Tourist attractions Saint-Gervais-les-Bains

A good highland hike will lead you to the top of Mont Joly (alt. 2,525 m). This fine summit stands before the Mont-Blanc range, of which it has a wonderful view. Further afield, you can see La Vanoise, Le Beaufortain or the Oisans range.

At an altitude of 2,487 m, on a fine day and after a long climb, that can be testing for some people, hikers can enjoy a splendid panorama of the Chamonix, Verte, Midi and Bionassay peaks (aiguilles), Mont Blanc, Mont Pourri, La Grande Motte great gl..

From the summit, the panoramic view covers all the French side of Mont Blanc, including the Aiguille (Needle) du Midi, as well as Chamonix valley stretching out below from the village of Praz-de- Chamonix to Boissons. On the other side are the high..

Majestic with its ring of snowy domes, running through it three glaciers among them the famous Mer de Glace (Sea of Ice) pierced by granite needles, it tops out at 4,807 m, which makes this the highest European peak. It was conquered in 1786 by a gla..

With its cables suspended at times more than 500 metres above the ground, and its cable car, no less daunting which travels along it, the Aiguille du Midi cable car is one of the most impressive attractions in the French Alps. From its central spire,..

This valley is famous among off-piste skiers for its beautiful landscapes. Guides take skiers down 20km of slopes with a 2 800m drop from the Aiguille du Midi.

This is a perfect paradise for lovers of flora and fauna. This nature reserve is located between Argentière and Vallorcine and stretches over 3 300 ha. Throughout the walk, 500 species of plants can be observed according to the seasons; there is also..

14 km long, at a minimum altitude of 1700 m, it's the best known and hence the most appreciated by tourists, of the three great with glaciers in the Massif. From the upper station of the Montenvers railway, you will find an extraordinary scene made u..

You can access the 1,833-m high Mont d'Arbois after a small cable car journey. It is a dazzling vantage point on the Aravis, Fiz and Mont-Blanc.

The tramway is an invitation to discover the mountains at a high altitude as it runs towards the Bionnassay glacier, the enormous frozen stretch tumbling down the Mont-Blanc massif.

Delightfully situated with views of Mont Blanc, the balcon de Merlet is a mountainous spur running from the Aiguillette du Brévent range. Seven species of mountain fauna (deer, sheep, marmots, llamas, ibex, and marmots) roam free in this 20ha-park o..

The Joly pass is located at an altitude of 1,989 m and is the ideal place to see the Mont-Blanc massif, Hauteluce valley, La Girotte lake and Aravis range.

This is a superb belvedere over the Mountain needles (aiguilles) of Chamonix.

This midway stop, located at the foot of the jagged Aiguilles de Chamonix, is at an altitude of 2 317m. It is the starting point for a number of easy walks and commands a good view of the Mont-Blanc massif.

This walk is for confirmed hikers only and will take you through the Véry pass, to an altitude of 2,067 m. You'll find that it was well worth the effort when discovering the superb panorama on the Mont-Blanc massif, Hauteluce area and long Aravis ran..

Lying between Lake Annecy and the Arve Valley, this range is a world away from trunk roads, hectic resorts and industrial centres. It has two major attractions for skiers, La Clusaz and Le Grand-Bornand, which retain their traditional charm. The r..

From here you will see, at an altitude of 2352 m, a panorama over the Tour Glacier, the Chardonnet needle, the Argentiere Glacier Needle, the Green Needle, the Mer de Glace (Sea of Ice), the Grandes Jourasses, the Midi Needle, Mont Blanc.

The Diosaz, a tributary of the Arve, offers an astonishing sight as it hurtles through deep gorges. A series of waterfalls - the Danses, and Soufflet are the main ones. A plaque in memory of the poet and naturalist, Eschen, marks the spot (a Buet cre..

In the Natural Reserve of Les Contamines, you can follow the Tour du Mont-Blanc (TMB) path for some of the way, then when arriving at an altitude of 2,174 m, these lakes offer you an attractive landscape. They are flanked by the Jovet mounts, Mont To..

At an altitude of 1894 m, the view is impressive over the Aiguille Verte (Green Needle) and the line of the Grandes Jourasses enclosing the Mer de Glace (Sea of Ice). If you continue by cable car up to the Index (2,385 m) you will see all the Massif ..