Mont-Blanc - Saint-Gervais

The resort

Situated at the foot of Mont-Blanc, the spa resort of Saint-Gervais has attracted tourists since 1806 and today is popular with discerning skiers. Set in a narrow river gorge halfway between Megève and Chamonix, the landscape is impressive wherever you look. More


The small alpine town of Saint Gervais offers diverse après-ski and an excellent selection of interesting food shops, cosy bars, nightclubs and restaurants. Every Thursday morning in Saint Gervais village there is a superb genuine market.

 

Among Saint Gervais’ attractions are thermal baths with spa treatments, a cinema, casino, and many outdoor activities available such as an Olympic skating rink or unforgettable snowshoe walks. A trip up the mountain on the Mont Blanc Tramway is not to be missed.

 

Saint Gervais Resort Opening Dates

 

Saint Gervais open on 18/12/10 and closes on 17/04/11

 

Follow the links below

 

 

- Children Activities Apres Ski Access/Getting Around Maps-

 

 

Why Saint-Gervais?

·          Only 4kms from the motorway exit and TGV train station.

·          Amazing scenery at the very foot of Europe’s highest peak.

·          Massive and diverse ski area linked with Megève.

·          As a year round lived village, Saint-Gervais is always full of life and offers excellent après-ski.

 

Childcare in St Gervais

Centre de loisirs de la MJC

111, avenue de Miage - 74170 SAINT-GERVAIS

Tél. +33 (0)4 50 47 73 40 - Fax +33 (0)4 50 47 73 45

www.mjcsaintgervais.com - mjcstgervais@wanadoo.fr

Hosting children 4 to 12 during February vacations (Feb. 15th to 26th,

2010) and Easter vacation (April 12th to 23rd, 2010) Monday through

Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., except holidays.

Full-day registrations available, with 4 and 5-days packages.

No half-day registrations.

 

La Planète des Mômes

191, allée Gontard - 74190 LE FAYET (4km away)

Tél. +33 (0)4 50 93 65 38

Receiving children ages 3 (in school) to 13 every Wednesday from

8 a.m. to 6:15 p.m. and Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. during Zone A school vacations. Half-day available with or without meal. Leisure center in the thermal park. Program: recreational games,

creative and sporting activities, participation in events and activities

in Le Fayet……Full day from €18.

 

Creche in Le Bettex

Le Bettex (8km away) - 74170 Saint-Gervais

Tél. +33 (0)4 50 93 14 81

www.garderiedesneiges-saintgervais.com

contact@garderiedesneiges-saintgervais.com

Open during the ski season from 19/12/09 from 09h45-16h30

Accepting children from 6 months old up to 9 years old.

School Vacation Rates* (February and March)

Discount outside school vacations -

Reservations strongly recommended - Child Health Record required.

 

Rates 09/10:

Morning [9:45 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.] 23€

Afternoon [1:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.] 27€

Morning + Meal [9:45 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.] 35€

Short Day with Meal [9:45 a.m. - 3 p.m.] 39€

Afternoon + Meal [12:15 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.] 39€

Meal + Early Afternoon [12:15 p.m. - 3 p.m.] 25€

Late Afternoon [3 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.] 19€

Full-Day with Meal [9:45 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.] 49€

 

Creche at St Nicolas

Plateau de la Croix - 74190 Saint NICOLAS DE VÉROCE (9km away)

Tél. +33 (0)4 50 93 23 90

rouxloc@aol.com

Receiving children ages 2 to 6 (inclusive) every day from 9:15 a.m.

to 4:30 p.m. in December and January and until 5 p.m. starting in

February. Reservations recommended during school vacations.

Child Health Record required.

 

Rates 09/10:

1 hour 8€

1/2 day morning without meal (9:15 a.m. to noon) 17€

1/2 day afternoon without meal (1:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.) 20€

1/2 day with meal 29€

Full-Day without meal 31€

Full-Day with meal 39€

1 meal 17€

Six ½ days with meal 150€

Six days with meal 199€

 

Ski lessons for children can be arranged, but not pre-bookable through Peak Retreats. Please contact ESI direct - http://www.esi.mont.blanc.free.fr/

 

Activities in St Gervais

Indoor ice skating, hot air ballooning, paragliding, indoor swimming pool, walks along snow covered mountain trails, curling, snow shoe hikes, the Mont Blanc Tramway. 

You could also take a look around one of the local markets, visit the Potterie du Val Montjoie or why not just relax with a health and beauty treatment in the Saint Gervais les Bains spa-thermal baths.

 

Ice rink in St Gervais

Patinoire de Saint-Gervais

77, impasse de la Cascade - 74170 SAINT-GERVAIS

Tél. +33 (0)4 50 93 50 02

patinoire.stgervais@wanadoo.fr

Opening hours

• From 24 October to 4 November 2009: from 15h to 18h* And from 21h to 23h*.

