Vacation Rental Description
Les Periades (apartment) & St Gervais (town) are a fantastic combination to enhance your enjoyment of the mountainous Mont Blanc region which is one of the most beautiful locations in France & Europe, visited by many in winter, summer & all the seasons, for sking, climbing, mountain hiking & other outdoor activities. Located within a few 100m of the Tramway du Montblanc, its your passport into the mountains stopping at the Les Houches ski domain in the winter & continuing to 2400m Nid d"Aigle after the snow melts.
This property is spacious and airy, with 2 sets of french doors leading onto a large balcony, perfect for a relaxing evening on the sofa with a glass of wine or dining outside with your family and friends & as the sun sets enjoy the fantastic mountain silhouette!
You are invited to experience the friendliness & quality of mountain life, including regional food-drink & and the many local events that run all year round.
The Rhone / French Alps / Haute-Savoie region
Saint Gervais "Mont Blanc" consists of charming savoyard market towns & villages, traditional building, beautiful hamlets, Baroque Style Churches & wonderful views throughout the seasons.
It offers a huge playground of mountain activities from 580 to 4810m, summit of montblanc and has been used as a base to explore the high mountains with local guides since1864.
St Gervais Les Bains area
Take the mont blanc tramway into the heart of the mountains alongside the Bionassey Glacier and to the "Voie Royale" the path to Mont Blanc; then maybe a cable car to le Bettex & Mont d'Arbois for exceptional panorama. Explore 180 km's of marked trails on foot, mountain bike the "Le Diamond Vert" circuit or horse riding.
Experience new sensations with local professional guides & instructors in Climbing, Paragliding, Canyoning, Rafting or Ice skating. Tree top adventures await you at the Park in Le Fayet. Rope ladders, monkey bridges, footbridges, nets..... For health, relaxation & personal advice from a team of beauty therapists visit the Alpine Beauty & Medical Spa - Les Thermes de St Gervais.
How to get there
Geneva Airport less than 1 hour drive, car hire, transfers & public transport available www.gva.ch (english)
Low cost airlines-book in advance-look out for special offers
www.bmibaby.com, www.britishairways.com, www.easyjet.com, www.flybe.com, www.jet2com, www.swiss.com
Car hire available from Europcar, Hertz, Avis, Budget, National
Local buses & trains run regularly between the airport and the town
Transport service between other airports to geneva & ski resorts
local taxis available - transfer services exist, please contact me for assistance
Nearest Travel Links
Airport: Geneva-75km: 75 km
Railway: Le fayet/st gervais-3km: 3 km
Ferry: Calais-883 km-8 hrs drive: 883 km
Facilities
Cable Satellite
Cleaning Service
Cooking Utensils
Dishwasher
Dryer
DVD
Elevator
Garage
Heating
Kitchen
Linen Service
Microwave
Amenity Parking
Refrigerator
Sterio
Washer
Internet access-Wireless, Under floor heating,Kettle, Toaster, Iron, Hair dryer
Rooms: 2 Bedrooms + Cabin, Bathrooms (2), Ensuite (1), WCs (1)
Furniture:Single beds (2), Double beds (1), Bunk Beds (1) Dining seating for 6, Lounge seating for 6, Sleeps 6
Other: Please check with with the owner regarding linen and towels.
Outdoors-Balcony / Terrace, BBQ South Facing
Please note that this property is not finished yet but we can supply the information on the exterior and the interior upon request. The property will consist of 2 bedrooms + cabin (6 persons) final layout will be available in December. Large groups can book (Apartment 21) sleeps 8 consisting of 3 beds + cabin, so 14 people in comfort, located on top floor of apartment building.
Further details outdoors: St Gervais is well placed for travel to both Chamonix (mountaineering capital of europe) & Megeve (one of the oldest ski resorts in the alps "french chic") and could be described as somewhere between the two!
Activities
Adventure Sports
Beach
Biking
Playground
Cinema
Fishing
Golf
Horse Riding
Hunting/Rock Climbing
Kayaking
Mountain Biking
Night Clubs
Restaurant
Shopping
Rafting
Skiing
Snow Boarding
Tennis
Theater
Theme park
Extensive sport climbing & mountaineering routes for all grades under & on the highest mountain in Europe.
Families well provided for & developing mountain bike scene to suit all abilities, cross country & serious downhill terrain using the summer ski-lift operation.