Contemporary Chalet Near Combloux Ski SlopesN°001
Saint-Gervais, France
Private poolSaunaGarden
From $1,890 per night
Photo by Bernard BINDERA belle-époque spa village at the foot of Mont Blanc
Saint-Gervais-les-Bains sits directly beneath Mont Blanc, a genuine Savoyard village of belle-époque facades, thermal baths and a historic rack railway climbing towards the summit. A luxury chalet here delivers the full Alpine year, big linked skiing shared with Megève in winter, high-mountain hiking in summer, without the showiness of the marquee resorts.
- Skiing the Evasion Mont-Blanc area, linked with Megève and Saint-Nicolas-de-Véroce
- The Tramway du Mont-Blanc, France's highest rack railway, climbing to the Nid d'Aigle
- Thermal spa heritage at Le Fayet, a tradition dating to the 19th century
- Summer hiking and mountaineering on the classic Mont Blanc routes
- Ski-friendly luxury chalets with fireplaces, views and concierge service
Known forMont Blanc views, the Tramway du Mont-Blanc, the Evasion Mont-Blanc ski area shared with Megève, thermal baths and authentic village life
Best time to visitDecember to April for skiing; June to September for hiking, alpinism and warm village evenings
Nearest airportGeneva (GVA), around one hour by road
Ideal forFamilies, skiers and mountain lovers seeking an authentic, uncrowded Mont Blanc base
1homes available
5–5bedrooms
up to 14guests
1with a pool
Saint-Gervais in pictures
Events not to miss in Saint-Gervais
- July
Jumping International de Megève
Top-level international show jumping comes to neighbouring Megève each summer, pairing elite sport with an elegant village atmosphere. An easy and stylish evening out from Saint-Gervais.
- Mid-August
Fête des Guides
The Chamonix valley's mountain guides celebrate their patron festival around 15 August with ceremonies, demonstrations and mountain pageantry. A moving tradition at the heart of alpinism's birthplace.
- Late August to early September
Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc (UTMB)
The world's most famous trail race circles the Mont Blanc massif, its course passing through Saint-Gervais itself. The village turns out to cheer runners through, an electric night to witness.
Saint-Gervais through the seasons
- Winter (December – April)
Linked skiing beneath Mont Blanc
The Evasion Mont-Blanc area connects Saint-Gervais with Megève and Combloux for long, scenic days on tree-lined pistes, with thermal baths and firelit chalets waiting below.
- Spring (May – June)
Waterfalls, quiet trails and village life
Snowmelt swells the streams as pastures green and the first balcony trails open. The village is at its most local, ideal for spa days and gentle walking.
- Summer (July – August)
High-mountain hiking and the tramway
The Tramway du Mont-Blanc climbs to the Nid d'Aigle, lifts open walking country towards Saint-Nicolas, and warm evenings fill the terraces. Peak season for alpinists on the Goûter route.
- Autumn (September – November)
Golden larches and crystal light
September walking is superb as crowds vanish and larch forests turn gold against fresh summit snow. A photographer's season, quiet and clear.
The Area and Where to Stay
Saint-Gervais layers itself up the mountainside. Le Fayet, on the valley floor, holds the railway station and the thermal baths; the village centre, at around 800 metres, keeps its church, weekly market and unhurried cafe life; and above it, the Bettex gondola rises into the ski area towards Mont d'Arbois. The high hamlet of Saint-Nicolas-de-Véroce, with its baroque church and balcony views across the Mont Blanc massif, is one of the Alps' quietly beautiful corners. Megève's boutiques and starred restaurants are minutes away over the hill, and Chamonix around twenty-five minutes up the valley. Our chalets favour positions near the lifts and the village, with fireplaces, terraces facing the massif and concierge support for ski passes, instructors, private chefs and provisioning.
Things to Do
In winter, the Evasion Mont-Blanc area links Saint-Gervais with Megève, Saint-Nicolas and Combloux in one of France's largest lift-linked playgrounds, its tree-lined pistes and Mont Blanc panoramas suiting families and intermediates especially well. Off the slopes there is ice skating, sledging, snowshoeing and the thermal baths at Le Fayet. Summer opens the high mountains: the Tramway du Mont-Blanc rattles up to the Nid d'Aigle at 2,372 metres, trailhead for the classic ascent of Mont Blanc via the Goûter route, while gentler paths cross alpine pastures towards Saint-Nicolas. Mountain biking, paragliding from the Bettex and white-water sports in the valley fill active days, and Chamonix's Aiguille du Midi cable car makes an unforgettable excursion. Your concierge arranges guides, lessons and mountain-restaurant tables.
Food and Local Flavour
This is Haute-Savoie, so the table leans to alpine comfort: raclette and fondue made with local Reblochon, Beaufort and Abondance cheeses, dried meats, wild mushrooms and honey from mountain pastures. Saint-Gervais keeps a proper village food life, with bakeries, fromageries and a weekly market supplying everything a chalet kitchen needs, while its restaurants range from wood-panelled Savoyard institutions to contemporary mountain cooking. Megève, just over the hill, adds some of the Alps' most celebrated fine dining for special evenings. In summer, lunch on a sunny mountain-hut terrace is half the point of the walk, and in winter a private chef turning out fondue by the fire is the definition of chalet living. The concierge handles bookings and deliveries.
When to Visit
The ski season runs from December to April, with February the liveliest month and January and March offering quieter pistes and excellent snow at altitude. Christmas and New Year in the village are storybook weeks, best booked far ahead. Summer, from mid-June to mid-September, is the second high season: lifts and the tramway running, trails open, and long warm evenings on the terrace with Mont Blanc turning pink at dusk. June and September bring solitude and softer light for walkers. The interseasons are quiet, though the thermal baths and easy access to Geneva keep the village pleasant year-round. Whatever the month, the massif is the constant, filling every chalet window.
Getting There
Geneva Airport (GVA) is the gateway, roughly an hour from Saint-Gervais by motorway, with global connections and abundant winter capacity. Private transfers are the simplest arrival, and the concierge can arrange them door to door. By rail, Saint-Gervais-les-Bains-Le Fayet station is the terminus of the line from Annecy and the junction for the Mont Blanc Express up the valley to Chamonix, with seasonal direct services from Paris. Drivers reach the village via the A40 motorway, which runs almost to the valley floor. Once here, the Bettex gondola, village shuttles and the tramway handle most mountain journeys, so a car is optional for many stays.