Welcome to 'La Vieille Ferme', in St Gervais Mont Blanc

St Gervais les Bains chalet rental - Our chalet, surrounded by the mountains
St Gervais les Bains chalet rental - Our chalet, surrounded by the mountains
Nightly Rate (GBP) £72 - £74
Weekly Rate £410 - £430
  • Bedrooms5
  • Sleeps14
  • 5 Bathrooms

Photos and Description of this St Gervais les Bains holiday chalet
Our catered chalet sleeps up to 14 guests in 5 bedrooms, with 5 bathrooms.

'La Vieille Ferme ' is an authentic savoyard farmhouse, originally built in 1860, beautifully restored and modernised. Situated overlooking the spa village of St.Gervais, there is a stunning view of the Mont Blanc and the Chaine de Fiz. In winter, we ski St Gervais, Megève, Combloux, Les Contamines and Le Giettaz, 420kms of local pistes all on the one 'Evasion' pass. In summer, the Mont Blanc massif offers some of the best walking in the world, as well as a vast range of activities for all the family.

In the winter months we run long weekend skiing holidays, as well as short break skiing holidays. In summer our long weekend walking breaks are increasingly popular. We are only a fifty minute transfer time from Geneva airport, which means that you can easily be in the mountains within three hours of leaving the UK! Geneva airport transfers, local transport (to the lift in winter, to walks in summer), and half board accommodation are included in our weekend prices.

St Gervais les Bains chalet rental - Our chalet, surrounded by the mountains

Our chalet, surrounded by the mountains

St Gervais les Bains chalet rental - Mountains and glaciers

Mountains and glaciers

St Gervais les Bains chalet rental - Take a tandem paragliding ride with Sam!

Take a tandem paragliding ride with Sam!

St Gervais les Bains chalet rental - We have loads of space!

We have loads of space!

St Gervais les Bains chalet rental - 'St Gervais' bedroom

'St Gervais' bedroom

St Gervais les Bains chalet rental - Several Via Ferrata in the vicinity

Several Via Ferrata in the vicinity

St Gervais les Bains chalet rental - A photographer's paradise

A photographer's paradise

St Gervais les Bains chalet rental - The lovely village of St Gervais

The lovely village of St Gervais

St Gervais les Bains chalet rental - Summer walking with stunning scenery

Summer walking with stunning scenery

St Gervais les Bains chalet rental - Mountain biking for beginners to experts!

Mountain biking for beginners to experts!

St Gervais les Bains chalet rental - Whitewater rafting on the Arve

Whitewater rafting on the Arve

St Gervais les Bains chalet rental - A fabulous walking area

A fabulous walking area

St Gervais les Bains chalet rental - Stunning views

Stunning views

St Gervais les Bains chalet rental - The summit of the Mont Joly in May

The summit of the Mont Joly in May

St Gervais les Bains chalet rental - Very good snow

Very good snow

St Gervais les Bains chalet rental - La Vieille Ferme in winter

La Vieille Ferme in winter

St Gervais les Bains chalet rental - Fabulous skiing

Fabulous skiing

St Gervais les Bains chalet rental - Fabulous spring snow skiing in April!

Fabulous spring snow skiing in April!

St Gervais les Bains chalet rental - Pistes for all levels of skier

Pistes for all levels of skier

St Gervais les Bains chalet rental - Excellent snowpark

Excellent snowpark

St Gervais les Bains chalet rental - Nearly empty pistes out of high season

Nearly empty pistes out of high season

St Gervais les Bains chalet rental - Good, easy off-piste skiing

Good, easy off-piste skiing

St Gervais les Bains chalet rental - Our chalet in winter with Mont Blanc beyond.

Our chalet in winter with Mont Blanc beyond.

