{"id":38439,"date":"2024-01-17T14:25:46","date_gmt":"2024-01-17T14:25:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.skiinluxury.com\/blog\/?p=38439"},"modified":"2025-01-02T15:40:37","modified_gmt":"2025-01-02T15:40:37","slug":"ski-holiday-in-saint-gervais","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.skiinluxury.com\/blog\/ski-holiday-in-saint-gervais\/","title":{"rendered":"An Insider’s Resort Guide: Saint Gervais and Saint Nicolas"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Despite how many Mont Blanc ski resorts there are in the French Alps, a luxury ski holiday in Saint Gervais and Saint Nicolas still manages to make its mark. The charming town and surrounding villages, including the quaint Saint-Nicolas de V\u00e9roce, provide excellent skiing and activities. It’s no surprise that people often opt for a luxury ski chalet in Saint-Gervais.<\/a> Of course, the best way to get to know a ski resort and see if you want to head there for your next luxury ski trip is to talk to an insider.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We sat down with Becca, one of our chalet partners in resort, to see what makes this ski resort near Mont Blanc shine, and to hear a little more about the chalets and hotels on offer for a Saint-Gervais-les-Bains ski holiday…<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

What was the inspiration behind operating your three chalets; Aster<\/a>, Carline<\/a>, and Sil\u00e8ne<\/a>?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The owner has spent his holidays in Saint-Nicolas de V\u00e9roce, one of the Mont Blanc ski resorts, since he was 5 years old. Over time, the village began to lose visitors. In response, he decided to create a hotel, as well as three luxury chalets to attract new customers and to introduce Saint-Nicolas to mountain-lovers everywhere, summer and winter. These chalets, Chalet Aster,<\/a> Chalet Carline<\/a> and Chalet Sil\u00e8ne,<\/a> are ideally located right on the pistes and at the start of hike routes. This makes them perfect for a luxury ski holiday in Saint Gervais, or a summer mountain retreat!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What can clients expect on a self-catered luxury ski holiday in Saint Gervais at your chalets?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Our self catered ski chalets in Saint Gervais are ideal for those looking for a relaxing and rejuvenating setting in the heart of nature. From the moment you arrive, you are immersed in luxury. On the first day, guests receive a welcome basket of locally sourced products, from their pre-arrival concierge team. All the services can be adapted, allowing guests to choose from self-catered, just breakfast service, or fully catered. Whatever the preference, our chalets can offer the flexibility to meet the desires of every guest experience. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Regular cleaning and linen changes are all part of the dedicated essential service, as well as an in-resort shuttle. On reservation, the shuttle service may be utilised until 11pm, perfect for those late night apr\u00e8s-ski sessions! Also, available on reservation is a kid’s club to entertain the little ones in your party. We aim to think of everything when holidaying in a luxury ski chalet in Saint Gervais. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What do you love most about Saint Gervais and Saint Nicolas?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

We love the peacefulness of the village, and the D\u00f4mes de Miage and Mont-Blanc massif views. As the village is in the Evasion Mont-Blanc ski area, you can benefit from all the Mont Blanc ski resorts.<\/a> It is easy to ski in Meg\u00e8ve<\/a> as well as Saint-Gervais. In Saint-Gervais, you’ll find a lively town with a multitude of restaurants, bars and shops. The charm of the area is guaranteed to have you booking more Saint Gervais ski holidays!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The chalets are located just outside Saint-Gervais in the ‘petit’ village of Saint-Nicolas de V\u00e9roce. What is it like there?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Saint-Nicolas de V\u00e9roce is a village with a year-round population of 250 people, just 15 minutes from the Saint-Gervais-les-Bains ski area. Via the Chef-Lieu ski lift, you can access the heights of the village via the Evasion Mont-Blanc ski area. The village has 5 shops, including a grocery shop, sports and hire shops, and our Armancette Hotel with two restaurants, a tearoom, and bakery. Saint-Nicolas de V\u00e9roce is an authentic mountain village, with many chalets still in their original condition. It boasts one of the most beautiful Baroque churches at the entrance to the village, as well as a sacred art museum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is your favourite thing about skiing the Evasion Mont Blanc?<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Evasion Mont-Blanc ski area<\/a> offers almost 400 kilometres of slopes. The area is the 3rd<\/sup> largest ski area in France, covering Saint-Nicolas, Saint-Gervais, Combloux, Meg\u00e8ve and Les Contamines Montjoie. With all these ski resorts near Mont Blanc included, the area is vast, and diverse. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Beyond that, people can ski neighbouring towns, or hike further in summer. The ski area is accessible to everyone, from beginners to advanced and boasts exceptional views of the mountains, particularly the Mont Blanc massif. It also has plenty of restaurants and apr\u00e8s-ski, allowing guests to enjoy fine dining, or more traditional dishes. Wherever you are, you’ll enjoy magnificent views of the mountains, summer or winter. In short, there is nothing not to love about the Evaision Mont Blanc for your luxury ski holiday in Saint-Gervais and Saint Nicolas. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

How does the Evasion Mont Blanc appeal to various ski abilities?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The ski area is accessible for all levels, from beginners to advanced skiers, as well as families. Evasion Mont Blanc has 34 black runs, 82 red, 65 blue, and 38 green. This wide spread of pistes makes it perfect for groups with mixed abilities. But skiing isn’t the only thing to do on your Saint-Gervais holidays. There are plenty of activities off the slopes to enjoy as well!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is the skiing access like to Evasion Mont Blanc from Saint-Nicolas de V\u00e9roce?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It is possible to access the ski area from the village of Saint-Nicolas, thanks to the Chef-lieu chairlift, located 50 meters from the hotel. This is also where the ski school meets, in the centre of the village. Our concierge is available to book instructors and lessons for the whole group. The rest of the ski area is easily accessible by a variety of lifts and ski runs, so getting there from your luxury ski chalet in Saint Gervais couldn’t be easier!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What sort of non-skiing activities are available in the area?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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