St Gervais - Summer
Even more to do than in winter, blossoming flowers and great temperatures.
In summer, St Gervais is transformed from monotone beauty to an explosion of colour and life.
The village comes alive, restaurants tables are moved outside into the warm days and cooling nights, and the magnificent flowers set it all off.
As for things to do, there is an endless list of activities.
How about a week for the thrill seekers, with a different activity everyday:
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Paintballing in Passy - A tournament standard site, hosting Division 1 matches, come and feel the thrill of the battle against the best, or just against your friends. www.fizpaintball.com
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Mountain biking - with high-end hire shops in the village and at the top of the bettex lift, which takes you straight up to the slopes and routes, there is a huge amount of biking right on your doorstep. St Gervais is part of the VTT Diamant Vert circuit, which spans over 90km's of tracks, 11lifts, and 10 resorts. For more details of the routes and general information see www.diamantvert-vtt.com
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Go Karting - Experience the thrill of wheel-to-wheel racing in complete safety and under the watch of highly qualified staff. see www.kartingdumontblanc.com
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Canyoning - an exhilerating white water ride down gorges and waterfalls. You run or slide down wet slabs of rock, jump off blind escarpments, scramble up rocks, splash around in pools and abseil down drops.
- Via Ferrata - The first via ferrata ('iron roads' in Italian) was built in France in 1988, but over the last few years it has become very popular as people enjoy the chance to get up some serious climbs in safety. within a short drive from st gervais are a number of Via Ferrata routes.
St Gervais is also one of the very best bases for a week of climbing. Be it alpine or sport climbing.
Just a 5 minute walk straight from Etoile and Aravis down the beautiful gorge paths, you are met by a great crag, always empty and always challenging, or keep going all the way down to Le Fayet, a further 10 minute walk, and you come across a great wall for beginners and those in need of a gentle first day!
Head to Les Contamines and you are suddenly spoilt for choice, with over 125 sports routes, all bolted and safe, ranging from 4a to 7c.
Want to tackle some of the famous Chamonix valley ascents? its a mere 20 minutes away in the car.
Or for a more sedate week, opt for no plans, no schedule, no stress, just a week of bliss in a beautiful alpine town.
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Go for a day in charming Annecy.
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Go for a day in Chamonix and head up the Aiguille de midi to 3841m.
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Chill out at the outdoor swimming pool and crazy golf course.
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Have a game of tennis with a spectacular backdrop.
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Take a bike ride and a swim at beautiful Passy lake.
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Head up the Ski lifts and explore the beautiful pastureland.
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Treat your body to a day at the Health Spa.
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Indulge at the wide selection of Cafe's and restaurants.
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Explore the ultra-chic world of Megeve.
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Go horse riding in Les Contamines.
- Or just sit back and relax.