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2020 2021 WINTER CONTENTS 03 04 06 SAINT-GERVAIS THE THERMAL BATHS SKI FACTS & FIGURES SAINT-GERVAIS MONT BLANC THE EVASION MONT-BLANC 08 10 12 LES HOUCHES ACCOMMODATION EVENING ADVENTURES SAINT-GERVAIS & RESTAURANTS BENEATH THE STARS & THE MONT-BLANC WHAT’S NEW TRAMWAY THIS WINTER? 14 15 16 ENCOUNTER LOCAL HIGH LEVEL ATHLETES FAMILY MEN & WOMEN FROM SAINT-GERVAIS FUN 18 19 20 CULTURE EVENTS CONTACTS & HERITAGE AT THE SUMMIT & ACCESS 2 SAINT-GERVAIS FACTS & FIGURES 4 4808.72 M 2 5 779 2 SKI AREAS VILLAGES CULMINATING POINT PERMANENT RESIDENTS Evasion Mont-Blanc Le Fayet, Saint-Gervais, st and the summit of Mont-Blanc on 1 January 2020 Les Houches / Saint-Gervais Le Bettex and Saint-Nicolas NEARLY 500 KM 253 123 50 KM OF SKI SLOPES RUNS SKI LIFTS OF SIGNPOSTED TRAILS 445 KM Évasion Mont-Blanc 228 Évasion Mont-Blanc 108 Évasion Mont-Blanc 37 KM of snowshoe trails 55 KM Les Houches / Saint-Gervais 25 Les Houches / Saint-Gervais 15 Les Houches / Saint-Gervais 12.56 KM of ski-touring trails 6 500 YEARS 20 000 72 1 HOUR THE DURATION OF THE TOURIST BEDS PLACES TO EAT BY MOTORWAY JOURNEY OF SPRING WATER including 28 mountain from Geneva airport from Mont-Blanc restaurants to the Thermal Baths LABELS OF QUALITY New FAMILLE PLUS QUALITÉ TOURISME TERRE DE JEUX 2024 The guarantee of a friendly Quality control measures Recognition of the active contribution welcome and activities for local professionals in the aim of certain communities towards suitable for families. to continuously improve facilities the Olympic and Paralympic Games and customer satisfaction. in Paris 2024. ACCUEIL VÉLO STATION CLASSÉE DE TOURISME CLASSEMENT CATEGORIE 1 VILLAGE AMI ÉQUIPE DE FRANCE DE SKI The guarantee of a friendly The highest recognition in the ranking A guarantee of the quality welcome and quality services of tourist towns. of the services proposed A voluntary commitment for cyclists, along the cycle by the Tourist Office in the fields to support the French teams. paths. of hospitality, promotion and communication. 3 THERMAL BATHS SAINT-GERVAIS MONT BLANC Wind down and relax Enjoy a moment of well-being In Saint-Gervais Mont-Blanc, at the Thermal Baths Nestled at the heart of a 10-hectare wooded park, the Saint-Gervais we believe that the force Thermal Baths are the perfect place to indulge in a little pampering. Enjoy a day at the spa or enrol on a hydrotherapeutic treatment of water can move course in the millennial spring waters of Saint-Gervais Mont-Blanc. mountains. 1806 70 000 4 500 10 DATE OF CREATION VISITORS PER ANNUM SQ-M HECTARES OF PARKLAND SPRING WATER 60 + 30 1 RECOGNISED BY THE FRENCH MEMBERS OF STAFF DIFFERENT TREATMENTS CONCEPT STORE ACADEMY OF MEDICINE Teaser This winter is the promise of a new ephemeral range of gentle spa treatments and massages. New this winter The Mont-Blanc Baths, in constant evolution A trip to the thermal spa is the perfect reward after a day up the mountain. In constant evolution, the holistic spa circuit at the Mont-Blanc Baths boasts new sensory experiences and redesigned modules every season. The ideal place to relax and recharge your batteries in a unique location! 4 THERMAL BATHS SAINT-GERVAIS MONT BLANC Saint-Gervais Mont-Blanc, a registered trade mark Moisturizers, night creams, anti-redness treatment creams etc. have been available on the internet, at chemists and in drugstores since 2012. The restorative power of Mont-Blanc spring water combined with the anti-oxidant properties of alpine plants make this range of products suitable for all types of sensitive skin. Ingredients include linen, edelweiss, genepi, black elderberry, blueberry and fireweed. Quality charter CLICK HERE TO DISCOVER THE → 100% Mont-Blanc spring water ENTIRE RANGE → No phenaxyethanol → Made in France → Organic anti-oxidant alpine plants → Hypoallergenic → Paraben-free Concept-store: an experience in itself Located within the Baths, the concept store was inspired by the course of Mont-Blanc spring water. An experience in itself, a vist here is the opportunity to discover alpine plants and crystals. Open 7 days a week, the entire range of Saint-Gervais Mont-Blanc skin care products are available for purchase. Modern and eco-friendly Thermal Baths From the architecture of the building to the concept store, from the hydrotherapeutic cure treatments to the thermal spa, the Mont-Blanc Baths in Saint-Gervais are committed to the safeguard of the local environment. Awarded the “Biodivercity” and “Aquacert” certifications, the thermal baths recently invested in a geothermal system to heat the entire building and control the temperature of the indoor and outdoor pools. Economical, the new installation also prevents the release of approximately 200 tons of CO2 into the atmosphere! Other sustainable actions include the distribution of ecocups and reusable bags, the use of local suppliers, short-circuit products and new recycling facilities. 