| St Gervais/Megève Resort |
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| Saint Gervais is a unique resort in the Mont Blanc region of France that combines the pleasures of skiing and other snow activities with spa treatments at the local hot springs. |
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| The massive ski area, Evasion Mont Blanc, includes five resorts, 121 ski lifts, 280 miles of downhill slopes and 5,400 feet of vertical drop. From perfectly groomed runs to challenging off-piste terrain, you’ll find the snow you are seeking, whatever your ability level. Cross-country skiers have free access to all 17 miles of the Saint Gervais nordic ski circuit. Pedestrian lift passes are available for non-skiers, allowing access to several miles of high mountain footpaths, spectacular views of Mont Blanc, and many on-slope restaurants. Megève, France’s most elegant and upscale resort, is just a cable car ride away from Le Bettex. Everyone will want to take a ride on the Tramway du Mont Blanc, one of only three remaining rack and pinion railways in France. A scenic ride takes pedestrians and skiers through forests and snow-covered pastures to the Bellevue/Les Houches plateau (5,905 ft.) at the foot of Mont Blanc. |
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| Saint Gervais has a lovely renovated town centre with a good selection of restaurants, bars and shops. Just above Saint Gervais, at the first stop of the cable car is the small hamlet of Le Bettex, the birthplace of skiing in the region. Here you will find a charming restaurant, a ski school and several shops. Facing Mont Blanc, St. Nicolas de Véroce is a typical mountain village. Make sure you visit its greatest treasure, a beautiful baroque church. Free resort shuttle buses operate throughout the area. |
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| After an invigorating day on the slopes, the best way to relax is with a visit to the hot springs at Le Fayet, Les Thermes de Saint Gervais, situated in a magnificent park setting. It has been open for over 200 years and is prepared to treat you to the most advanced techniques in spa treatments. You are sure to be rejuvenated. |
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| There are nursery slopes at Le Bettex (directly in front of our hotel) and at
Mont d'Arbois where the beginners can be at ease in the high altitude ski
environment. The modern 10 person telecabine from St Gervais transports skiers
to the mid- station at Le Bettex at 1400m from which other lifts are available.
Mont d'Arbois is at 1850m reached by a second telecabine or you can ascend by a
combination of chair lifts where a choice of runs, either red or blue can be
taken to a middle station, and providing the snow is good you can ski right down
to St Gervais.
Beginners can choose from a variety of green and blue runs from Mont d'Arbois
all the way down to Megève with chairs or drag lifts returning you to Mont
d'Arbois at various points along the way, or by telecabine from Megève. |
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