Your Summer Apartment in Saint-Gervais – Tour du Mont Blanc & Hiking
Spend the summer at the foot of Mont Blanc. Le Refuge opens onto St Gervais' hiking trails and the Tour du Mont Blanc (TMB), with a private garden to enjoy the cool mountain evenings after a day on the trail.
The ideal base for a mountain summer
Summer in St Gervais means the mountains without the heatwave: long days hiking with Mont Blanc in view, trails leaving from the doorstep, and that cool alpine air returning every evening. From Le Refuge, the trails, the Tramway du Mont-Blanc and the village centre are all just minutes away. See our guide to summer activities for the full picture.
Back at the apartment, peace and quiet await in a real private garden: garden furniture, sun loungers and a barbecue for dining outside on long summer evenings. Private parking for bikes and gear, and space for up to 6 — perfect for families and groups of friends.
Comfort after the trail
A 3-star apartment with a private garden, garden furniture and barbecue: dishwasher, washing machine, oven, microwave, WiFi and TV. Two bedrooms and a sofa bed, sleeping up to 6.
Hiking, high peaks and fresh mountain air
A village resort in the heart of the Mont Blanc massif, where hiking, mountain biking, paragliding and thermal wellness fill the summer.
Trailheads within easy reach
The Mont Blanc tramway leaves from the Saint-Gervais station, and the Le Bettex cable car opens to walkers and mountain bikers in summer for easy access to the high trails.
A summer of hiking at the foot of Mont Blanc
Saint-Gervais-les-Bains is one of the finest gateways into the Mont Blanc massif, and an official stage town on the Tour du Mont Blanc (TMB). From the apartment, trails start right nearby: within minutes you can reach the paths climbing towards Bionnassay and its glacier, the Miage valley with its mountain torrent, or the Refuge du Nid d’Aigle, perched at 2,372 m. From easy family walks to serious high-mountain routes, there is something for every pair of legs.
Walks for every level
Families will love the gentle loops around the village, the Bonnant gorge and its Pont du Diable, or a night in a child-friendly mountain hut at the Nid d’Aigle. Experienced hikers can set off on the TMB stages and the Mont Blanc balcony trails.
- Families & beginners: village loops, the Bonnant gorge, a day walk to the Refuge de Miage.
- Keen hikers: the trail up to the Nid d’Aigle, the Mont Blanc balconies, Tour du Mont Blanc stages.
- High mountain: Bionnassay and the start of the Goûter route from the Nid d’Aigle.
The Mont Blanc tramway, a must
The Tramway du Mont-Blanc — France’s highest train, an electric cog railway — climbs from Le Fayet (580 m) up to the Nid d’Aigle (2,372 m) over 12.4 km of track, with stops at the Col de Voza and Bellevue. Its upper terminus is the start of the Goûter route, the normal climbing line up Mont Blanc. It is the easiest way to gain altitude for a high-level hike, or simply to admire the Glacier de Bionnassay with the children. In summer, the Le Bettex gondola also opens to walkers and mountain bikers, lifting you to the high trails with no effort.
Mountain biking, paragliding and outdoor fun
Beyond hiking, St Gervais offers a full spread of summer activities: mountain biking, e-biking and all-terrain scootering on waymarked routes, tandem paragliding flights taking off from Le Bettex and Mont d’Arbois facing the massif, a treetop adventure park, and swimming. Just 700 m from the apartment, the open-air pool and sports centre round out the hot days, while nearby lakes offer fishing and bathing. Our things-to-do page lists the best ideas of the season.
Wellness at the thermal baths
After the effort, Les Thermes du Mont Blanc in Le Fayet (5 km) are the place to unwind: warm pools, sauna, steam room, immersive grottoes and a waterfall set in a century-old thermal park. It is the perfect wellness break to recover after a long day on the trail, whether as a couple or as a family.
The private garden, your summer-evening HQ
Something you will not find in a hotel room: a genuine private garden with garden furniture, sun loungers and a barbecue. This is where summer evenings stretch out, in the cool mountain air, after a day on the trails. The apartment — a fully equipped 3-star, 43 m² two-bedroom flat sleeping up to 6 — has a dishwasher, a washing machine (very welcome after a hike), an oven, a microwave, WiFi, a TV and a private parking space for bikes and gear.
Why choose Le Refuge for your summer holiday
Our holiday apartment in St Gervais combines the calm of a real home, fresh mountain air and immediate access to the trails, the Tramway du Mont-Blanc and the thermal baths. Booking direct with Christine and Stéphane Lettoli gets you the best rate, with no platform commission — plus local tips for your hikes. Check our rates and the how to get here page to plan your stay; in winter the same flat becomes a ski apartment near the slopes.
Book your summer in Saint-Gervais
Availability, summer rates and hiking tips: contact Christine and Stéphane directly, with no commission.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to do in St Gervais in summer?
Hiking (the Tour du Mont Blanc, Bionnassay, the Miage valley, the Refuge du Nid d’Aigle), mountain biking and e-biking, paragliding, a treetop adventure park, swimming, and relaxing at Les Thermes du Mont Blanc. The Mont Blanc tramway and the Le Bettex cable car give easy access to the high trails.
Is it hot in St Gervais in summer?
St Gervais is a mountain village at altitude: days are sunny but evenings stay cool, which makes for pleasant nights. The apartment’s private garden is the perfect spot to enjoy that fresh alpine air at the end of the day.
Does the Mont Blanc tramway run in summer?
Yes. In summer the Mont Blanc tramway links Le Fayet (580 m) to the Nid d’Aigle (2,372 m), the starting point for many hikes and the Goûter route up Mont Blanc. It departs from the Saint-Gervais station, minutes from the apartment.
Is the apartment good for families and hikers?
Absolutely. It sleeps up to 6 (a double bed, bunk beds and a sofa bed), has a washing machine that is welcome after a hike, a private garden with a barbecue and private parking for bikes. St Gervais is a stage on the Tour du Mont Blanc, making it an ideal base.
How much is a week in summer?
Summer rates vary by period (July-August and school holidays). Contact us directly for availability and the best rate, with no platform commission.