Getting around Haute Maurienne

How to get around Bessans and Haute Maurienne Vanoise? Winter and summer alike, take advantage of the bus and public transport network for a low-carbon holiday. From Saint-Michel and Modane stations, 4 bus lines serve the ski resorts. A train + bus ecomobility solution for skiing or hiking, without using the car. Free shuttle buses are also available to take you to Bessans.

Inter-station lines

Getting from the station to your station or between stations

In summer

Getting around Haute Maurienne, inter-station lines summer 2025

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

From Bessans, the S53 line takes you all over the region and connects you to hiking trails: for example, you can take a free bus (line 2) to the heart of the Vanoise National Park at Bellecombe, or to the unspoilt valleys of Polset and Orgère (line 1).

The S53 bus also takes you directly to the Modane and Saint-Michel de Maurienne train stations.

Buy your ticket

Download the summer mobility guide

In winter

Getting around Haute Maurienne, winter inter-resort lines

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

Direct bus from Bessans to the resorts of Val Cenis or Bonneval sur Arc, or to Modane or Saint-Michel de Maurienne: bus S53

Buy your ticket

Download the winter mobility guide

Good winter plan!

Bus included with 6-day + ski passes

Unlimited access to the S52 and S53 buses, which serve the whole area, is included from Sunday to Friday with your Bessans 6-day + ski pass!

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

Bus

In Bessans and Haute Maurienne Vanoise

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

Results

Correspondence

Lines are not automatically connected. For further information, please refer to the timetables in the Mobility Guide.

Rates

Internal Val Cenis bus routes (B, C1, C2 and D) are free of charge. Inter-station lines (S50, S51, S52, S53 are not free). For further information, please consult the Mobility Guide or call theTourist Office on 04 79 05 99 06