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CHILDREN
The snow nursery located in Le Bettex welcomes children aged from 3 months to 9 years, and the ESF French Ski School offers tuition to children aged 4 years and over - the perfect introduction to the slopes!
OTHER ACTIVITIES
The local "Skipass Mont-Blanc" ski domaine offers 700km of slopes served by 190 ski lifts, and more adventurous skiers can explore the wider "Evasion Mont-Blanc" ski area which offers 445km of slopes and covers Megeve, Saint-Gervais, Combloux and Les Contamines (access by road).
Cross country skiing : length of cross country track 28 Km
Cross-country skiers and off-piste daredevils can enjoy free access to 28km of trails divided into five areas.
THE AREA
As well as enjoying the traditional Alpine village charms of Saint-Gervais, non-skiers can make the most of the resort's indoor swimming pool and spa centre, as well as opportunities for snowshoeing, ice-skating, and paragliding.
For an evening or two's entertainment, Saint-Gervais also has a cinema, restaurants and a nightclub, as well as shops stocking local produce.
PRACTICAL INFORMATION
Saint-Gervais can be easily reached from Geneva airport by coach transfer or by rail from Saint-Gervais-Le-Fayet station. Lagrange can arrange rail travel and accommodation packages for anyone who prefers to avoid the crowds and long queues often found at airport terminals. For more information and prices, call our friendly UK reservations team on 020 7371 6111Saint-Gervais is a well-equipped resort, offering all necessary amenities such as doctors and dentists , bars and restaurants and local shops.
Please note that all information provided here is intended for guidance only and is not contractual. For up to date, local information contact local tourist information services.
The Haute Savoie region borders both Italy and Switzerland, and boasts historical monuments such chateaus and churches in stunning natural surroundings ranging from Lake Geneva in the north of the region to Mont Blanc in the south. A trip to the Haute Savoie offers visitors the chance to experience some of the world's most reknowned and celebrated ski resorts, with Chamonix at the heart of the region's ski activity.
For tourists looking for a true Alpine culinary experience can sample regional cheeses, such as Emmental, as well as cheese-based dishes such as raclette, ideal after a long day on the slopes and offering a different style of shared dining experience.
Be a guest to one of the world's most exclusive tables. France, land of gourmets and culinary arts, offers a bewildering array of food and wines from delicious simple fare to exquisite haute cuisine. With over 340 sorts of cheese and 450 quality wines France will satisfy every palate.
Beyond gastronomy, from North to South France sparkles with an incredibly rich cultural and historical heritage of famous castles, churches, cathedrals and museums carefully preserved and restored which makes it one the most sought afterand enthralling destination for holidaymakers from around the globe.
France takes prides in the rich and diverse tapestry of its magnificent landscapes which have been celebrated throughout the centuries by its many famous writers, poets and artists in words and creations so many of which have become part of the world's cultural heritage and still inspire today's travellers to discover it for themselves. Whether you are looking for a relaxing beach holiday or want to commune with Nature, whether you wish to step back into history or are searching for an active sporting adventure, France will welcome you with open arms, seduce you with its warmth and entertain you with its wide range of attractions enabling you to achieve that perfect holiday.
A word of advice from Lagrange: French roads are excellent, but not free, so keep some euros handy.
'SKIPASS MONT-BLANC': 12 resorts including Chamonix, Argentiere, Les Houches, Megeve, St-Gervais... (Argentiere, Chamonix, Les Houches etc. are linked by road. Megeve, Combloux and St-Gervais share ski slopes).
Height: 850m-3842m.
Total pistes: 700km.
Total number of ski lifts: 200.
6-day "Skipass Mont-Blanc" lift-pass (08/09 prices):
Adult: 255euros, Junior (4-15yrs): 204euros, Child under 4 years free. Prices include inter-resort shuttle buses.
Cross-country skiing: 42km of trails
'EVASION MONT-BLANC':
Total pistes: 440km.
30 green slopes / 53 blue slopes / 69 red slopes / 29 black slopes and 1 snowpark.
6-day "Evasion Mont-Blanc" lift pass (08/09 prices):
Adult: 171 euros/adults, 133 euros/juniors (5-14yrs), children under 5 years free (price includes inter-resort shuttle bus).
