Discovering Saint-Gervais by Electric Mountain Bike
This experience unfolds over one or two days, taking you between Cordon and Saint-Gervais. You’ll follow a carefully marked route that, while well-defined, veers away from conventional paths. The journey blends the expected with the unexpected, the tangible with the indescribable, the fleeting with the eternal. You'll alternate between gentle slopes and exhilarating climbs, uncovering sacred sites and iconic viewpoints. Expect moments of pause, shortcuts that transport you back centuries, and spiritually uplifting ascents to historic chapels. Learn More
Mont-Blanc Tramway Journey
Starting from Le Fayet, the Mont-Blanc Tramway makes a stop at Saint-Gervais Mont-Blanc, situated at an altitude of 792 meters, before beginning its ascent. In winter, the tramway serves stations like Motivon, Col de Voza, Mont Lachat, and Bellevue, located at 1,800 meters. If you’re aiming to reach the Nid d’Aigle, you’ll need to wait until summer. The full journey takes approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes. Learn more
Getaway to Plan Glacier Refuge
Perched securely on its rocky outcrop at the border between the mountains and the high mountains, the Plan Glacier Refuge overlooks the Miage Valley alongside ibex and offers breathtaking views of the north face of the Dômes de Miage and the surrounding peaks. Accessible via two stunning hikes, either through the Col de Tricot or the Miage Cirque, this authentic mountain refuge is a unique and offbeat spot. It’s a meeting place for hikers seeking adventure, mountaineers looking for wild routes, and alpinists heading toward the Dômes de Miage, Bionnassay, or Mont Blanc!
Exploring Gourmet Trails
The mountains of Saint-Gervais Mont-Blanc are home to numerous alpine pastures where cows, goats, sheep, and other animals graze throughout the summer. These pastures are unique and valuable sites, maintained by alpine farmers and their herds, ensuring the production of high-quality milk, cheese, and meat. Accessible by hiking or mountain biking, these gourmet trails are suited to all levels and audiences—from the most athletic to beginners, and from solo hikers to families of adventurers both young and old. These trails invite you to enjoy an alpine escape, blending local products, stunning mountain landscapes, and a discovery of nature, pastures, and outdoor sports!
On holiday in the Alps, the pleasures of the mountains can also be enjoyed on the plate. So close to the mountain pastures, it's the ideal time to taste quality local cheeses that will give a very special flavour to your raclettes and fondues. Here are the specialities you must try in the mountains this winter to enjoy local products, from starter to dessert!