• From 19 December 2009 to 3 January 2010, from 14 to 27 February and from to 25 April 2010: from 10h to 12h*, from 15h to 18h* and from 21h to 23h*.

• From January to 6 February and from 8 March to 3 April 2010: from 16h to 18h* and 21h to 23h*. Les Wednesdays and Thursday:   from 16h to 18h*. Closed Monday and Friday.

• From 7 to 13 February, from 28 February to 7 March and from 4 to 10 April 2010: from 10h to 12h*, from 15h to 18h* and from 21hto 23h*. Tuesday and Friday: from 9hr to 11h* and from 15h to 18h*.

* Hours may change for special events.

 

COST: From €3.20 for session + €3.20 for skate hire.

 

Maison de Saint-Gervais

43, rue du Mont-Blanc - 74170 SAINT-GERVAIS

Tél. + 33 (0)4 50 47 76 55 - Fax +33 (0)4 50 47 73 52

www.guides-mont-blanc.com

contact@guides-mont-blanc.com

Saint-Gervais guides and escorts will help you discover the mountains in winter.

Activities Maison de St Gervais organise:

 

Vallée Blanche descent - from theAiguille du Midi (3,842 m - 12,605 feet), the most famous Europeanglacier backcountry downhill: starting at €72.

Cross-Country Skiing - beginner to advanced, far from the crowds, starting at €80

Backcountry Skiing- trek across Mont-Joly, Les Grands Montets, Toule Glacier…: starting at €80.

Heliski - After a magnificent helicopter flight, escape for a few hours to exceptional sites, rates upon request.

Ice Climbing - beginner to advanced: starting at €70.

Winter Mountaineering - full-day starting at €165.

Snowshoe Outings

Full-Day Prarion Panoramic Outings. After an enchanting trip in the Mont-Blanc Tram, access a unique belvedere with a 360° view of the horizon.

Snack’Shoe Evenings - outing by the light of headlamps to an Alpine chalet for a characteristic diner.

Rates (adult) include guides, snowshoes and poles rental:

Half-day starting at €22

Full-day starting at €32

 

Ski joering

Information and registration: St Gervais tourist office

Tél. +33 (0)4 50 47 76 08

www.skijoeringmontblanc.com

Discover a new activity with horses outside the busy slopes. Starting at 6.

1 hour €45.

 

Hot air ballooning

Alpes Montgolfière - Gérard Issartel

673, route du Val d’Arly - 74120 Praz sur Arly

Tél. +33 (0)4 50 55 50 60

www.alpes-montgolfiere.fr - alpes.montgolfiere@wanadoo.fr

Open 7 days a week, throughout the year.

Mont-Blanc country discovery flights during all four seasons.

Starting at €240.

 

Indoor swimming pool

Centre sportif du Parc Thermal

74190 LE FAYET - Tél. +33 (0)4 50 78 06 97

Pool open to the public Monday through Saturday only during zone A school vacation from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Adult €3

Child 5 to 12 - Groups €2

Children under 5 free

Access to the pool is prohibited for children under the age of 6 without an accompanying adult.

 

Mountain biking on snow

Accrobike Mont-Blanc

78, impasse de la Bédière - 74170 Saint-Gervais

Tél. + 33 (0) 4 50 47 76 77 - +33 (0)6 08 47 17 34

www.accrobikemontblanc.com

bcardoit@accrobikemontblanc.com

Open from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. From the age of 10.

“This winter, try mountain biking on the snow” Beginning on December 19th, Bernard Cardoit, state-licensed instructor, provides, as an exclusive in Saint-Gervais, mountain bike down-hill runs on snow from Mont d’Arbois to the village after the lifts close.

Mountain bike down hill runs on snow (exc. Lift ticket) - €49

Mountain bike hire - €23/day

 

Horse riding

Les Écuries du Mont-Blanc

329, rue du stade - 74190 Le Fayet

Tél. +33 (0)4 50 93 13 10 - +33 (0)6 19 74 27 82

Contact : M. Torneri Jean-Marie

Open from 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Closed Sunday.

Horse riding lessons, full and half-board for horses, private lessons, group lessons, training courses, galloping, monitoring and competitions. Pony Club from the age of 5 (group lessons) and Baby Pony from the age of 3.

 

Curling

Tél. +33 (0)4 50 93 51 25 ou +33 (0)6 86 26 75 14

jpmutazzi@orange.fr

Curling initiation / discovery from early September to late April appointment on the Saint-Gervais ice-skating rink curling run. Groups of 6 to 16 people for each 2 hour session, including and match.

Session €9/pers.

