Guidebook for Saint-Gervais-les-Bains
Entertainment & Activities
For Skiing, I would also highly recommend Les Contamines Montjoie, it has , in my opinion the best conditions and are a favourite among the locals, the queues are less on busy days and there are also great view of the Mont Blanc! The only negative is that it is north facing so it gets a little colder when it is windy.
14 locals recommend
Contamines ski area
604 Rte des MoranchesFor Skiing, I would also highly recommend Les Contamines Montjoie, it has , in my opinion the best conditions and are a favourite among the locals, the queues are less on busy days and there are also great view of the Mont Blanc! The only negative is that it is north facing so it gets a little colder when it is windy.
the main access to the glorious 600km ski runs of Evasion Mont Blanc. It is worth skiing all the way to Megeve for lunch and back.
24 locals recommend
Le Bettex
the main access to the glorious 600km ski runs of Evasion Mont Blanc. It is worth skiing all the way to Megeve for lunch and back.
Essentials
Really nice Spa, perfect for a good day skiing. The healing properties of the spa is well documented and the recent renovation gave the whole complex a facelift. the day pass to use all the spa/hammam is well worth the investment.
Be sure to call in advance for booking, especially for massages as they are in high demand!
127 locals recommend
Les Thermes De Saint-Gervais
355 All. du Dr LépinayReally nice Spa, perfect for a good day skiing. The healing properties of the spa is well documented and the recent renovation gave the whole complex a facelift. the day pass to use all the spa/hammam is well worth the investment.
Be sure to call in advance for booking, especially for massages as they are in high demand!
Drinks & Nightlife
La Folie Douce St Gervais
Télésiège Mont-JouxIt's the de facto apres ski party zone for the keen!
Chamonix
Nightlife in Chamonix is superior as the crowd is less family oriented
Shopping
Our neighbour is the proprietor of this store selling the finest local produces.
7 locals recommend
Maison des Alpes
71 Av. du Mont d'ArboisOur neighbour is the proprietor of this store selling the finest local produces.
Grand Frais Domancy
Route de SallanchesIn my opinion, the freshest groceries can be sourced here.
The closest convenience store to us. For all the basic amenities, though at a slight mark up
19 locals recommend
Carrefour Express
28 Rue du Mont BlancThe closest convenience store to us. For all the basic amenities, though at a slight mark up
Perfect for good quality, reasonably priced wintersports/hiking/outdoor equipment
19 locals recommend
Decathlon Mountain Store
170 Av. Léman Mont-BlancPerfect for good quality, reasonably priced wintersports/hiking/outdoor equipment
A convenient ski equipment hire shop perched on le bettex. There are also ski lockers for hire where you can leave all your gear after a long day in the mountains. Good quality gear and personal service as well.
Claude Penz Sports
A convenient ski equipment hire shop perched on le bettex. There are also ski lockers for hire where you can leave all your gear after a long day in the mountains. Good quality gear and personal service as well.
Food Scene
If you worked up an appetite. This is the place for wonderful French food. Flame grilled steak is also a must after a good day out at the mountains. The lady who runs the restaurant speaks English.
31 locals recommend
restaurant Le Galeta
150 Imp. des LupinsIf you worked up an appetite. This is the place for wonderful French food. Flame grilled steak is also a must after a good day out at the mountains. The lady who runs the restaurant speaks English.
One of my favourite restaurants in the region. Fine Dining at very reasonable price!
It also has outdoor seating which affords panoramic view of Mont Blanc
46 locals recommend
La Ferme de Cupelin
198 Rte du ChâteauOne of my favourite restaurants in the region. Fine Dining at very reasonable price!
It also has outdoor seating which affords panoramic view of Mont Blanc
Fine Dining in the French Alps, great wine and chef holds a michelin star!
50 locals recommend
Le Serac
22 Rue de la ComtesseFine Dining in the French Alps, great wine and chef holds a michelin star!
Aux petits gourmands
29 Av. du Mont d'ArboisA wonderful place for coffee and pastries all day!
L' AFFICHE
136 Rue du Mont BlancNo frills dining place!
Parks & Nature
A really nice lake with views/reflection of the Mont Blanc Summit. A loop around the lake is 2.3km and a nice relaxing place for a picnic, weather permitting. The frozen lake is also an interesting spot for skipping stones in the winter.
18 locals recommend
Lake Passy
115 Chem. de la CavettazA really nice lake with views/reflection of the Mont Blanc Summit. A loop around the lake is 2.3km and a nice relaxing place for a picnic, weather permitting. The frozen lake is also an interesting spot for skipping stones in the winter.
Animal park in the summer, perfect for children and a very nice day out.
187 locals recommend
Parc de Merlet
2495 Chem. de MerletAnimal park in the summer, perfect for children and a very nice day out.
A very secluded lake that is truly magical. Well worth the drive! It's high altitude makes it an interesting spot to see this emerald lake. Closed during winter though and it is quite a windy road leading to this hidden spot.
59 locals recommend
Lac Vert
A very secluded lake that is truly magical. Well worth the drive! It's high altitude makes it an interesting spot to see this emerald lake. Closed during winter though and it is quite a windy road leading to this hidden spot.
Sightseeing
The baroque church is one of the most stunning architecture, overlooking an even more majestic Mont Blanc
16 locals recommend
Saint-Nicolas de Véroce
The baroque church is one of the most stunning architecture, overlooking an even more majestic Mont Blanc