Cervinia is at the head of the Valtournenche, off the A5 motorway between Aosta and Turin. The drive up from the motorway exit at Châtillon takes around 40 minutes — a winding road that climbs steadily through small villages before reaching the resort at 2,006 metres. Snow tyres or chains are required in winter; the road is regularly cleared but can close briefly in heavy snowfall.
The nearest airports are Turin (about two hours), Milan Malpensa (two and a half hours) and Geneva (around two and a half hours via the Mont Blanc Tunnel). Direct ski buses run from Turin and Milan in winter, and a private transfer service from Châtillon meets train arrivals year-round.