Nestled between Megeve, Chamonix and Les Contamines and just 5 minutes from the Autoroute Blanche and TGV train station, St Gervais les Bains is the Haute Savoie’s best kept secret and an ideal base for touring the Mont Blanc ski area. Situated at the heart of the Evasion Mont Blanc ski area, just one hour from Geneva, St Gervais les Bains is the perfect location for all levels of skier and boarder. The Evasion Mont-Blanc ski pass covers the large area of Saint Gervais, Saint Nicolas de Véroce, Megève and Combloux and also includes the slopes at les Contamines Montjoie and Les Houches (access by the Mont Blanc Tramway). With a total of 500km of tree-lined slopes and 125 ski-lifts this resort really is perfect for everyone (including children) - beginners to experts on snowboards or skis.
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St Gervais/ Le Bettex - Mont Joux Marked, patrolled and mechanically groomed: 6 green 9 blue 10 red 3 black Combloux Marked, patrolled and mechanically groomed: 3 green 6 blue 9 red 1 black Jaillet Marked, patrolled and mechanically groomed: 4 green 6 blue 4 red 1 black Les Contamines Marked, patrolled and mechanically groomed: 6 green 9 blue 10 red 3 black Megeve/ Mont d'Arbois - Princesse Marked, patrolled and mechanically groomed: 4 green 4 blue 9 red 3 black Megeve/ Rochebrune - Cote 2000 Marked, patrolled and mechanically groomed: 5 green 12 blue 10 red 5 black Saint-Nicholas de Véroce - Mont Joly Marked, patrolled and mechanically groomed: 2 green 8 blue 8 red 5 black For Off-Piste One of the main attractions of the Evasion domaine, is that it does not attract that many expert off piste skiers who are lured to Chamonix steeper descents 45 minutes away. As a result you can often make first tracks on challenging slopes many days after a fresh dump. The Mont Joly and Mont Joux ski areas off the steepest slopes. Down to St Nicholas offers some more challenging runs. Cote 2000 has a small section of steep runs, including good off-piste. For Intermediates Good intermediates will enjoy the Evasion ski area. The black runs are perfectly manageable and the runs between Mont d'Arbois and Le Bettex are also interesting. The new link in La Giettaz is expected to mean access to steeper slopes there too. It is a great area for the less confident. For Beginners There are a good choice of nursery slopes in the Evasion domaine - in Megeve at valley level and more snow sured ones at altitude on each of the main mountains. There are also plenty of very easy green runs to progress to - particularly in Combloux. For Cross Country There are 75km of trails across the area. Some are at altitude, making lunchtime meetings with Alpine skiers simple. For Snowboarders - Mont Joux Snow Park Snowboarders to your boards! The Mont Joux Snow Park, at the heart of the Evasion Mont Blanc Ski area is one of the top spots in the region. A superb half pipe that hosted, in March 2002, the French Snowboard Championships. original modules (try snowskating!), music, animation and… BBQs! The Mont Joux also offers 4 varied slopes for your skiing pleasure, 2 slalom stadiums, and a mogul run. The Mont Joux snow park is accessible with both the Evasion and Saint Gervais ski passes. Other Ski Areas Aiguille du Midi (384m) Advanced/ Off-Piste - ski pass Mont Blanc The famous Valley Blanche with its 20km run over the glacier is easiest to reach from Aiguille du Midi. For the more adventurous, there are four challenging off-piste runs to try. The route finishes on the giant glacier before the Montenvers train takes you back down to Chamonix. Some of our Chamonix accommodation have terrific views of the Aiguille du Midi. Les Houches (1010m) Beginner/ Intermediate Les Houches is included on the Mont Blanc ski pass but not on the Cham'Ski pass. Alternatively you can buy a day pass just for the Les Houches area. The slopes are a little more sheltered than the rest of the valley making it a good option on bad weather days.
		Children Nursery 'Les Croës' Tel. +33 4 50 47 72 12 Open to children 6 months to for years (closed weekends and bank holidays). Please note that booking in advance is compulsory. 1 day: €35. ESF Snow Kindergarten 'Jardin des Neiges' Tel. +33 4 50 47 76 21 With ski lessons for 4-6yrs. Centre MJC: +33 450 47 73 40 Leisure Centre for children: The centre offers a wide range of activities including swimming pool, mini-golf, cross country biking, ice-skating, ski initiation, snowshoeing, igloo making, etc… Price: 1 day: €24, 4 days: €66; 5 days: €83 (prices include meals). There is also a small annual member fee to pay around €4 in the summer and €9 in the winter.
Young Children Garderie de Neiges Le Bettex +33 (0)4 50 93 14 81 Open from every day 0900 - 1730 for children 6 months to 6 yr. Compulsory - book in advance! Children 4-9 taking lessons at the French ski school may stay for lunch. Health care record required. Kindergarden French Ski School Saint Gervais - Centre from 4 to 6 yo . Fax: +33 (0) 4 50 47 73 52 Phone +33 (0) 4 50 47 76 21 Nannies Information at the Tourist Office Saint Gervais - Centre - Fax: +33 (0) 4 50 47 75 69 Phone +33 (0) 4 50 47 76 08 back to top