Summer chalets to rent in St Gervais

St Gervais, also known as St Gervais les Bains, is a relaxed town offering an authentic, French alpine lifestyle. Surrounded by nature, a peaceful setting and endless days of sun each year, St Gervais is nevertheless a lively village which extends a warm welcome to all its visitors when on a summer holiday in the Alps. The number of luxury summer chalets in St Gervais is steadily growing as visitors increasingly appreciate this resort's excellent location, authentic atmosphere, and variety of alpine activities.

The array of summer activities in St Gervais is vast. From mountain biking and hiking to tree top adventure trails and paragliding, there is something for everyone to explore. Visitors who are looking for a more relaxing summer holiday in St Gervais may prefer to take a trip to the thermal baths, Armancette Spa, or the local swimming pool in resort. Others may love the adrenaline rush of bungee jumping, canyoning or via ferrata. For those not willing to leave without clipping into their skis, just a short drive away from St Gervais, in Chamonix you will find Ski Indoor 4810, an indoor revolving ski slope!

A popular activity for sightseers, walkers and mountaineers during a luxury summer holiday in St Gervais is experiencing the Mont Blanc mountain railway, the highest in France. The tram starts at Le Fayet and stops at St Gervais on its way to Nid D’Aigle at 2,372 m. The journey offers stunning forest and mountain views, in particular the western flanks of the Aiguille de Bionnnassay (4052 metres), the Aiguille de Gouter (4304 metres) and Mont Blanc itself. 

Foodies will be well catered for during a luxury summer holiday in St Gervais thanks to a variety of bars and restaurants on your doorstep. With a wide range of cuisines available, from traditional Savoyard delicacies to Michelin star restaurants, the hardest decision will be where to refuel after a long day exploring. On warm days, many of the restaurants in St Gervais open up additional seating in the centre square for alfresco dining...what better way to spend an evening whilst on a St Gervais summer vacation.

Geneva Airport to St Gervais is just an hour's drive, whilst the famous French Alp resorts of Chamonix and Megève are also conveniently located for a day trip. The home of alpine mountaineering, Chamonix is one of the liveliest summer resorts in the Alps, whilst Megève is a cultural hub, and particularly worth a visit if you fancy a day of designer retail therapy. Their proximity also really opens up the array of summer adventure activities available whilst on a luxury holiday in St Gervais as both offer a wide array of mountain activities, from golf and tennis, to hot air ballooning and white water rafting. 

When in St Gervais, it's likely you will need somewhere to retreat to after a jam-packed day exploring the local activities. If you are looking for a luxury summer chalet in St Gervais, we have a number of properties offering a wide range of facilities, which may be suitable.