Getting here: train from Geneva to Sion, bus to the door
Without a car: train from Geneva Airport to Sion, about 2 hours with no change, then bus 371 to the Les Masses, Darbelenne stop, about 40 minutes. By car the house is 17 km above Sion station. Times as of 16.10.2026 (CFF/SBB timetable); check sbb.ch before you travel.
Train Geneva Airport to Sion: about 2 hours
Direct trains, no change: IR90 takes about 2 h 01, IR95 about 2 h 05. During the day there are two trains an hour.
Source: CFF/SBB timetable, as of 16.10.2026. Tickets and live times: sbb.ch.
Bus 371 from Sion: about 40 minutes
From Sion, poste/gare, bus 371 runs to the Les Masses, Darbelenne stop near the house in about 40 minutes, 5 times a day. Line 372 goes via Hérémence and takes about 53 minutes, about 7 times a day.
Both lines are run by Theytaz Excursions all year. Timetable 2027 valid from 13.12.2026; check departures on sbb.ch.
By car: 17 km up from Sion
Distances from the listing: Sion station 17 km, Geneva Airport 175 km, Turin 134 km.
In winter the bus road is always cleared and not steep. The last bit, from our drive onto the main road, can be harder after snowfall. Parking: a garage for 1 car and about 5 spaces by the house.
Groups of 12: train or transfer from Geneva
The easiest way is the train: Geneva Airport to Sion without changing, then bus 371 to Les Masses. Look up times and buy your tickets yourself on sbb.ch. A private transfer from Geneva is also possible if you prefer.
Arrival day and the ski lift
- Check-in 16:00–23:45, check-out by 10:00
- Les Masses chairlift: 1.8 km by road, about 4 minutes by car
- On foot to the lift: 1.4 km downhill, about 19 minutes
- Parking des Masses at the lift: covered, 200–206 spaces
A house for 12 in Les Masses, 17 km above Sion station, with a garage, a hot tub and an infrared sauna.
Asked before booking, answered straight
How do I get from Geneva Airport to Les Collons without a car?
Train from Geneva Airport to Sion, about 2 hours with no change, then bus 371 to Les Masses, Darbelenne, about 40 minutes. As of 16.10.2026.
How long is the train from Geneva to Sion?
About 2 h 01 on the IR90 and about 2 h 05 on the IR95, both direct. Two trains an hour during the day (CFF/SBB, as of 16.10.2026).
Is there a bus from Sion to Les Collons?
Yes. Line 371 to Les Masses, Darbelenne takes about 40 minutes, 5 times a day. Line 372 via Hérémence takes about 53 minutes. Both run all year.
How far is the chalet from Geneva Airport by car?
175 km according to the listing. From Sion station it is 17 km.
Is the road passable in winter?
The bus road is always cleared and not steep. The exit from our drive onto the main road can be harder after fresh snow.
Can we arrive late in the evening?
Yes. Check-in runs from 16:00 to 23:45.