Bernex, a family village resort in the Chablais in Haute-Savoie, offers an authentic setting and friendly atmosphere in the heart of the Pays de Gavot. Set at an altitude of around 1,000 metres, it benefits from a privileged position between the shores of Lake Geneva, a few kilometres away, and the alpine peaks, including the emblematic Dent d’Oche. Active summer and winter, Bernex charms with its preserved natural environment, living farming traditions and well-managed tourist development. Labelled “Station Verte”, it’s committed to nature tourism and offers a peaceful, affordable alternative to the big resorts, ideal for families and lovers of authenticity.
Bernex
Overview
Bernex
📏 Altitude: 950 m
🎿 Alpine skiing: 30 km
⛷️ Cross-country skiing: 7 km
🌟 Resort style: Village resort
💰 From 29.9 €/day (2025-2026)
Overview of Bernex
Bernex has preserved the traditional architecture of Chablais villages, with chalets and farms with timber facades and steep roofs typical of the region. The village is organised around its neoclassical church of Saint-Ours and several hamlets spread across the plateau. The buildings blend harmoniously into the verdant Pays de Gavot landscape, offering open views of the surrounding mountains and — from the heights — of Lake Geneva. The atmosphere is peaceful, far from the bustle of large tourist infrastructure, favouring a human-scale living and holiday environment.
Our review — Bernex
3.0/5
Ski area — key figures — Bernex
- 🌟 Village resort (Haute-Savoie)
- 📏 950 m Village altitude (1850 m Top altitude)
- 🏨 5.077 tourist beds
- 🎿 21 runs
🚠 14 ski lifts
Average lift age: 31 years
When to visit
Bernex in summer
In summer, Bernex is a true haven of peace for walkers and nature lovers. Numerous marked trails cross the Gavot Plateau and lead to iconic summits such as the Dent d’Oche (2,222 m), offering spectacular views over Lake Geneva and the Alps. Mountain biking also finds varied terrain, with routes for all levels and a Bike Park. The proximity of Lake Geneva (around 15-20 minutes by car) allows you to enjoy water sports: swimming, sailing and paddleboarding. Discovering the local heritage — with its cheese dairies producing Abondance cheese and its chapels — completes a summer offering centred on relaxation and authenticity.
🎯 Things to do in summer:
✅ Enduro MTB • ✅ Hiking • ✅ Summer sledging
Bernex in winter
In winter, Bernex is a family-friendly and convivial ski resort, ideal for learning to ski and peaceful holidays. Its ski area, at the foot of the Dent d’Oche, offers around twenty runs for all levels, partly through forest, with fine panoramas over Lake Geneva and the distant Mont Blanc. Alongside alpine skiing, the resort offers marked snowshoe routes for gentle exploration of the snowy landscapes. A small Nordic ski area is also accessible. An ice rink and a toboggan piste complete the offering for relaxed family moments in an authentic village atmosphere.
🎯 Things to do in winter:
✅ Alpine skiing • ✅ Cross-country skiing • ✅ Snowshoeing • ✅ Winter walks • ✅ Summer sledging on rails
Skiing
Below are the 2 ski areas accessible from Bernex: Bernex (alpin), Bernex (nordique).
Ski area — Bernex
⛰️ Altitudes: 1000 m – 1850 m
🎿 Alpine skiing: 30 km
💰 Day pass: 29.9 €
The Bernex ski area extends from 1,000 to 1,960 metres altitude, offering around 35 km of varied runs at the foot of the Dent d’Oche. It has 19 runs (4 black, 7 red, 5 blue and 3 green) served by 12 ski lifts (mainly drag lifts and 3 chairlifts). This human-scale ski area is particularly popular with families and beginner to intermediate skiers. The runs, partly through forest, offer fine views over Lake Geneva and the surrounding summits. Snowmaking complements natural snowfall to ensure good skiing conditions. A fun zone and a toboggan piste are also available.
Cross-country ski area — Bernex
⛰️ Altitudes: 970 m – 980 m
🌲 Cross-country skiing: 7 km
Bernex has a small Nordic skiing domain, offering around 7.5 kilometres of trails groomed for both classic and skating technique. Access to these trails is generally free. These routes allow you to enjoy the natural and peaceful setting of the Gavot plateau, with courses suited to leisure practice and discovery. For a wider Nordic offering, cross-country skiers can explore other Chablais or neighbouring Abondance Valley sites, which offer larger and more varied domains.
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Ski pass prices — Bernex
Current lift pass prices for ski areas accessible from Bernex.
| Ski area | Day pass | 6-day pass | Season pass | Season (prices) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bernex (alpin skiing) | 29.9 € | 156 € | 280 € | 2025-2026 |
| Bernex (nordique skiing) | N/A | N/A | N/A | 2025-2026 |
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