The resort
of Saint-Gervais-les-Bains
Part of the Mont-Blanc region, Saint-Gervais is made up of 4 main villages: Le Fayet, Saint-Gervais, Saint-Nicolas de Véroce, Le Bettex Mont d'Arbois and numerous other hamlets.
Saint-Gervais
ski area
It provides access to 3 other ski areas:
- Megève-Combloux,
- Les Contamines Montjoie,
- and Les Houches.
These areas are accessible with the Evasion Mont Blanc ski pass, which offers 125 lifts and over 500 km of pistes.
The ski area is open from mid-December to mid-April.
The Mont-Blanc tramway (TMB), France's highest railway line
The Mont-Blanc tramway is the highest railway line in France, and one of the last three rack-and-pinion trains. It links the Saint-Gervais-les-Bains station (580 m above sea level) to the Bionnassay glacier (the "Nid d'Aigle" station at 2372 m above sea level) in summer, offering majestic scenery lovers a breathtaking panorama.
From here, the most experienced mountaineers can access the Tête Rousse and Goûter refuges to tackle the ascent of Mont-Blanc. In winter, the Mont-Blanc tramway provides access to the Prarion/Bellevue ski area (altitude 1800 m).
Sources and photo: Saint-Gervais Mont-Blanc Tourist Office
Discover the charming hamlets
around Saint-Gervais
Le Fayet, Saint-Gervais thermal spa
Situated at an altitude of 580 m, nestled at the bottom of the Arve valley, 200 m below the village of Saint-Gervais, Le Fayet is home to the thermal baths whose source was discovered in 1806.
Highly mineralized and rich in trace elements, the spring waters have always been renowned for their ENT and dermatological benefits.
In addition, a beauty institute offers fitness cures and a range of cosmetics to enhance the spa's offering.
Saint-Gervais-les-Bains
Saint-Gervais-les-Bains is home to Europe's highest peak, Mont-Blanc, which is shared with the Chamonix resort. Situated at an altitude of 850 m, Saint-Gervais boasts a cultural and architectural heritage inherited from the prolific spa period of the early 20th century.
Saint-Nicolas de Véroce
Situated at an altitude of 1150 m, Saint-Nicolas de Véroce is a true Savoyard village built around its Baroque church, with its lovely 17th-century frescoes.
Le Bettex
Situated at an altitude of 1400 m, the village of Le Bettex offers magnificent panoramic views of the Mont-Blanc massif.
In winter, Le Bettex offers access to the resort's largest ski area, while in summer, it is ideal for hiking in the mountain pastures.