Dover to La Retraite

Road directions to Le Retraite from Dover

  • On the basis of finding ones own way to Dover
  • Choose Shuttle or Ferry
  • Using autoroute - Tolls
  • Go towards Rheims A26 (E15) Toll Road
  • Follow signs for Dijon A31 (E17 E21) Toll Road
  • Follow signs for Troyes A24 (E17) Toll Road
  • Follow signs for Bourg on Bress
  • Follow signs for Geneva A40 (E21 E62)
  • Pick up A40 away from Geneva and towards Chamonix
  • At the point where you see exit for St Gervais/Le Fayet, the A40 autoroute ends and you are approaching our area
  • Keep on the dual carriageway which climbs and brings you over a viaduct N506 (E25)
  • After a series of tunnels, you will see the first exit for Les Houches
  • Continue past Le Houches towards Chamonix on the N506 Route Blanche
  • As you approach Chamonix you will see the Aiguille Du Midi cable car high on the right
  • At the first roundabout you come to turn left in Chamonix Sud into Avenue De Courmayeur
  • Go over 2 mini roundabouts with the Bowling Alley on the left and follow road to the traffic lights
  • Turn left ant the traffic lights and then turn immediately right which brings you onto Les Pecles.
  • Follow the road for 500m, 597 Les Pecles, and La Retraite is on the left.
  • The car park entrance is just before La Retraite on the left hand side.
  • Journey Time 8 hours