most departures require a reservation)

  • Columbus (Line C)
    Winter and summer alike, the ColomBus shuttle (Line C) takes you up and down the Abondance valley, from Abondance to Châtel.

See timetables for the Colombus line (Line C)

The shuttles

  • The La Chapelle d’Abondance shuttle bus
    Free shuttle buses run throughout the day from one point to another in the village of La Chapelle d’Abondance, providing access to the ski areas (throughout the winter season). The round-trip route is as follows: Les Plagnes – Crêt-Béni – Église – Office de tourisme (chef-lieu) – Les Thoules – La Panthiaz – La Ville du Nant – Centre Sportif.See shuttle timetable for winter season only.
  • Trans’Abondance ski
    The Trans’Abondance Ski is a free shuttle service for groups of children staying in Abondance. It runs from Christmas vacations to the end of March, depending on demand.
    Destinations served, departing from the accommodation, are:
    ♦ La télécabine de l’Essert
    ♦ Ludoffaz skating rink
    ♦ La Maison du Fromage Abondance
    ♦ Abbey of Abondance

Information and reservations required by the day before at the Essert lift ticket office, +33 (0)4 50 73 76 87.

  • The Thollon-les-Mémises shuttle bus
    An internal Thollon shuttle has been set up for the winter vacation period!
    See the shuttle timetable

And what does it say about the lake?

You can also get to the lakeside by bus on route 10.

A real regional asset, it’s easy to get from Publier to Saint-Gingolph.

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Enjoy the scenery

Line 12, an essential link between lake and mountains. Buy your 10-trip ticket at one of our tourist information offices and for €0.96, let yourself be driven and enjoy the scenery.

Alice, Espaces Valléens project manager

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