Here are a few activities to try during your stay; we would be delighted to give you any further information if you need it!
Downhill and cross country skiing
1.5 km from the gite you can have access to the ski slopes of Saint Gervais Les Bains, which is the gateway to the Mont Blanc Evasion domain with 445 kms of slopes. A single payment allows you to ski in 6 stations: Saint Gervais, Saint Nicolas de Véroce, Les Contamines Montjoie, Megève, Combloux and la Giettaz. The domain offers a variety of skiing suitable for all levels, whatever your requirements:
For all information on booking group or individual lessons :
Enjoy a discount of 20% on your equipment rental if you are staying with us!
Snowshoeing
©STBMAEnjoy hiking on virgin snow with snowshoes, accompanied by representatives from the guides’ office:
Dog Sledding
Discover the joys of sliding along in a sled pulled by Greenland Eskimo dogs, just like being in the Northern wilderness.
Mont Blanc Tramway
Opened in 1909, the Mont Blanc tramway is one of the oldest ‘mechanical lifts’ in the valley and the highest rack and pinion train in France.
The Mont Blanc tramway weaves its way up to Bellevue, from where there is a unique and highly impressive view of the Aiguilles de Chamonix and the Dômes de Miage. Starting from Le Fayet, it ascends from 580m to 1800m.
In winter, the Mont Blanc tramway stops at the Bellevue platform to give skiiers direct access to the Les Houches slopes. Cross country skiiers can join the higher slopes of Prarion. Snowshoe fans can also find routes suitable for them between Col de Voza and Bellevue.
Les Thermes
The Mont Blanc Baths, Saint-Gervais’ thermal spa invites you to a unique sensory experience. This two and a half hour session, based upon the properties of the thermal waters of Saint-Gervais is dedicated to fitness, health and well being and presents a unique opportunity to get back to basics!
Guests staying with us can enjoy special rates: – 10% for the Mont Blanc Baths session (except Happy Hour).
Let go and indulge yourself in the most relaxing way to get back in shape in a cosy and zen atmosphere.
Paragliding
Glide up to the sky!
Let yourself be carried away… and admire the amazing panorama of the Mont Blanc countryside
For information and reservations : www.air-stger.com
The Compagnie du Mont Blanc
You can visit various exceptional sites such as the Mer de Glace, the Aiguille du Midi… In fact, the Montenvers rack and pinion train leaves from Chamonix and will take you effortlessly and totally safely in 20 minutes up to the base of the Mer de Glace, which lies at 1913m and is the largest glacier in France (7km long and 200m wide).
Swimming pool/ Skating rink
Near the gite you will find the skating rink and new swimming pool with water games and relaxation area.