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Bourg-Saint-Maurice
Spend 2 days: ski Les Arcs in winter or hike Mount Blanc in summer, arrive by TGV, stay central.
Bourg-Saint-Maurice is the gateway to Les Arcs ski area and summer Alpine activities. A night or two lets you ski, hike or enjoy the town’s pools, cinema and market, with easy train access.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- Dec–Mar (ski), Jun–Sep (hiking)
- avoid Late April–May (variable snow)
- Airports
- GVA · LYS
- Nights
- 2
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Rules in force · 8Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…
- Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
- Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
- France and Monaco ↗France has run temporary identity checks at its internal Schengen land borders since 2015; carry a passport or EU/EEA national ID on trains and buses from Italy, Spain, Belgium, Germany, Switzerland and Luxembourg.
- France and Monaco ↗Nights in France and Monaco draw on the same Schengen 90-in-180-day allowance as the rest of the area; Monaco does not reset or pause it.
- France ↗France is in the Schengen area. Check the entry rules for your passport on official sources; the EU's Entry/Exit System registers non-EU visitors' fingerprints and photo at the first Schengen border, and further pre-travel authorisation rules are being introduced.
- France ↗TGV (including the low-cost Ouigo) and Intercités night trains need a seat reservation: a rail pass alone does not let you board.
- France ↗Paris, Lyon and other large cities run low-emission zones that require a Crit'Air sticker on cars; check before you drive a hire car or your own car into a city.
- France ↗Carry your passport or national ID card: police can ask for identification, and hotels register foreign guests.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Bourg-Saint-Maurice17 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Bourg-Saint-Maurice, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the euro (EUR, €).France-wide
- SIM or eSIMOrange, SFR, Bouygues Télécom and Free sell prepaid SIMs in their shops and at tabacs; ID is required to register.France-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe everywhere unless signed otherwise.France-wide
- TippingRestaurant: Service is included; leave 5–10% in cash for good service.France-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/E. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.France-wide
- SafetyGenerally safe; watch for crowded lifts in peak season and mountain weather changes.
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- RestroomsParis has free automatic public toilets (sanisettes); elsewhere use cafés (buy a coffee), museums and stations, where some charge €0.50–1 (≈ US$1–2).France-wide
- Emergency numbers17 police · 18 fire · 15 Medical (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMany national museums close on Monday (Orsay, Versailles, Rodin) or Tuesday (Louvre, Pompidou's temporary sites).France-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportGVA Geneva Airport (≈2 h by car, 4 h by train).
- Getting aroundFree shuttle bus links town, station and ski‑lift base (07:30‑19:30).Free shuttle bus links town, station and ski‑lift base (7:30 AM‑7:30 PM).
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee€2–3 (≈ US$3–4)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi (5 km (3.1 mi))Taxi (3.1 mi (5 km))€15–20 (≈ US$18–25)
- Budget bedHostel / budget hotel, a night, per person€45 (≈ US$55)
- Mid-range bed3‑star hotel double, a night, per room€150 (≈ US$180)
- High-end bed3‑star hotel double, a night, per room€250 (≈ US$300)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget €70 (≈ US$85) · Mid €120 (≈ US$140) · High €200 (≈ US$250)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- GVA Geneva Airport (≈2 h by car, 4 h by train) · LYS Lyon–Saint‑Exupéry (≈4 h by car, 5 h by coach, 4 h by train)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
Feb
Best
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
Mar
Best
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Apr
Avoid*
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
May
Avoid
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Jun
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Jul
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Aug
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Sep
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Oct
not flagged
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Nov
not flagged
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Dec
Best
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
Best: Jun–Sep, Dec–Mar. Avoid: Apr–May. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)), coolest Jan (−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C) low), wettest Apr (10 rain days), driest Feb (7). Averages, not a forecast.
* only part of the month (early, mid or late).
Weather and climate
Bourg-Saint-Maurice: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
8 rd
Feb
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
7 rd
Mar
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
9 rd
Apr
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
10 rd
May
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
9 rd
Jun
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
8 rd
Jul
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
7 rd
Aug
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
7 rd
Sep
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
9 rd
Oct
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
10 rd
Nov
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
9 rd
Dec
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
8 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Free shuttle bus links town, station and ski‑lift base (07:30‑19:30). Funicular to Arc 1600 is included with ski passes. Taxis and car‑share available; private cars discouraged in centre.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Val‑d'Isère
goDoor to door: ≈1 h
TER train from Bourg‑Saint‑Maurice, about 45 min
Renowned ski resort, good for a half‑day ski or spa.
La Toussuire
goDoor to door: ≈30 min
Bus from town to the ski‑lift base, 20 min
Family‑friendly slopes, easy lift access.
Chambéry
cautionDoor to door: ≈2 h 30 min
Train, about 2 h
Historic city, worth a longer visit.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Town‑centre hotels & chalets
Range from budget inns to 4‑star hotels, walk to station and lifts
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- €50–70 (≈ US$60–85) excl. bed
- Mid
- €80–120 (≈ US$95–140) excl. bed
- High
- €150 (≈ US$180)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| 3‑star hotel double1 × 2 nights × €150 | €300 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 2 days × €120 | €480 |
| TGV round‑trip (Paris‑Bourg‑Saint‑Maurice)2 × €180 · check | €360 |
| Ski lift pass (1‑day)2 × €55 · check | €110 |
| eSIM data (1 week)2 × €20 · check | €40 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | €129 |
| Trip total≈ €355 per person per day, bed included | €1,419≈ US$1,700 |
2026 estimate in euros; flights, ski passes and lifts excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | €2–3 (≈ US$3–4) |
| Croissant | €1–2 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Ski rental (full day) | €30–45 (≈ US$35–55) |
| Taxi (5 km) | €15–20 (≈ US$18–25) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Winter bus and funicular timetables may change – check locally.
- Road N90 can be congested in peak ski season.
- High altitude: stay hydrated and protect against sun.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 17
- Fire
- 18
- Medical
- 15
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Emergency
- Police17
- Fire18
- Medical15
Embassy
US consulate in Lyon; French police 112 for emergencies.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- TGV Paris → Bourg‑Saint‑Maurice: ≈ €150–250 one‑way, 4 h (check)
- Free town shuttle: Runs 07:30‑19:30, stops at station and ski‑lift baseRuns 7:30 AM‑7:30 PM, stops at station and ski‑lift base
Say or show
- Pardon — Excuse me / Sorry (pardon)
- Merci — Thank you (merci)
- C’est combien ? — How much is it? (sayt kohm-byen)
- Où est l’arrêt de bus ? — Where is the bus stop? (oo eh lar-reh duh byoo)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Bourg-Saint-Maurice. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Dec–Mar (ski), Jun–Sep (hiking) · avoid Late April–May (variable snow) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- TGV to Bourg‑Saint‑Maurice for ski season base.
- Free shuttle and funicular integration with ski pass.
- Bike‑rental for summer river‑side cycling.
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