Chalet L'Authentique
Chalet·8 guests·4 bed·2 bath
Self Catered
£2,222 – £5,296per week
from £278 per guest
Luxury ski chalets in Saint Gervais And Saint Nicolas
11 properties available
About Saint Gervais And Saint Nicolas
What Saint Gervais And Saint Nicolas is like
Saint-Gervais-les-Bains and its neighbouring hamlet of Saint-Nicolas-de-Véroce offer a perfect blend of historic charm, breathtaking scenery, and extensive skiing. Unlike purpose-built resorts, Saint-Gervais is a classic French spa town characterised by 19th-century architecture, thermal baths, and a bustling year-round local community. The addition of Saint-Nicolas provides a quieter, picture-perfect Savoyard village atmosphere with some of the best unobstructed views of the Mont Blanc massif.
- Village
- 850 m
- Pistes
- 185 km in the Évasion Mont-Blanc
- Season
- Mid-December to early April
- From Geneva
- 1 h 10 min by road
Resort facts: Skiresort.com, checked 4 Oct 2026.
The village · Saint-Nicolas church
The skiing · Skiing in Saint-Gervais
Evenings · Saint-Gervais at dusk
Photo credits
- The mountain · DimiTalen, Wikimedia Commons, CC0
- The village · Siren-Com, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
- The skiing · DimiTalen, Wikimedia Commons, CC0
- Evenings · Marsumilae, Unsplash
Who it suits
Is Saint Gervais And Saint Nicolas right for you?
- FamiliesExcellent beginner zones at Le Bettex and a welcoming, authentic town atmosphere.
- IntermediatesEndless wide, rolling blue and red pistes connecting directly to Megève.
- Scenery enthusiastsOffers the most striking, unobstructed views of Mont Blanc from the Saint-Nicolas slopes.
- Wellness seekersHome to the famous thermal baths of Les Thermes de Saint-Gervais.
Chosen, not listed
Which Saint Gervais And Saint Nicolas chalets should you look at first?
4 of our 11 places, for different sizes of group. Each card shows how far it is from a lift and a piste, measured from its location.
About 760 m to the Croix chairlift
What stands out
Wood-Burning Fireplace. A stone and wood fireplace with a log store warms the ground-floor lounge.
Chalet La Nia
Chalet·12 guests·5 bed·5 bathSelf CateredGames RoomHot Tub£3,916 – £7,981per week
from £326 per guest
About 450 m to the Chattrix chairlift
What stands out
A Central Glass-Fronted Fireplace. A glass-fronted log fire sits between two seating areas on the main living floor.
Chalet Valia
Chalet·10 guests·5 bed·4 bathSelf CateredSaunaHot Tub£5,688 – £8,081per week
from £569 per guest
80 m to a piste · 810 m to a lift
What stands out
A Wooden Sauna. A tiered wooden sauna with an electric stove sits on the ground floor.
Chalet La Ferme Saint Gervais
Chalet·10 guests·4 bed·3 bathSelf Catered£1,815 – £3,353per week
from £182 per guest
About 1.1 km to the L'Alpin gondola
What stands out
A Mezzanine Lounge. Large ottomans and beanbags on the mezzanine look down over the main living area below.
Where to stay
Where should you stay in Saint Gervais And Saint Nicolas?
Our 11 places in Saint Gervais And Saint Nicolas, nearest the lift first. 5 of them are within 500 m of a lift. Choose one to see its nearest lift and run.
11 places · nearest the lift first
Apartment Gallery Mont-Blanc 403Apartment · 2 bedrooms · 4 guests120 m from the L'Alpin gondolafrom£1,074a week
Apartment Gallery Mont-Blanc 405Apartment · 2 bedrooms · 6 guests120 m from the L'Alpin gondolafrom£1,081a week
Apartment Gallery Mont-Blanc 404Apartment · 2 bedrooms · 6 guests120 m from the L'Alpin gondolafrom£1,114a week
Apartment ScandinaveApartment · 3 bedrooms · 6 guests410 m from the Le Valléen gondolafrom£927a week- Chalet La NiaSelf-catered chalet · 5 bedrooms · 12 guests450 m from the Chattrix chairliftfrom£3,916a week
- Chalet L'AuthentiqueSelf-catered chalet · 4 bedrooms · 8 guests760 m from the Croix chairliftfrom£2,222a week
Distances are straight-line, from each of our places to its nearest lift or run on the piste map.
