Alpine Fleet Expands for Next Winter

The idea behind Alpine Fleet is to offer a service that has a full choice of passenger transportation services.

As well as shared and private transfers it offers journeys for all kinds of passenger numbers, groups and corporate events.

Unlike some other transfer operators who tend to focus on a handful of ski resorts, Alpine Fleet offers coverage across the French, Austrian and Swiss Alps including.

Tignes, Val Thorens, Morzine, Les Gets, Meribel, Courchevel, Val d’Isere, Avoriaz, La Plagne, Les Arcs, Verbier, La Rosiere, Les Menuires, Chamonix, Les2Alpes, Alpe d’Huez,  Flaine, Samoens, Morillion & Les Carroz.

The company now offers a private transfer services from Zurich Airport in Switzerland.

It’s most popular ski destinations include Zurich to St Anton, Lech & Ischgl , plus Davos &  St Moritz  in Switzerland.

Here are the core strengths of Alpine Fleet:

• Service options: You can choose shared transfers (fixed-point or door-to-door), or private transfers (standard or premium). The premium service includes nicer vehicles, more waiting time, and additional onboard extras.
• Multiple airports served: Geneva is the main hub for shared transfers, but there are expanded private transfer services from other airports like Lyon, Grenoble and Zürich.
• Wide resort coverage: Among the top destinations are Morzine, Val Thorens, Tignes, Meribel, Courchevel, Val d’Isere, La Plagne, Les Arcs, Chamonix, and more. The shared services cover many of the more-popular resorts.
• User-friendly online tools: Flexible booking, ability to amend reservations, online tracking, and clear maps of resort stops. This helps travellers know which stop is nearest their accommodation.
• Value for money: Shared transfers start from around €19.50 for some routes. For travellers willing to share, this can be much more cost-effective than private or premium services.
• Customer care & reputation: 4.3-4.5 Trustpilot rating, many positive reviews praising reliability and helpful service. Trustpilot

Alpine Fleet is expanding and adding new services, routes, and improvements for the upcoming winter season:

• 5- days per week with shared transfers to the Tarantaise
• Grenoble Airport to Alpe D’Huez and Les Deux Alpes
• Further refinement of door-to-door shared services, possibly more resorts included or more frequent schedules
• Possible extension of private transfer offerings from more airports or improved premium fleet options
• Better integration of tech tools (track your driver, adjust bookings) continuing to improve
• Potential deals or early-booking promotions for travellers who commit ahead (given the trend towards expanding weekend services & new routes

There is currently an Early Bird Sale that offers 10% of all transfers for a limited time.

Use the discount code:  EARLYBIRD25

Image © Alpine Fleet.

“Our forte is our team, which has over 70 years of combined experience in ski transfers, which allows us to manage efficiently our operations, logistics and customer call centre,” said one of the company’s co-founders, Simon Carrelli.

“New team members go through a rigorous training programme and often have many years under their belt in the ski transfer industry.

“Our strong know how, enables us to handle problems when they arrive on the day and gives us an advantage in handling large events and partner accounts.”

So, who are the faces behind the scene that make Alpine Fleet tick?

Simon Carrelli, Co-founder:

Simon Carrelli, Alpine Fleet.

Simon has worked in Transport for over 20 years and works closely with managing the operations & logistics and overall business development.

• Favourite ski Resort – Meribel
• Ski or snowboard – Ski.
• Favourite Drink – Espresso
• Favourite Food – Homemade Lasagna.
• When not out on the mountain you will find me where? – Doing the school run or having a picnic with my family.

Hugh Tingey, co-founder:

Hugh Tingey, Alpine Fleet.

Hugh has worked in transport for over 15 years and has a keen eye for details and operations ensuring seamless transfer experiences for our passengers & drivers.

• Favourite ski Resort –  Chamonix.  I lived in Chamonix for 15 years exploring the mountains before moving down to Geneva. I go back as often as possible in both summer and winter.
• Ski or snowboard – Both. Any way of flinging myself down a mountain is a great idea.
• Favourite Drink – Water. Usually with added electolytes because I’m doing something silly and need extra energy.
• Favourite Food – Kebabs and energy gels (though not at the same time).
• When not out on the mountain you will find me where?  – On a bike … in the mountains.

Emma Conaghan, Manager:

Emma Conaghan – Alpine FleetEmma has worked in Tourism & Transport for 16  years and is committed to ensuring positive transfer experiences with our retailer partners & passengers.

• Favourite ski Resort – Morzine. I did my first season here & it was here that the gorgeous town & village captured my heart forever since.
• Ski or snowboard – Snowboarding
• Favourite Drink – Long Black coffee with a dash of milk.
• Favourite Food – Pizza for sure, love a good excuse to visit Courmayeur for snowboarding  & excuse to eat pizza
• When not out on the mountain you will find me where? – On the Ski du fond tracks – such fun.

Alpine Fleet has reps based in Geneva Airport & in resorts to meet & greet you on arrival and departure.

Image © Alpine Fleet.

They are the welcoming & smiling friendly faces who welcome you on your transfer journey & who can answer any
last-minute questions you may have.

Meet one of the airport Reps – Yamilia:

Yamilia – Alpine Fleet.

• Favourite ski Resort –  Avoriaz.
• What is your favourite part of your job? Welcome guests and ask them where they are coming from and how their flight was. Provide them with essential information, such as weather conditions or the best coffee at the airport. Also, be the one to escort them to their buses and wish them a great holiday.
• Favourite Drink? – Capuccino with soja milk.
• Favourite Food? – Risotto ai funghi – Mushroom risotto
• When not out on the mountain you will find me where? – Hiking on a hill, practising and teaching Yoga, travelling in a campervan

The three founders of Alpine Fleet,  Simon Carrelli, Remi Kabash and Hugh Tingey, are already in training for winter.

Simon Carrelli, Remi Kabash and Hugh Tingey. Image c/o Alpine Fleet.

For Alpine Fleet it is all about ‘the journey’ – not just the one on tarmac.

Image c/o Alpine Fleet

What to Watch Out For / Considerations:

Shared transfers mean compromises: More stops, less flexibility in timing. If you’re arriving late, you might wait for other passengers. It’s a trade-off for lower cost.

Weather & traffic may affect schedules: Given Alpine weather, road conditions, or even disruptions (e.g. strikes, snow blockades) can cause delays or require planning ahead. Alpine Fleet seems pretty responsive, but travellers should allow buffer time.

We have reported on some of these in the past on PlanetSKI:

• Road to major French ski resort re-opens
• Calls for dedicated transfer lan to some of the major French ski resorts
• French farmers lift blockades

RN90 at Aigueblanche. Image c/o PlanetSKI

Book early: New routes and services are expanding, but capacity (especially for premium/private or door-to-door) may be limited. Advance booking improves options and pricing.

Image c/o Alpine Fleet

See more here about Alpine Fleet

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