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Saint Gervais Mont-Blanc Overview

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Saint Gervais Mont-Blanc

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.

Elevation

Summit

8284ft
Vertical Drop

4511ft
Base

3772ft

Terrain

Beginner Runs

20%

Intermediate Runs

30%

Advanced Runs

36%

Expert Runs

14%

Runs

277 MILES

Terrain Parks

Longest Run

3 MILES

Skiable Terrain

324 ACRE

Lifts

Total Number Of Lifts: 56
Gondolas & Trams: 8
Eight Person Lifts: 0
High Speed Sixes: 0
High Speed Quads: 5
Quad Chairs: 14
Triple Chairs: 0
Double Chairs: 5
Surface Lifts: 24

Tourist Office

74170 SAINT GERVAIS MONT-BLANC

France

Phone: 33 450 477608

tourisme@saintgervais.com

Important Dates

Projected Opening Ski Season: 12/22/2012

Projected Closing Ski Season: 04/12/2013

Projected Days Open: 123

Days Open Last Year: 126

Years Open: 13

Average Snowfall: 580"

Saint Gervais Mont-Blanc Reviews

by Argeebargee 12th January 2011
- Overall Rating 5
- Family Friendly 5
- All Mtn. Terrain 5
- Terrain Park 5
- Nightlife 2
Sssh keep it quiet

Pros: Fantastic Family resort
Cons: None for families
by Nob$ter 26th August 2009
- Overall Rating 5
- Family Friendly 4
- All Mtn. Terrain 4
- Terrain Park 3
- Nightlife 3
Little Gem !!

Pros: No waiting at chair lifts, even at peak times !!
Cons: Very little apres ski. Not for clubbers !! Euro excange rate
by armo85 27th December 2008
- Overall Rating 5
- Family Friendly 5
- All Mtn. Terrain 4
- Terrain Park 4
- Nightlife 3
St Gervais skiing

Pros: Great for families and beginners
Cons: Not for clubbers!
by helen crawford 19th February 2008
- Overall Rating 4
- Family Friendly 3
- All Mtn. Terrain 3
- Terrain Park 3
- Nightlife 5
St - Gervais - Mont Blanc Review

I have skied four times in St-Gervais and have found the experience thrilling. I had ski lesson last Christmas 2007 and found the lessons very informative and the instructor was charming and... [! full_review