Saint Gervais Mont-Blanc

Location

Haute-Savoie
France
45° 53' 34.44" N, 6° 42' 39.96" E
FR
General info: 

The advantage of Saint Gervais is that is a real town where you can explore everything from Le Fayet to Bettex, the skiing, through to the authentic Savoyard village of Saint Nicolas de Saint Gervais or Véroce and its historic centre with its typical spa-town architecture. Whether you choose to walk, explore, ski or snowboard... On the paths, trails, freeride spots or in the snowpark, whatever you choose you'll be overlooked by a picturesque Mont Blanc. Enjoy hot air ballooning, paragliding or the Tramway du Mont Blanc, just a taste of the myriad of activities offered at St. Gervais that allow you to indulge your every whim. The Tramway du Mont Blanc is one of the last three narrow-gauge railways in France today. In the winter it allows access to skiing in Prarion / Bellevue (1800 m). In the summer taking you to the foot of Bionnassay Glacier at Nid d'Aigle situated at 2372 m in altitude. From there, experienced and well equipped mountaineers enjoy access to the Tete Rosse and the Gouter mountain huts where they rest before the ascension of Mont Blanc. Besides skiing and mountaineering, St. Gervais is also known for its thermal baths. Since 1806, the Baths of St. Gervais-les-Bains have been reputed for the treatment of dermatological conditions. The treatments use the Saint-Gervais-les-Bains natural thermal water which has anti-inflammatory qualities, gently soothing and healing the skin. In addition, St. Gervais-les-Bains baths show characteristics of dual pathology that treat Asthma and Eczema, both very common in children.

BASE: 3772ft
SUMMIT: 8284ft
VERTICAL DROP: 4511ft

NO. OF. LIFTS: 56
Gondolas: 8
Chairs: 24
Surface: 24

Costs: 

DAY PASS ADULTS weekday: €39.00
6 DAYS ADULTS: €186.50

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Interesting places nearby

The bottom of the ski lifts at 1650 metres are reached by a cable car capable of carrying 450 skiers per hour. Once on the slopes there are facilities for all abilities.

Down in the Rosental or at the high up Bodental cross-country skiers weave their trails through the snow. With snow shoes and skis you will climb to the top of the Karawanken. The little ones will love their first skiing experience.

Boi Taüll is located in the Pyrenees in the Boi Valley in province Lleida. Boi Taüll is at an altitude of 2020 m with lifts going up to 2750 m.

Conservation area being part of the association private://LES PLUS BEAUX VILLAGE DE FRANCEprivate://, this beautiful village with stone tile roofs offers from December to May an exceptional snow for all glides between 1800 m and 3000 m,

More than 50 kilometres of slopes and 16 skilifts with a capacity of 14.000 persons/hour live up to most skiers' expectations.

BASE: 3280ft
SUMMIT: 5577ft
VERTICAL DROP: 2296ft

NO. OF. LIFTS: 6
Gondolas: 0
Chairs: 4
Surface: 2