Walking in The Alps...
Despite the huge range of summer activities on offer in the Alps, most visitors go for the walking. You don't have to be a budding Chris Bonington to enjoy the scenery, though.
Many of the chairlifts, cable cars and gondolas that shuttle skiers up the slopes of St Gervais and surrounding resorts also run in summer and there's a well-maintained network of hiking paths, mountain huts and cafes at the top, so there's plenty of easy rambling to be had. Good day walks can be done from the centre of the, but to make the most of your stay and the beautiful views we encourage you to access some of the high mountain hiking trails by cable car, railway and chairlift. If you don't want to go it alone, guided tours run daily by the local tourist association throughout the summer.
If it's Nordic walking you're after (think cross-country skiing without the skis or the snow), there are various specialist routes here, as well as designated Nordic walking parks. St Gervais is an ideal base for exploring the Alps on foot throughout the year!
Classic long-distance routes for more serious hikers include the Mont Blanc Trail, which passes through France, Switzerland and Italy as it circumnavigates western Europe's highest peak. You can follow the trail independently, or find people to compare blisters with along the way.
For more information about walks around St Gervais - get in contact with us...
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