Loading the piste map
When to go
Best snow in February
Over the last 20 winters (2006/07 to 2025/26), the top (2,353 m) had 30 cm or more of natural snow on nine days in ten or more from December to April. The village (850 m) is less certain: February was its best month, with 30 cm or more on 34% of days. For quieter slopes, go between 4 January and 5 February, or between 8 and 25 March, outside the UK and French school holidays.
- Dec10%
- Jan10%
- Feb34%
- Mar10%
- Apr0%
Days with 30 cm or more of natural snow at the village (850 m)
School holidays, winter 2026/27
Snow today: 0 cm at the top (Mont Joly lifts, 2,353 m) · 38 cm forecast in the next six days
Snow history: Météo-France's snowpack model (SAFRAN-Crocus), 2006/07 to 2025/26
Side by side
Saint Gervais And Saint Nicolas, Megève, Méribel or Courchevel?
| Compare | Saint Gervais And Saint Nicolas | Megève | Méribel | Courchevel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Village altitude | 850 m | 1,113 m | 1,450 m | 1,850 m |
| Ski area | Évasion Mont-Blanc · 185 km | Évasion Mont-Blanc · 400 km | Three Valleys · 600 km | Three Valleys · 600 km |
| A week, chalet for 8–12 | Too few to say | Too few to say | £7,000–£15,000 | £20,000–£45,000 |
| Median distance to a lift, of ours | Too few to say | Too few to say | 260 m · 91 of 92 measured | 160 m · all 83 measured |
| Adult lift pass | €65 · 1 day | €324.50 · 6 days | €421 · 6 days | €421 · 6 days |
| What it feels like | Traditional alpine village | Luxury ski destination | A wooden chalet village with lively après | Polished, with Michelin dining and designer shops |
| Choose it for | Families and intermediates | Intermediates and foodies | Mixed groups who want all of the Three Valleys | Service and dining |
Prices come from each of our chalets for 8–12 at its own published price, from quieter weeks to peak weeks, rounded. They show where we have 5 or more from more than one partner. Distances are straight-line, from each of our places to its nearest lift.
Common questions
Saint Gervais And Saint Nicolas questions, answered
- Which part of Saint Gervais And Saint Nicolas is ski-in/ski-out?
- None of our 11 places is within 50 m of a piste. 5 of the 11 are within 500 m of a lift. Distances are straight-line, measured on the piste map.
- When is the best time to ski in Saint Gervais And Saint Nicolas?
- Saint Gervais And Saint Nicolas's skiing is surest high up: the top (2,353 m) had 30 cm or more of natural snow on nine days in ten from December to April over 20 winters. For quieter slopes, go between 4 January and 5 February, or between 8 and 25 March, outside the UK and French school holidays.
- What is the skiing like in Saint Gervais And Saint Nicolas?
- The main ski areas in Saint Gervais And Saint Nicolas are Saint-Nicolas-de-Véroce, for intermediates; Le Bettex, for beginners; Mont Joly, for strong skiers; and Mont d'Arbois, for intermediates. Its lifts link to 185 km of pistes in the Évasion Mont-Blanc ski area.
- How do we get to Saint Gervais And Saint Nicolas from the UK?
- Fly to Geneva Airport (GVA), then it's about 1 hour 10 minutes by road (85 km). The nearest railway station is Saint-Gervais-les-Bains-Le Fayet.
- How much is a lift pass in Saint Gervais And Saint Nicolas?
- An adult one-day Évasion Mont-Blanc pass costs €65 for 2026/27.
- When is the ski season in Saint Gervais And Saint Nicolas?
- The season runs mid-December to early April.
- Where are the best places to eat in Saint Gervais And Saint Nicolas?
- Well-known places to eat include Le Galeta (Saint-Gervais Village), L'Épicerie de Véroce (Saint-Nicolas-de-Véroce), La Folie Douce (Mont d'Arbois) and Le Sous-Chef (Saint-Gervais Village).
- Is Saint Gervais And Saint Nicolas good for families?
- Yes. Excellent beginner zones at Le Bettex and a welcoming, authentic town atmosphere.
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