 

Casino

Route de l’Artisanat - 74190 Le Fayet (à 2 pas de l’Autoroute Blanche)

Tél. +33 (0)4 50 47 59 88

www.groupetranchant.com - infoger@groupetranchant.com

No children under 18. All year long, 7 days-a-week from 11 a.m. to

2 a.m. during the week and until 3 a.m. on Friday, Saturday and the

day before holidays. Game room with Roulette, La Boule, Black Jack,

Stud Poker, as well as 50 slot machines. 2 Texas Hold’em Poker tables

Thursday to Monday. Service until 11 p.m.

Shows and events: Paris reviews, thematic evenings, magic, dances…

 

St Gervais les Bains Thermal Baths/Saint Gervais Spa

Parc Thermal - 355, allée du Dr Lépinay - 74190 LE FAYET

Spa - Bien-être : +33 (0)4 50 47 54 57

Cures Thermales : +33 (0)4 50 47 54 54

www.thermes-saint-gervais.com

resabalneo@thermes-st-gervais.fr

resacuremedicale@thermes-st-gervais.fr

A Favored Cure Environment

Saint-Gervais’ thermal waters are rich in mineral salts and trace-elements.

The waters are haemostatic, healing, decongestive, hydrating, and calming.

Located at the foot of Mont-Blanc, in a splendid tree-filled park at 600 m

(1,970 feet) altitude, Saint-Gervais’ Thermal Baths welcome you in a modern

establishment, with the most advanced thermal techniques.

 

Eating Out and Après-Ski in Saint Gervais

7-8 Bars with one specially dedicated to nocturnal activities ‘Le Nulle Part Ailleurs’ which has a friendly and entertaining pub atmosphere with karaoke, concerts and a big screen and video.

20 restaurants, 4 takeaways, shops, a cinema with 2 screens, casino, and a youth club.

There is also a nightclub in the centre of the village of St Gervais, right below the Tourist board office: ‘Le Duplex’.

Opening Times: 10.00pm to 5.00am. Price: €12-15/person.

 

Other amenities in Saint Gervais

Bank, grocery store, Doctor, Chemist/pharmacy, Physiotherapist, Dentist, cybercafé, hairdressers.

Laundrette – one at Le Fayet ‘Lavomatique’ 317, av. de Genève

& one in Saint-Gervais ‘Laverie automatiquedes Pratz’999, av. Miage

 

All the above information is for information only. For the most up-to-date information please visit the resort tourist office website

 

Saint Gervais Tourist Office

St Gervais tourist information

Opening time: Monday-Friday: 9.00am-12.30pm and 2.30pm -7.00pm Sunday: 9.00am-12.00pm and 4.00pm-7.00pm.

Tourist Office Tel. 00 33 450 47 76 08, Fax. 00 33 4 50 47 75 69

www.st-gervais.com

 

Access to Saint Gervais         

By Road: Driving distance from Calais to Saint Gervais: 545 miles or 7hrs30

 

By Rail: Direct TGV from Paris to Saint-Gervais

Saint-Gervais/Le Fayet railway station Tel. +33 836 35 35 35

 

Airports:

Geneva Airport is 86km from Saint Gervais (1 hour)

www.gva.ch/en 

Chambery Airport 124km (1 ¼ hours)

www.chambery-airport.com

Lyon Saint-Exupery is 206km from Saint Gervais (2 hours)

www.lyonairport.com

Grenoble Airport is 214km from St Gervais (2 hours)

www.grenoble-airport.com

 

The Mont Blanc Express train also provides access between the Chamonix Valley resorts. See full PDF train timetable here.

 

Airport Transfer

Pre-book your taxi transfer with Peak Retreats

From Geneva Airport to Saint-Gervais – from £75 per person return based on 4 people sharing. 

For all other transfer prices please click here

 

 

 

 

 

 

Access Plan

Saint Gervais France

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Saint Gervais Access Map, France

 

 

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Resort Map

Saint Gervais France

 

 

 

Resort map Saint-Gervais     

 

 

Skiing

The main ski area of Saint-Gervais is vast and forms part of the Evasion ski domain and its 420 kms of slopes. It offers truly breathtaking views of Mont-Blanc and is linked with Megève from the slopes of Mont d'Arbois, accessed by 20-person gondola from the edge of the village. More


This area is particularly recommended for good intermediates.

 

Whilst snowboarders will enjoy one of the best snow park of the region.

 

The Mont Joly and Mont Joux sections offer the steepest slopes where some good off-piste can also be found.

 

Skiing on the Mont Blanc side of Saint-Gervais is served by a rack-and-pinion 1904 railway that takes you to the slopes of Les Houches.

 

ST GERVAIS PISTE MAP

To see the St Gervais piste map for 09/10 please see the resort guide panel on the top right hand side of the current page.

