Saint-Gervais-les-Bains at a glance
- Ideal for
- Without a car: train to Le Fayet, then Valléen gondola
- Families: Marmottons at 1,840 m, free for under-5s
- Ski then thermal baths: Ski & Spa pass at €96
- Less suitable if
- Small budget: the day pass climbs to €65 in high season
- Late-April skiing: closing planned for 4 April
Weather, snow and webcams in Saint-Gervais-les-Bains
MET Norway forecast, updated daily at 1 am and 9 am.
Snow report · Avalanche bulletin
Where to stay in Saint-Gervais-les-Bains
Recommended hotels for your budget
Comfort
What to do in Saint-Gervais-les-Bains besides skiing
Saint-Gervais-les-Bains piste map and ski area
Beginners: Marmottons area at 1,840 m on Mont d'Arbois · Saint-Gervais micro pass €20
OpenSkiMap data · © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), unofficial.
Saint-Gervais-les-Bains lift pass prices
| Lift pass | Adult | Child |
|---|---|---|
| Évasion Mont-Blanc · 1 day | €65 | €55.50 |
| Évasion Mont-Blanc · 6 days | €324.50 | €276 |
| Saint-Nicolas · 1 day | €51.50 | €44 |
| Ski & Spa · 4h + 3h of spa | €96 | – |
2026-2027 prices · High season 19 Dec → 19 Mar · free for under-5s · cheaper online · official ticket office
Ski rental and lessons in Saint-Gervais-les-Bains
Book your skis before you go
- 1 Skiset shop in Saint-Gervais-les-Bains, near the lifts
- Equipment, shop and dates chosen online, in a few minutes
Skiset (1 shop) and Snowrental (4) · mostly at Le Bettex: leave your equipment at the top
Ski lessons and schools
| Lessons (2026-2027 season) | Price |
|---|---|
| Adult group lesson, 5 or 6 mornings | from €202 |
| Ourson children's lessons, 5 mornings | from €180 |
| Piou Piou from age 3, 5 mornings | from €180 |
| Ourson with 7 pupils at most, 5 or 6 lessons | from €302 |
ESF Piou Piou from age 3, children's snow garden; Marmottons area at 1,840 m on Mont d'Arbois · ESF lesson + lift pass packs for 2 or 6 days for beginners, to book online.
When to ski in Saint-Gervais-les-Bains
Best time: January to mid-March
Getting to Saint-Gervais-les-Bains
On site
43 rue du Mont-Blanc, 74170 Saint-Gervais-les-Bains
Where to eat and unwind in Saint-Gervais-les-Bains
La Folie Douce at the summit of Mont Joux; down below, the Le Fayet thermal baths
Restaurants in the resort
Savoyard specialities, daily set menu and Mauritian dishes
📍 Centre, Mont PaccardItalian cooking and Alpine produce, open to all
📍 Centre, Mont LachatPizzeria and traditional dishes, friendly atmosphere
📍 Saint-Nicolas-de-VéroceMountain restaurants
Spa and relaxation
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Frequently asked questions
When does the Saint-Gervais ski area open?
The “first snow” rate starts on 12 December 2026 and high season on 19 December. The ski area closes on 4 April 2027, subject to snow conditions.
How much is a lift pass in Saint-Gervais?
The Évasion Mont-Blanc pass costs €65 a day for adults and €324.50 for 6 days in high season, €52 a day at the start and end of the season. It is free for under-5s.
Can you ski in Saint-Gervais by train?
Yes: Saint-Gervais-Le Fayet station is linked to the centre by the Valléen gondola (5 min), where L'Alpin leaves for Le Bettex. From Paris, allow about 4h55 with a change.
Is Saint-Gervais good for beginners?
Yes: the Marmottons area, at 1,840 m on Mont d'Arbois, has wide runs, a covered magic carpet and a retractable-rope drag lift. At Le Bettex, the micro pass costs €20 a day.
Which ski area does the Saint-Gervais pass cover?
Évasion Mont-Blanc: 230 runs, with Megève, Saint-Nicolas-de-Véroce, Combloux, La Giettaz and Les Contamines-Hauteluce. The Les Houches ski area, reached by the Tramway, has its own pass.
Can you combine skiing and thermal baths?
Yes: the Ski & Spa pass (€96) combines 4 hours of skiing on Évasion Mont-Blanc and 3 hours at Les Bains du Mont Blanc, the Le Fayet thermal spa, closed to under-13s.
Sources and method
Resort profile: ski-saintgervais.com, saintgervais.com, wikidata.org, fr.wikipedia.org
Lift passes: ski-saintgervais.com, chamonix.com
Accommodation: saintgervais.com, data.classement.atout-france.fr
Equipment rental: skiset.com, snowrental.com, tourism.saintgervais.com
Getting there: saintgervais.com, sncf-connect.com
Restaurants and activities: saintgervais.com, thermes-saint-gervais.com
Webcams and reports: ski-saintgervais.com, saintgervais.com
Ski holidays: travelski.com
Runs and lifts: OpenSkiMap · © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Terrain: Mapzen Terrain Tiles (AWS Open Data). Forecasts: MET Norway (CC BY 4.0). Schools, restaurants, spas and practical information: venue websites and tourist office.
Photos: DimiTalen, CC0, Wikimedia Commons.
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