What VOYAGES LOYET does

Voyages Loyet (SAS Voyages Loyet) is a family-owned passenger transport and travel-agency operator headquartered in Savoie, France, founded in 1957. It is the first independent public passenger transport company in Savoie and operates primarily in the Savoie and Haute-Savoie departments of the French Alps. Its core activities divide into five product lines: (i) coach rental with driver for tourist transport, airport/train-station transfers, and ski-resort shuttles using a fleet of 8–63 seat vehicles; (ii) regular bus lines and ski-resort shuttles (winter, summer, and thermal shuttles such as Brides-les-Bains); (iii) TER regional express replacement services for SNCF/Région Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes on routes TER 50, 51, and 52; (iv) daily school transport for schools in Savoie and Haute-Savoie; and (v) an in-house travel agency organizing day excursions, themed stays, and multi-day group travel (20+ people) plus individual packages. The fleet travels more than 5.5 million kilometers annually, has an average age of 3 years, and achieves a 100% first-attempt technical inspection pass rate.

Name

VOYAGES LOYET

Legal name

SAS Voyages Loyet

Website

https://loyet.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1957

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Voyages Loyet is a family-owned French transport and travel agency founded in 1957, operating from three sites in Savoie and Haute-Savoie. It provides coach rental, ski-resort shuttles, regular bus lines, school transport, TER regional replacement services, and group travel packages across the Northern French Alps.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Aime

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Public Transport Lines: Regular bus lines operated under regional authority contracts including Sibra (Grand Annecy), Auvergne Rhône-Alpes Region, and local municipalities. Includes TER regional train replacement services.
2. Coach Rental: Coach rental with driver for tourist transport, airport/train station transfers, and ski resort shuttles. Services ski resorts in Northern Alps (La Plagne, Tignes, Val Thorens, Courchevel, Méribel, etc.).
3. Group Travel Agency: Full-service travel agency organizing day trips, themed tours (cycling, kayaking, wine routes), multi-day trips, and group travel packages. Also serves individuals with trips to fill and day excursions.
4. School Transport: School transport services for schools in Savoie and Haute-Savoie regions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Voyages Loyet is a family-owned passenger transport company offering coach and minibus rental with driver (8-63 seats) for tourist transport, airport/station transfers, and ski resort shuttles in the French Alps. It operates regular bus lines, ski resort shuttles (winter/summer), TER regional train replacement services, school transport, and a full-service travel agency providing organized group trips, themed tours, multi-day packages, and individual day excursions across Savoie and Haute-Savoie.

