Saint-Gervais-les-Bains, France
Find your alpine escape within the skyscraping French Alps of Saint-Gervais-les-Bains at Armancette Hotel & Chalet. Enjoy ski-in, ski-out access in the winter; a soothing spa with jaw-dropping mountain views; and the perfect aprés ski retreat.
Small-Town Feel, World-Class Slopes
Cozy Saint-Gervais-les-Bains, tucked among the peaks of the French Alps in the shadow of Mont Blanc, offers some of the best skiing in Europe. A short distance from the borders of both Italy and Switzerland, Saint-Gervais also boasts the most direct route to the summit of Mont Blanc—take the historic tram up to its peak for some of the best mountain views on the continent. Throughout the village, duck into charming brasseries and wine bars for aprés-ski. And just outside town, the warm waters of thermal baths beckon, a siren song for tired muscles after a day spent on the slopes in the winter or hiking in the summer.
Quick Facts
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Suggested airport
Geneva Airport (GVA) -
Currency
Euro -
Official Language
French -
Time Zone
6 hours ahead of NYC -
Elevation
3,419 feet
Destination Highlights
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Tramway du Mont Blanc
Take in breathtaking views of the Alps with this railway ride to the foot of Mont Blanc. Hop on from its convenient stop in Saint-Gervais—use it as a jumping-off point for hiking and skiing, or simply sit back and enjoy the view.
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Thermal Baths
The perfect way to soothe sore muscles after a day chasing powder, the Saint-Gervais Mont Blanc thermal baths offer warm mineral waters for the ideal aprés-ski soak—the waters spout from the heart of Mont Blanc itself.
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Chamonix Leisure Park
In nearby Chamonix, take the ride of your life at Chamonix Leisure Park. Open year round, the Luge-Alpine is a 4,265-foot toboggan run on rails with jumps, spirals, and night rides. Summer rides include slides, splash boats, and more.
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Weather
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Forecasting your Saint-Gervais-les-Bains Vacation
From June to September, you'll find comfortable temperatures in the low 70s around Saint-Gervais; the higher up you trek into the mountains, you can expect to find temperatures 10°F to 15°F cooler. Average winter temperatures in and around Saint-Gervais-les-Bains hover between 25°F and 35°F—the Mont Blanc area also averages 60-75 inches of snow throughout the winter, a skier’s dream.
