On the slopes,

On the slopes, Saint-Gervais-les-Bains © Lucy Pittshighest mountain in western Europe. Great foryear-round visits, it’s less blingy than some ofits neighbours.© Boris Molinier, Office de Tourisme Saint-Gervais-les-BainsExploringSaint-Gervais-les-BainsFrom Michelin stars to Baroquemasterpieces, this Alpine town is a not justa skier’s paradise – it offers much moresays Lucy Pitts.Saint-Gervais-les-Bains is an authenticAlpine town with a bustling community. Thevillage is in the Haute-Savoie department,about an hour from Geneva, west of the wellknownresort of Chamonix and under thebenevolently watchful eye of Mont Blanc, theThe skiingAs a French Alpine village, it’s an obviousdestination for skiers. From Saint-Gervaiscentre, it’s a short (and free) bus ride to thebrand-new cable car up to the mountains andthe small village of Le Bettex. It’s there thatyou’ll find the local ski school and 455 km ofskiing available on your ski pass.The skiing is a great mix of pistes in twodifferent areas – Evasion Mont-Blanc has400km of ski slopes running in all directions,with 110 ski lifts from one summit to the next.1022 snow makers ensure perfect conditionsall season long. And Les Houches Saint-Gervais has 55km of slopes and offers themost magnificent panoramic views over themajestic Mont-Blanc Mountain, plus 15 ski liftsand artificial snow providers for perfect snowcover. You’ll find challenging slopes and redruns to keep even the most experienced skiershappy. And for the less able skier, there aregreen and blue runs a-plenty.For more information about skiing in Saint-Gervais-les-Bains:Lift passes: ski-saintgervais.comSki school: ski-school-saint-gervais.co.uk74 | The Good Life France The Good Life France | 75