Product overview

VOYAGES LOYET operates as a unified transport and travel platform offering bus/coach services and travel agency products. The core offering comprises coach rental with driver (8-63 seats) for tourist transport, transfers, and ski resort shuttles; regular bus lines and ski resort shuttles (winter/summer); TER regional express transport; school transport; and a full-service travel agency for group travel including organized trips, themed stays, and day excursions. The fleet includes standard coaches and 2 fully electric coaches acquired in 2023. All services operate primarily in Savoie and Haute-Savoie regions of the French Alps.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Coach Rental with Driver (Location d'autocars) Rental of coaches and minibuses (8-63 seats) with driver for tourist transport, airport/train station transfers, and ski resort shuttles. Customers include tour operators, ski resorts, schools, associations, and local government; bookings are made through the commercial service ([email protected]).
• Regular Lines and Ski Resort Shuttles (Lignes régulières et navettes stations) Scheduled bus lines and shuttle services (winter, summer, and thermal) operating in Savoie and Haute-Savoie, connecting train stations to ski resorts such as La Plagne, Tignes, Val Thorens, Courchevel, and Méribel. Tickets are sold through Altibus, TER/SNCF, tourist offices, stations, and on board.
• School Transport (Transport scolaire) Daily student transport services for schools in Savoie and Haute-Savoie. Customers include primary and secondary schools (e.g., Collège Beauregard) requiring safe and punctual daily student transport.
• Group Travel Agency (Agence de voyage) Travel agency services for groups of 20+ people offering organized trips, themed stays in Savoie, day excursions, and multi-day packages (e.g., Camargue, Rhine cruise, Cinque Terre). Also serves individuals via 'trips to fill' and pre-scheduled day excursions, with prices ranging from €35-€119 per day trip to €235-€1,500+ for multi-day packages.
• TER Regional Express Transport (Transport Express Régional) Regional express transport services operated under SNCF authority on routes including Annecy-Chambéry (TER 50), Chambéry-Culoz-Geneva (TER 51), and Bourg-Saint-Maurice-Chambéry (TER 52), serving commuters and travelers in the Auvergne Rhône-Alpes region.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% technical inspection pass rate on first attempt
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers16 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• SibracoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 April 2023Operates Line 40 Albens-Annecy with 2 electric coaches acquired in April 2023. Sibra is the public transport authority for Grand Annecy region.
• AltibuscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTicket sales platform for ski resort lines. Voyages Loyet coaches serve Altibus routes with tickets available on altibus.com and by phone.
• TER/SNCFcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional express train replacement services operated under joint authority of SNCF and Auvergne Rhône-Alpes Region. Services include TER 50 (Annecy-Chambéry), TER 51 (Chambéry-Culoz-Geneva), TER 52 (Bourg-Saint-Maurice-Chambéry).
• ADEMEminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSigned 'Objectif CO2, les transporteurs s'engagent' charter for voluntary environmental commitments. Benefits from support of Ministry of Ecological Transition and Ministry of Transport.
• Les Thermes de Brides les BainsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOperates free hot springs shuttles from Moûtiers train station for spa guests. Shuttles operate seasonally from March to November.
• Landry MunicipalityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOperates free shuttle services under municipal authority between Landry train station and Peisey/Vallandry ski resorts during summer and winter seasons.
• Notre-Dame-de-Bellecombe MunicipalityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOperates free intra-resort shuttle service between hamlets (Le village 1150, Le Mont Rond 1350, La Boulangère 1450) under municipal authority.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• RATP Dev: International public transport operator competing for regional French bus and coach concessions. Comparable as a larger incumbent bidding on the same public transport authority contracts (Sibra, Région) that anchor Loyet's recurring revenue.
• Keolis: SNCF subsidiary operating interurban and regional bus/coach networks across France, including ski destinations. Comparable as a direct competitor for TER replacement services, regional authority contracts, and interurban coach lines in alpine areas.
• Transdev: Major French and global public transport group operating regional bus, school transport, and tourist coach services across many departments including alpine regions. Comparable because it competes directly for the same Sibra/regional tenders and offers overlapping ski resort transfer and tour coach services.

Emerging players

• FlixBus: Long-distance intercity bus operator with significant France network. Comparable as a coach-based mobility platform targeting price-sensitive travelers, but operates at a different scale and in long-distance rather than regional mountain routes.
• BlaBlaCar Bus: Long-distance French bus service competing with rail and coach on key corridors. Comparable as a digital-first intercity coach operator, but not a direct competitor in alpine ski shuttle or school transport markets.

Others

• Altibus: Ski resort shuttle ticketing platform that resells Voyages Loyet routes alongside other carriers. Comparable as an ecosystem partner/distributor in the alpine ski shuttle market rather than a direct competitor.

Direct peers

• Verney Voyages: French regional coach and tour operator serving alpine and tourism destinations. Comparable as a regional family-scale operator with overlapping ski resort transfer, school, and group travel business.
• Philibert Transport: French regional coach and group tour operator with a long history serving alpine destinations. Comparable as a similar-scale family operator running ski transfers, regular lines, and organized group tours in the French Alps.
• Faure Transports: French regional coach and group travel company with school transport and ski/mountain services. Comparable as an independent regional operator with overlapping services in school transport, ski shuttles, and organized group tours.
• Cars Perraud: Independent French regional coach operator with similar size and service mix (school transport, ski shuttles, coach rental, group travel). Comparable as a family-scale regional competitor serving alpine and tour markets across eastern France.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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