St Gervais les Bains chalet rental - Off the shoulder of Mont Joly at St Gervais

Off the shoulder of Mont Joly at St Gervais

Nearest Airport : Geneva airport is only at 86 Kilometres
Nearest Train : St Gervais- Le Fayet at 6 Kilometres
Nearest Motorway : Le Fayet at 8 Kilometres
Nearest Beach : Mont Blanc Plage, Passy at 9 Kilometres
Nearest Ski : St Gervais at 2 Kilometres
Nearest Golf : Megève at 11 Kilometres
Nearest Restaurant : St Gervais at 2 Kilometres
Car: recommended

Located at the north entrance to the Val Montjoie, on the west side of the Mont Blanc Massif, St GERVAIS MONT BLANC has attracted tourists since 1806 to it's reknowned Spa Centre. It became a ski resort as well with the opening of the first cable car to the Bettex in 1936! It has stayed very French even into the Twenty First Century, and, despite a lot of recent British property investment, it remains a relatively undiscovered haven nestling between it's better known cousins, Chamonix and Megève. The main 'Voie Royale' climbers route and the summit of the Mont Blanc (4810 metres) are all in the commune of St Gervais and can be accessed by the world famous rack and pinion 'Tramway de Mont Blanc'. Above all, this a very friendly, Alpine 'living' village, not frequented by the package tour industry, with one of the prettiest skiing areas anywhere in the Alps, and superbly placed at the heart of one of the best walking regions in the whole of Europe!

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Changeover Day: negotiable

Rental rates for this holiday chalet in St Gervais les Bains, St. Gervais - Megeve area

Rental Basis:
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Rental rates quoted in:
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Name of Period Begins Ends Weekly Week
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SUMMER 2012 19 May 2012 25 May 2012 £410 £72 - £72 - - - 3 Nights
26 May 2012 1 Jun 2012 £410 £72 - £72 - - - 3 Nights
2 Jun 2012 8 Jun 2012 £410 £72 - £72 - - - 3 Nights
9 Jun 2012 15 Jun 2012 £410 £72 - £72 - - - 3 Nights
16 Jun 2012 22 Jun 2012 £430 £74 - £74 - - - 3 Nights
23 Jun 2012 29 Jun 2012 £430 £74 - £74 - - - 3 Nights
30 Jun 2012 6 Jul 2012 £430 £74 - £74 - - - 3 Nights
7 Jul 2012 13 Jul 2012 £430 £74 - £74 - - - 3 Nights
14 Jul 2012 20 Jul 2012 £430 £74 - £74 - - - 3 Nights
21 Jul 2012 27 Jul 2012 £430 £74 - £74 - - - 3 Nights
28 Jul 2012 3 Aug 2012 £430 £74 - £74 - - - 3 Nights
4 Aug 2012 10 Aug 2012 £430 £74 - £74 - - - 3 Nights
11 Aug 2012 17 Aug 2012 £430 £74 - £74 - - - 3 Nights
18 Aug 2012 24 Aug 2012 £430 £74 - £74 - - - 3 Nights
25 Aug 2012 31 Aug 2012 £430 £74 - £74 - - - 3 Nights
1 Sep 2012 7 Sep 2012 £410 £74 - £74 - - - 3 Nights
8 Sep 2012 14 Sep 2012 £410 £74 - £74 - - - 3 Nights

Additional information about rental rates

  • Prices shown are per adult per week sharing a twin or double room. For children sharing a room with two adults: 8-15 yrs old included= 25% off adult price. For under 16 yr olds sharing their own room, 10% off the adult price each. A single room supplement is base cost plus 35%. Our prices include six nights half board accommodation and one night Bed and Breakfast when you can sample one of our excellent local restaurants. Marie does a child friendly menu for the under fifteens earlier in the evening. Geneva airport transfers are also available.
  • Our Summer 2012 LONG WEEKEND & SHORT BREAK PRICES are as follows :

    £99 per person per night for a three night stay (minimum), (inclusive of transfers)
    £95 per person per night for a four night stay, (inclusive of transfers)
    £90 per person per night for a five night stay. (inclusive of transfers)

    Our Winter 2013 LONG WEEKEND & SHORT BREAK PRICES are as follows :

    £99 per person per night for a three night stay (minimum), (inclusive of transfers)
    £95 per person per night for a four night stay, (inclusive of transfers)
    £90 per person per night for a three night stay. (inclusive of transfers)


    These prices include transfers to and from Geneva Airport, half board accommodation, ( bed and continental breakfast, 3 course dinner with wine, apéritif before, tea/coffee after,) as well as transport to and from our local walks in summer, main ski lift in winter.
  • We have a no smoking policy in our chalet. All holidays start at 4pm on the day of arrival, and end at 10am on the day of departure. Sorry, but pets not accepted.

