A spa town, high mountain and ski resort, Saint-Gervais Mont-Blanc is a village resort unlike any other in the alpine landscape. Nestled between 850m and 4,807m altitude, it benefits from a vast, varied ski area, linked to Megève within the Évasion Mont-Blanc area, and another linked to Les Houches. In winter, you ski here with views of the Mont-Blanc massif. From May to September, Saint-Gervais is an ideal base for hikers, cyclists or spa-goers. Between heritage, thermal spa and direct access to the Mont-Blanc tramway, the resort cultivates a rare balance between Savoyard authenticity and openness towards the peaks.
Saint-Gervais
Overview
Saint-Gervais
📏 Altitude: 800 m
🎿 Alpine skiing: 445 km
⛷️ Cross-country skiing: 25 km
🌟 Resort style: Village resort
💰 From 59 €/day (2025-2026)
📅 Open 19 December 2026 to 4 April 2027
Overview of Saint-Gervais
Saint-Gervais is far more than a ski resort: it is first and foremost a genuine alpine town, with an active village centre, a casino, a cultural centre, numerous facilities and Belle Epoque architecture. It is organised around several hamlets: Le Fayet (with the spa baths), the village of Saint-Gervais, Saint-Nicolas-de-Veroce and Le Bettex, the departure point for the slopes. The Baroque church, the old villas, the century-old baths and the Mont Blanc tramway tell a long alpine story rooted in centuries of tourism.
Our review — Saint-Gervais
4.5/5
Ski area — key figures — Saint-Gervais
- 🌟 Village resort (Haute-Savoie)
- 📏 800 m Village altitude (2370 m Top altitude)
- 🏨 32.429 tourist beds
- 🎿 133 runs
🚠 22 ski lifts
Average lift age: 31 years
When to visit
Saint-Gervais in summer
In summer, Saint-Gervais Mont-Blanc is a privileged alpine base camp for those who love eternal snows and alpinism. The Mont Blanc tramway provides access to the normal route to the roof of Europe, or simply allows you to marvel at the Bionnassay glacier. The paths of the Val Montjoie, the Prarion, the Mont Joly or the Col de Voza offer accessible panoramic hikes. For relaxation, the Saint-Gervais Thermal Baths offer a wellness experience in mineral waters with soothing properties. Visitors also come for the festivals, Belle Epoque architecture, markets and mountain biking at altitude.
🎯 Things to do in summer:
✅ Road cycling • ✅ Downhill MTB • ✅ Enduro MTB • ✅ Hiking • ✅ Glacier hiking • ✅ Rock climbing • ✅ Rafting • ✅ Tree climbing • ✅ Canyoning
Saint-Gervais in winter
In winter, Saint-Gervais offers pleasant, panoramic skiing with over 400 km of runs in the Evasion Mont-Blanc area. Families find well-equipped beginner areas at Le Bettex, while stronger skiers string together descents towards Megeve, Combloux and Saint-Nicolas-de-Veroce. The site is also appreciated for its thermal baths open in winter — a rarity in a ski resort. You can go snowshoeing, admire the valley by paraglider, or simply wander through a charming village without pressure or crowds.
🎯 Things to do in winter:
✅ Alpine skiing • ✅ Cross-country skiing • ✅ Ski touring • ✅ Snow MTB • ✅ Snowshoeing
Skiing
Below are the 3 ski areas accessible from Saint-Gervais: Evasion Mont-Blanc (alpin), Les Houches – Saint-Gervais (alpin), Mont-Blanc Unlimited (multidomaine).
Ski area — Evasion Mont-Blanc
⛰️ Altitudes: 800 m – 2370 m
🎿 Alpine skiing: 445 km
💰 Day pass: 65 €
The Evasion Mont-Blanc domain is one of France’s largest with nearly 450 km of runs, but its approach is unique. Rather than a single fully linked ski area, it is a collection of several magnificent ski areas, accessible with a common pass, organised around the iconic villages of Megeve, Saint-Gervais and their neighbours. It is an invitation to a-la-carte skiing, where you choose your atmosphere and playground each day. The skiing experience focuses primarily on two large linked sectors: the Heart of the Domain — Megeve/Saint-Gervais sector, the largest combined area, offering XXL linked skiing with exceptional panoramas over the Mont Blanc massif. It directly connects Saint-Gervais, Saint-Nicolas-de-Veroce and the main Megeve sectors (Rochebrune, Mont d’Arbois). The atmosphere is bright, between wide high-pasture runs, forest descents and numerous well-regarded mountain restaurants. The Portes du Mont-Blanc sector — this second linked ski area, more intimate, offers 100 km of runs connecting the Jaillet sector (Megeve) to the village resorts of Combloux and La Giettaz. The skiing is gentler — a hop between charming alpine villages — with superb views over the Aravis massif and Mont Blanc. The bonus ski area: Les Contamines-Montjoie — the Evasion Mont-Blanc pass also includes access to the Contamines-Montjoie ski area. Note that this ski area is not ski-in ski-out linked to the others. Accessible by car or shuttle in a few minutes, it is renowned for its excellent snowfall and offers high-quality skiing in a wilder setting in the heart of the Nature Reserve.
