St Gervais/Le Fayet, beautifully situated at 580
metres at the crossroads of the Mont Blanc region
and only 50 minutes drive from Geneva. The location
offers a seemingly endless choice of excursions and
activities as well as being perfectly situated for easy
access to a fantastic choice of ski areas in the winter months.
People have visited its spa and thermal springs for over 200 years
and the pioneering rack railway provides effortless transportation
through breathtaking scenery up to the glaciers edge. Local trains
and buses provide easy travel around the area including Switzerland.
The SNCF trains runs directly into St Gervais/Le Fayet.
The nearby traditional villages of Megeve and Chamonix are some of
the most delightful in the Mont Blanc area with many bars, shops and
restaurants.
Whether it be gentle sightseeing or an action packed adventure holiday
you seek, this region has it all.
Activities
Walking/Rambling
-The local tourist office provides maps for an extensive
variety of walks throughout the St. Gervais and Chamonix/Mont
Blanc Valley.
Hiking
- An incredible choice of hiking opportunities are
available - either self-guided or with local guides.
Mountain Cable-Cars
- operate during the summer to take you up into the mountains
for fabulous walking and sightseeing.
Adventure Park
- A fun day out in the Mont Blanc forest on an 'assault
course'. Great fun and safe for children and adults.
Bicycles -
Weekly or daily hire.
Mountain Bikes
- Weekly or daily hire l Sports Centre with outdoor swimming
pool, archery, tennis and mini-golf.
Lake-sides
- swimming, sunbathing, walking at nearby lakes.
Other Activities -Horse-riding, Thermal Baths, Ice Skating,
Roller Blading, Fishing Ballooning, Paragliding, Canyoning and
Rafting.
Mountain Guides
- can be hired for various activities (Some activities may
require specialist insurance.)
** Hotel Terminus Mont Blanc
The hotel is modern and well appointed
throughout and our staff are on hand to help make the most of
your stay. You can relax in the Jacuzzi and steam room before
dinner and then after dinner relax in the comfortable large
lounge bar. The bar is a perfect place to finish the day with
a social chat or take part in any event we may organise.
Places to visit
Chamonix -
A short train or bus journey takes you to this lively world-famous
mountain resort. Take a breathtaking cable car ride on Mont
Blanc, travel on the rack railway up to the glacier and visit
the ice caves.
Lake Annecy
- A beautiful ancient lakeside city with its cobbled streets,
canals, pavement cafes and parks. Easily reached by train.
Megeve &
Sallanches - Very picturesque near-by towns which are just
a short bus ride away.
Martigny -
Enjoy a day out travelling on the incredibly scenic train journey
to this famous Swiss town.
Geneva -
The bustling cosmopolitan lakeside capital of Switzerland. Easily
reached by local train and bus.
Grenoble -
This modern university town can easily be visited by local train
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