St Gervais les Bains Rhone - Alpes
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Saint-Gervais-les-Bains is a town
in the Haute-Savoie department of the Rhone Alpes. It is a picturesque
Savoyard spa and old market town, and is a well-known skiing
resort, located only one hour from Geneva. To access the ski
area, the Mont Blanc Tramway departs from Le Fayet station and
reaches the Nid d'Aigle station at the Bionnassay glacier at
an altitude of 2372 m. The Ligne de Saint Gervais - Vallorcine
departs from Le Fayet station and takes you to Chamonix and across
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Places to visit in Rhone - Alpes |
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The two important geographical features
in this region give it its name, the river Rhone and the Alps.
Within the Rhone-Alpes lie the departments of Loire, Rhone, Ain,
Haute-Savoie, Savoie, Isere, Drome and Ardeche. Lyon is the region's
largest city with its great museums and fine Renaissance buildings.
To the north are the famous Beaujolais vineyards, to the south
chateaux and ancient towns dot the landscape, to the west the
Ardeche offers rugged wilderness, canoeing and climbing while
the Alps are a favourite destination for sports enthusiasts. |
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Where is St Gervais les Bains? |
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St Gervais les Bains is about 878
kms from Calais and the ferries.
St Gervais les Bains is about 832
kms from Caen and the ferries.
St Gervais les Bains is about 601
kms from Paris.
By Air - There are international airports at a number of
the country’s major cities. Paris
Charles de Gaulle International Airport is located 15 miles northeast
of Paris. Paris Orly International Airport
is located south of Paris. On the west coast of France is Bordeaux
International Airport. Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport
is in the centre of France. Nice airport is on the south coast
of France. Perpignan is on the French / Spanish border.
By Ferry - Brittany Ferries - Portsmouth to Cherbourg - Caen
and St. Malo - Poole to Cherbourg - Plymouth to Roscoff. From
Ireland Cork - Roscoff. P&O Ferries - Dover to Calais - Portsmouth
to Bilbao in Northern Spain.
By Train - TGV trains connect the main french cities and their
international airports.
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Holiday homes accommodation in/close to St Gervais
les Bains Rhone - Alpes
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Sleeps 15.
Approx. 2,5km from the ski lift, 2,4km
from the centre and 750m from the ski bus stop lies this unique
15-pers. chalet. The chalet has a studio with 1 single bed and
a double sofa bed on the ground floor. Kitchenette and a bathroom
with shower and toilet. Indoor passage to the first floor. The
entrance, as well as the hall, toilet, living room with TV, double
sofa bed and dinner table are on the first floor. Fully equipped
kitchen with a/o bar, dishwasher and microwave. There is a separate
room with washing machine and dryer.
Sleeps 6. This apartment complex is situated in Mégève,
a lovely winter sport village in the Haute-Savoie near the Mont
Blanc Massive. It is a true paradise for lovers of winter sport.
Whether you like skiing, cross country skiing or making walks
in the snow, Mégève offers a varied programme of
winter sport activities. The residences are built in the typical
Savoie style and are ca. 1,5 from the town centre. Your apartment
is situated in the residence of Le Gollet or a comparable residence.
In Le Gollet you can enjoy a spa and sauna (both against payment).
Your apartment has a balcony. The reception can lend you a raclette
or a stone grill, but you had better be quick because they are
highly in demand! The interior of the accommodation can differ
slightly from the pictures. However, the level of comfort is
as described.
