The Chamonix Valley Guest Card
Known as the Carte d'Hôte
Since 4 December 2023, following the renegotiation of the public transport service, with more favourable terms, the guest card has become even better!
Find below all the useful information for you and your customers.
With the Carte d'Hôte (ask your host for this free card), you can travel free of charge on the the Mulets which is the urban shuttle bus in Chamonix Town. Half price on the regular buses in the valley (except Chamo'nuit Bus) and for free on the trains in the between Servoz and Vallorcine. If you have a ski pass, the buses are free.
For any other journey outside this perimeter (Chamonix-St Gervais or Chamonix-Martigny for example), the SNCF requires passengers to hold an SNCF ticket covering the entire journey.
FREE TRAVEL ON THE MONT-BLANC EXPRESS TRAIN
The guest card offers total freedom of movement on the SNCF Mont-Blanc Express network, covering internal journeys between the municipalities of Servoz and Vallorcine during the validity period of the guest card.
How to use: Simply board the train and on request, present the valid guest card to the conductor.
CAREFUL! The guest card is only valid if it is filled in correctly.
DISCOUNTS ON BUS TRANSPORT WITH CHAMONIX MOBILITÉ
The guest card entitles you to discounts, up to 50% and more, on transport tickets for the brand new Chamonix Mobility bus network, in operation 4 since December 2023.
Note: The guest card does not constitute a ticket to travel on a buses. You must buy a ticket or have a valid ski pass.
HOW TO RECEIVE A GUEST CARD
If your accommodation provider is registered with the authorities, the host will provide you with a card. Don't expect them to offer it. You might have to ask. Do not pay for it. A 'carte d'hôte' is free when provided by a host.
Some accommodation is not registered with the authorities. Typically foreign owned apartments. You might have no personal contact with your host and if you ask for a Guest Card or 'carte d'hôte' it's possible that they don't know what you are talking about.
Never mind, you can get one from the Tourist Office
Until further notice, the Tourist Office is the only place to buy a Guest Card.
These guest cards are not free but the cost is low, €4 for 2 days, €9 for a week, with other prices for 3-6 day cards.
HOW TO USE THE GUEST CARD ON THE BUSES
To buy bus tickets in advance you can make a purchase on the Chamonix Mobility website and get a discount with your Guest Card. You will need the number of the Guest card.
Please do not be confused by this website. It is a little misleading, giving the impression that you can buy a Guest Card. You can't. All the offers are for Bus Tickets purchased with a Guest Card.
Also, you can buy bus tickets in advance from any of the outlets listed on the Chamonix Mobility website.
On a bus, you can buy a €2 single fare. Reduced to €1.50 with the guest card.
All lift passes entitle you to free access to the bus network except the night bus.
Here is a PDF with more info about the Chamonix Guest Card.
