By Bus
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It is possible to visit Manigod without a car!
Choosing public transport helps reduce the carbon footprint of your stay in the mountains. Manigod encourages the use of public transport through a network of free shuttle buses linking the Aravis resorts and the main areas of the town. What’s more, getting to Manigod without a car is easy, and everything is within walking distance once you arrive. We invite you to enjoy our magnificent scenery as you make your way up the Col de la Croix Fry.
From Annecy railway station, take the Annecy–Thônes–La Clusaz regional line, then the local services to Manigod.Free shuttle buses in Manigod
Reach Manigod by bus during the high season using the regular services and Aravis shuttle buses. From Thônes, La Clusaz or Le Grand-Bornand, take advantage of a convenient, free and accessible transport network to reach the village, the Col de la Croix Fry and the Col de Merdassier.Thanks to a partnership between the Communauté de Communes des Vallées de Thônes (CCVT), the Aravis resorts and the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Region, you can enjoy free access to the Aravis Bus network.
Timetables for routes and shuttles
To get to the village and/or the resort of Manigod, take the “M” Thônes-Merdassier route, which is open to all and accessible to people with reduced mobility*.Arrive right in the heart of the resort and, from the Col de la Croix Fry stop, shops, restaurants, accommodation, activities, the Tourist Office and hiking trails are just a few minutes’ walk away. All the resort’s facilities are accessible to people with reduced mobility.
Check the timetable for the M line
Thônes ↔ Merdassier from 20 June to 5 September 2026
Good news for cyclists: the shuttle buses are fitted with an external bike rack, making it easy to transport your bike.
Getting around the Aravis without a car
The Aravis Bus network provides easy access to Manigod, La Clusaz, Le Grand-Bornand, Saint-Jean-de-Sixt and the Thônes valley. In both summer and winter, the shuttle buses make it easy to reach shops, accommodation, activities and hiking trails.
Find all the shuttle timetables between the Aravis resorts for the 2026 summer season, from 20 June to 5 September 2026, here!
By clicking on this link, you’ll find the routes serving La Clusaz, Le Grand-Bornand, Manigod and the Thônes Valley, as well as the inter-resort route connecting La Clusaz, Saint-Jean-de-Sixt and Le Grand-Bornand. You’ll also find the routes serving the Colombière, Annes and Plan Bois passes.
Are you in Manigod and fancy a trip to visit our neighbours in La Clusaz?
Check the timetable for route 8
Manigod ↔ La Clusaz from 20 June to 5 September 2026
Travelling to Manigod from Annecy
Whether you’re travelling to the Aravis by public transport or fancy a day trip to Annecy, the Y62/Y63 regional bus route provides easy connections between Annecy, Thônes and Manigod. It’s the perfect way to explore Lake Annecy and its old town, or to reach your accommodation without a car. Check the timetables valid from 20 April to 3 July 2026.New ~ Follow the bus network in real time
For more information and a more comfortable stay, download the PYSAE app and check the location of vehicles and upcoming departures.
The app also provides detailed information: delays, cancellations, route changes, detours, etc.
Need help planning your trip?
Contact the Manigod Tourist Office to plan your journey and get information on transport accessibility at +33 4 50 44 92 44.
Book your bus trip at www.altibus.com
Luxury coaches with a capacity of 30 to 83 seats
Want to travel to Annecy by bus?
Find the timetable for line Y 62/63 from April 20 to July 3 here
*Accessibility for people with reduced mobility:
Priority seating and ramps on Aravisbus buses