Ski area — Les Houches – Saint-Gervais
⛰️ Altitudes: 1000 m – 1890 m
🎿 Alpine skiing: 55 km
💰 Day pass: 59 €
The Les Houches – Saint-Gervais ski area extends from 1,000 to 1,900 metres altitude and offers around 55 kilometres of runs. It is particularly appreciated for its forest trails and unbeatable views over the Mont Blanc massif. The ski area has 2 green, 8 blue, 13 red and 4 black runs, including the mythical La Verte des Houches — a technical black run that regularly hosts World Cup alpine ski events (Kandahar). Fun areas and a Ski Camp for children are also available. The ski lifts, including the Bellevue cable car and the Prarion gondola, allow quick access to the high-altitude runs, with the effective start of the runs at around 1,800 metres. On the Saint-Gervais and Le Fayet side, access is by the Mont Blanc tramway (included in the lift pass). Skiers wishing to ski multiple nearby ski areas can choose the Mont Blanc Unlimited ski pass, opening up numerous skiing and high-altitude excursion possibilities at Chamonix, Megeve, Saint-Gervais, Courmayeur and more.
Ski area — Mont-Blanc Unlimited
⛰️ Altitudes: 1035 m – 3842 m
🎿 Alpine skiing: 1000 km
🌲 Cross-country skiing: 50 km
💰 Day pass: 100 €
The Mont Blanc Unlimited pass is far more than a simple ski pass; it is a key to unlimited exploration around Mont Blanc. Offering access to a ski area of exceptional diversity and extent, it is aimed at skiers and snowboarders wishing to experience a complete Alpine experience spread across three countries: France, Italy and Switzerland. In France, the pass covers the entire Chamonix-Mont-Blanc valley ski areas (Brevent-Flegere, Grands Montets, Balme-Tour-Vallorcine, Les Houches) and the Evasion Mont-Blanc domain (Saint-Gervais, Megeve, Les Contamines-Montjoie). It also includes access to world-renowned tourist sites such as the Aiguille du Midi cable car, peaking at 3,842 metres, and the famous Montenvers rack railway overlooking the Mer de Glace. The adventure continues beyond borders with access to the Courmayeur domain in Italy and, conditionally, the prestigious 4 Vallees domain in Switzerland, including the Verbier resort. This international dimension makes it a unique product, ideal for skiers eager for wide spaces and discovery. From perfectly maintained runs for beginners to legendary off-piste routes like the Vallée Blanche for experts, Mont Blanc Unlimited promises total immersion in a grandiose panorama dominated by Europe’s rooftop. It guarantees a stay where each day offers a new summit to conquer and a new horizon to admire.
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Ski pass prices — Saint-Gervais
Current lift pass prices for ski areas accessible from Saint-Gervais.
| Ski area | Day pass | 6-day pass | Season pass | Season (prices) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evasion Mont-Blanc (alpin skiing) | 65 € | 324.5 € | 1189 € | 2026-2027 |
| Les Houches – Saint-Gervais (alpin skiing) | 59 € | 277 € | N/A | 2025-2026 |
| Mont-Blanc Unlimited (multidomaine skiing) | 100 € | 480 € | 2514 € | 2025-2026 |
Additional information
- Evasion Mont-Blanc: Pour skier en illimité tout autour de Saint-Gervais, vous pouvez aussi acheter le Mont-Blanc Unlimited, un forfait donnant également accès aux sites touristiques de l’aiguille du Midi et du Montenvers entre autres.
- Les Houches – Saint-Gervais: En ligne, le forfait journée est commercialisé en tarification dynamique. Plus vous réservez tôt et moins la période sera demandée, meilleur sera votre tarif !
- Mont-Blanc Unlimited:
En tarification dynamique, les prix des forfaits peuvent varier en fonction de la date et du moment où vous les acheter en ligne. Le forfait inclut, en plus du ski, l’accès illimité aux sites de l’Aiguille du Midi et du Montenvers – Mer de Glace. Il donne également accès à la patinoire, aux piscines de Chamonix et de Saint-Gervais, ainsi qu’à des avantages sur la luge des Planards et le transport dans la vallée. L’accès aux domaines de Courmayeur (Italie) est inclus sans restriction, tandis que l’accès à Verbier – 4 Vallées (Suisse) est soumis à des conditions (généralement une réduction de 50% sur le forfait journée pour les pass de 6 jours et plus).
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