Facilities in & around St Gervais and Megeve

St Gervais - Mont Blanc

Just 2 minutes drive from the chalet, St. Gervais is a spa town that has all the facilties and extensive pistes of a modern French resort, whilst the town maintains its genuinely Savoyard Alpine atmosphere. More >>

Megeve

Megeve is well-known to be amongst the most exclusive of French resorts. You'll find bars, restaurants, shops, clubs and just about anything else you could require! Just 10 minutes away by taxi or in the Ski5D bus. More >>

Lift Passes

There are 3 main lift passes available; St Gervais (over 200km of pistes), Mont Blanc Evasion (420km of piste) and for the adventurous there's the Mont Blanc Ski Pass with over 600km of pistes. More >>

Ski Hire

There are a number of ski hire shops in St Gervais, and they tend to be very reasonably priced. This is often the first outing in the Ski5D bus, and we will ensure that you get kitted out with all the correct kit. More >>

Ski Lessons, Ski School and Guiding

ESF offer the best English-spoken group and private tuition available in the Alps, aswell as ski-school and Piou-Piou clubs for the kids. We also have great links with private guides and tutors. More >>

Transport In and Around Resort

Apart from the minibus service from the chalet, there is also a fantastic public shuttle service, a funicular railway and the taxis are the most reasonable and reliable that we've found in France. More >>

Restaurants and Bars

There's plenty in the way of good traditional Sayoyard restaurants and bars both in St Gervais town and in the ski area. For more exotic and exclusive dining head into Megeve - where anything goes. More >>

Shopping

If you need it on the mountain then you'll get it in St Gervais, along with all the souvenirs and specialities of the region. More shopping can be found in Megeve,chamonix, Sallanches or even head to Geneva. More >>

Art and Architecture

The Baroque architecture in the town provides a real sense of being in France and there are a thousand photo opportunities in the area. A number of local artisans and their products are also based in the area. More >>

Other Acitivities

Parapenting, husky rides, thermal baths, snowshoeing, The Vallee Blanche, ice climbing, rambling, swimming, ice-skating, touring, ice hockey and numerous other activities are all accessible from the chalet. More >>