Vacation Rental Description
Le Chatelain (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. 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. 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!
The apartment can comfortably accommodate 4-6 persons in one large double bedroom, additional cabin with sturdy bunk-beds & choice of double bed settee or pull-out single bed in the lounge. There are two comfy settees, a well equipped kitchen with expanding dining table & seating for 6. The apartment is only rented for some of the year & is normally occupied by the owner which results in a high standard of decoration, together with:
top quality furniture,fixtures & fittings
quality framed pictures & 3D map of the area (great for explaining to others where you skied!),
LCD HD Wall mounted flat screen TV & DVD/CD player,
Wireless Internet Access, (useful for local weather, ski reports, links to tourist information...)
Washing Machine, Dishwasher, Combination microwave/oven/grill (english instructions)
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 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
Railway: Le fayet/st gervais-3km
Ferry: Calais-883 km-8 hrs drive
Further details indoors:
Water, heating, electricity & cleaning are all included. On arrival guests will be shown the property, provided with keys, information on the apartment & local area, together with a contact number. We can offer advice on equipment hire, ski passes, lessons & some local knowledge of the mountains.
Facilities
Cleaning Service
Cooking Utensils
Dishwasher
Dryer
DVD
Elevator
Heating
Kitchen
Linen Service
Microwave
Amenity Parking
Refrigerator
Sterio
TV
Washer
Secure Barrier Parking, large collection of Books (climbing+skiing+area maps+local area & history) & DVDS (50+) Perfect for bad weather days. Under Floor Heating (tiled) + ski lockers
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