5 SKI THE EVASION MONT-BLANC One area, hundreds of possibilities! 228 400 + 108 850m 1 503m RUNS KILOMETRES OF SLOPES SKI LIFTS OF VERTICAL 2 353m ALTITUDE Partial opening: on 12th December 2020, depending on snow conditions. Official opening: everyday from 19th December 2020 to 11th April 2021, What’s new on the piste? depending on snow conditions. New novice ski area at 1,840 m altitude This winter, the ski-lift management company (STBMA) launches a redevelopment programme for beginners, at the summit of Mont-Arbois in Saint-Gervais. Learn how to ski and introduce your family to the sport in optimal conditions. 1.5 million euros are being invested to create a brand new, varied and progressive ski area dedicated to novice skiers. This new facility is easily accessible via the Bettex-Mont d’Arbois gondola which carries skiers and snowboarders to 1,840 m altitude. By undertaking this project, the ski lift management company (STBMA) aims to: • Create a novice ski area at altitude. • Guarantee optimal snow conditions on a busy area. • Enhance the panorama by using innovative landscaping methods. Top 5 benefits 1 CREA TION OF A SPECIFIC SKI AREA FOR NOVICE SKIERS AT 1,840 M ALTITUDE. 2 NEW FACILITIES FOR IMPROVED COMFORT AND SAFETY. 3 OPTIMIZA TION OF THE FLOW OF SKIERS AND PEDESTRIANS. 4 IMPROVEMENT OF THE LANDSCAPE BY REDUCING VISUAL IMPACT. 5 A CTIVE DEVELOPMENT OF A NEW “4 SEASONS” PROGRAMME. 6 Innovation on Mont d’Arbois 2 new ski lifts The environment at the heart in the pipeline of daily concerns The new novice ski area will be equipped For more than 10 years, the Saint-Gervais Mont-Blanc ski area with 2 innovative ski lifts! has engaged in an environmental approach aimed at reducing the ecological footprint of its daily activity on the surrounding The present drag lift (TS du Col) will be replaced natural environment. by a faster and safer system. A little further up slope, a covered magic carpet will be installed. A constant concern to enhance the natural Zoom in… environment has led the STBMA to innovate its landscaping. The magic carpet will be The Mont-d’Arbois development project adheres semi-buried in the mountainside. This method to specific sustainable development plans, of installation, the first of its kind, will significantly integrating environmental technology and reduce the visual impact of this new lift. The lift an improved approach to landscaping. itself will provide access to a new novice ski area Recent actions include a pre-project impact study, with a constant and very gentle 9% gradient. environmental monitoring during construction, an adaptation of ground work to favour a return to alpine pasture, natural revegetation using local hay and the creation of a hibernaculum. The Joux mountain lake is a perfect example of an eco-friendly Save the date! development project in collaboration with the resort and local farmers. This 35,000 m3 lake serves a triple purpose: to control How do the ski lifts work? Why is this new facility the provisions of water for snowmaking, to encourage the use unique? Take part in the official opening of this historical alpine pasture and to develop agrotourism. on Saturday 16th January 2021 and discover behind the scenes! Improved mobility and customer CLICK HERE FOR A VIRTUAL service in Saint-Nicolas de Véroce TOUR OF THE SKI AREA A shuttle bus service in Saint-Nicolas now carries skiers to the foot of the new Chattrix chairlift. Extremely successful last winter, this new improved service promises: • Fast and free access to the new Chattrix chairlift. • More space on the Chattrix car park. • R eduction of the environmental impact associated with the use of personal vehicles. New at Chattrix To further improve facilities for our customers, connected ski lockers will be available at Chattrix this coming winter season. 7 LES HOUCHES SAINT-GERVAIS & THE MONT-BLANC TRAMWAY Take the time to enjoy an authentic experience The ski area 55 15 900m KILOMETRES SKI LIFTS OF VERTICAL OF SKI SLOPES Partial opening: on weekends from 21st November onwards. Full area open: everyday from 19th December 2020 to the end of the season, depending on snow conditions. Save the date! On the 30th & 31st January 2021, the famous Kandahar Alpine Ski World Cup will take place on the Saint-Gervais/Les Houches ski area. Take a famous train towards a mythical summit Since 1909, visitors have been riding the Mont-Blanc Tramway to admire the highest peak in Europe. All aboard Purchase a daily or weekly ski pass for Les Houches/Saint-Gervais and enjoy free access to the TMB between Saint-Gervais Le Fayet and Bellevue! Feature Why not take part in clearing snow from the tracks? Interested?