 

ST GERVAIS SNOW REPORTS

To see St Gervais snow reports please see the resort guide panel on the top right hand side of the current page.

 

What’s new with the ski area for 09/10?

See SAINT GERVAIS RESORT NEWS

 

Saint Gervais Lift Passes

Save Time in resort and budget ahead by pre-booking lift passes. See below for prices.

 

PRE-BOOK* your EVASION MONT BLANC LIFT PASS with PR

 

 

Evasion Mont-Blanc Lift Pass Prices 2010/2011

 

 

 

5 Days*

6 Days

7 Days

 

Adult (15-59)

 

£140

£159

£177

 

Child (5-14)

 

£112

£128

£142

 

Senior (over 60)

 

£126

£143

£160

Price includes €3/pass deposit for hands-free pass; This deposit will be refunded in cash to you when you hand back you pass (undamaged) at the end of your stay. Photos required.

*5 day pass ONLY available for week commencing 09/01

 

FREE PASSES!

Children under 5 and Seniors over 80 receive a FREE lift pass.

Note: Proof of age will be required for reduced price passes.

 

BEGINNER PASSES

Please note that there is also a cheaper lift pass called ‘Forfait BETTEX’ or ‘MICRO FORFAIT’ covering only the beginner slopes at Le Bettex although we cannot pre-book this. Beginners are advised to buy this pass in resort.

 

Saint Gervais Ski Schools    

Not pre-bookable with PR, please book direct with ESI.

 

Ski school contact numbers

We recommend the ESI for group ski lessons:

Ecole de Ski Internationale

Tel 0033 450 93 15 71

www.esi.mont.blanc.free.fr

 

St Gervais Individual Tuitions

(10/11 prices, NOT pre-bookable with PR)

 

Ecole du Ski Français (ESF) - Téléphone SAINT GERVAIS : 04 50 47 76 21
Fax : 04 50 93 64 38

Téléphone LE BETTEX : 04 50 93 10 14

 

 

Duration

Cost

1 pers

1hr  - (9.00-10.00

or 13.00-14.00)

37€

2-4 pers

1hr  - (9.00-10.00

or 13.00-14.00

47€

 

Contact school direct. Prices as guideline only.

 

The Ecole de Ski Internationale (ESI) also arrange private lessons:

Tel 00 33 450 93 15 71

www.esi.mont.blanc.free.fr

Ski Hire Saint Gervais

Ski hire in St Gervais prices start from £35 for children (skis and boots) & £49 for adults (skis and boots) for 7 days. View here for St Gervais ski hire prices

 

 

 

 

Mountain restaurants

20 altitude restaurants in Evasion area

 

Cross-country

28 km (17.4 miles) of trails scattered throughout Le Bettex and Le Prarion areas. Free of charge. Itinerary map available at the Tourist Office.

 

Snowparks

1 snowpark in Combloux, 1 in La Giettaz, 1 in St Gervais (at the heart of the ski area, near the Mont-Joux chair lift, the snowpark offers hip, spire, tables, handrails… for snow-sport enthusiasts. Mont-Joux also has slaloms & moguls),

1 in Les Contamines

 

*ALL PRE-BOOKABLE EXTRAS ARE PAYABLE TO PEAK RETREATS IN STIRLING PRIOR TO DEPARTURE. PRICES ARE IN £.

 

ANYTHING IN EUROS (€) WE ARE UNABLE TO PRE-BOOK AND

WILL BE PAYABLE LOCALLY.

 

Saint-Gervais, Mont-Blanc

Resort Height 860m-2350m

(2,820-7,710ft)

Saint Gervais Ski Area

 

Evasion (St Gervais, St Nicolas, Les Contamines, Megeve, Combloux, La Giettaz)

Km

 445

Lifts

 107

No. of slopes - 219

 

 42

 

 63

 

 80

 

 34

 

St Gervais, St Nicolas, Megeve

St Gervais is lift linked to St Nicolas and Megeve.

Km

 235

Lifts

 56

No. of slopes - 117

 

 23

 

 37

 

 41

 

 16

 

Saint Gervais local area has 16 lifts, 30 slopes (7 green, 10 blue, 10 red, 3 black) & 50km.

Beginners

****

Intermediates

****

Experts

***

Boarders

****

 

Snow cannons

647 in Evasion & 393 in St Gervais, St Nicolas & Megeve

Driving distance from Calais to Saint-Gervais 545 miles or 7hrs30

SAINT GERVAIS INFO

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St Gervais Resort News

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Saint-Gervais Snow Report

 

ST GERVAIS PISTE MAP

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St Gervais Piste Map

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St Gervais Snow Shoe Map

 

ST GERVAIS RESORT MAP

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Saint-Gervais Resort Map

 

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Client Feedback

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See St Gervais in Summer



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