Accommodation and facilities for this holiday chalet in St Gervais les Bains in St. Gervais - Megeve area

Property Type:
  • chalet

Accommodation Type:
  • catered
  • bed & breakfast
  • guest house

Floor Area:
  • 320 m²

Location Type:
  • mountain
  • village

Theme:
  • activity
  • away from it all

General:
  • central heating
  • linen provided
  • staff
  • towels provided

Dining:
  • dining room
  • seating for 14 people

Bathrooms:
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • Mezzanine - Toilet, Bath with Shower
    Fiz - Toilet, Bath with Shower
    Refuge - Toilet, Bath with Shower
    Mont Blanc - Toilet, Bath with Shower
    St Gervais - Toilet, Shower Enclosure

Bedrooms:
  • 5 Bedrooms, Sleeps 14
  • Mezzanine - 1 Double Bed, 3 Single Bed
    Fizz - 1 Double Bed
    St Gervais - 2 Single Bed
    Refuge - 1 Double Bed, 2 Child Bed
    Mont Blanc - 1 Double Bed, 2 Single Bed
  • Although we have beds for 17 people, we only accept a maximum of 14, including children.
Entertainment:
  • CD
  • DVD
  • audio tape player
  • radio
  • satellite or cable
  • stereo system
  • TV

Internet Access:
  • wireless broadband
  • internet access

Outside:
  • balcony
  • garden
  • parking
  • terrace
  • 10 garden chairs

Suitability:
  • non smoking only
  • not suitable for elderly or infirm
  • wheelchair inaccessible
  • pets not allowed

Attractions:
  • theme parks
  • restaurants

Leisure Activities:
  • horse riding
  • walking
  • scenic drives
  • sight seeing

Local Services & Businesses:
  • massage therapist
  • medical services
  • ATM/bank

Sports & Adventure Activities:
  • mountain biking
  • mountaineering
  • paragliding
  • ski
  • swimming
  • tennis
  • cycling
  • fishing
  • golf
  • whitewater rafting
  • golf pass optional
  • ski lift pass
  • ski pass optional
  • hiking
  • ice skating
  • mountain climbing
  • rafting

Notes: There are five guest bedrooms in the farmhouse which sleep up to 14 people in various combinations, from double rooms, to twin rooms, to bedrooms that will sleep parents and 2-3 three children. All five rooms have their own bathroom, four with baths, one with shower. Unusually, there is a separate dining room with a wood burning stove which is overlooked by two cozy mezzanine balconies, where one can relax with a book or listen to music. A large attractive lounge looks out on the Mont Blanc and the Domes de Miage. There is even a separate television room with satellite TV.

Further details for this holiday chalet rental in St Gervais les Bains, France

Your Hosts: Jeremy and Marie own « La Vieille Ferme » and are dedicated to meeting the needs and requirements of their guests. Marie is French and Jeremy is English, which combination we think gives us an openness to cultures and ideas (except during France/England Grand Slam Rugby matches), that makes the ambience convivial and welcoming. Jeremy is a great walking enthusiast and photographer and loves to share his knowledge of this area which he has been walking for more than twenty years. Marie has known the valley all her life, is an excellent cook and a very good skier.

Our Skiing Season: We are here to make sure that you have a skiing holiday sans souci (worry free). We pre-organise all your equipment hire, get all necessary ski lessons IN ENGLISH booked, help you buy your ski pass before you get here, pick you up at Geneva airport (transfer time 50 mins.!) if you choose not to drive, and generally make sure that you spend the maximum amount of time on the slopes enjoying yourselves. Personal service is what we are all about!

Our Summer Season: Perhaps even more active than our winter season, there are a myriad of activities for all the family. Walkers will find some of the best trails in Europe, as well as views you can only dream about. In May, June and September this is a hikers paradise; very few people about , generally excellent weather and loads of mountain animals to see. July and August are more family orientated months, with white water rafting, adventure parks in the trees, summer toboggan, para gliding, swimming, tennis, golf, mountain biking and much, much more.

We specialise in hosted long weekend walking holidays during the summer months. Our prices include Geneva airport transfers, transport to and from local walks, half board accommodation, and a picnic lunch to take on your walks. Jeremy's local knowledge is invaluable in helping you discover this walkers paradise over a long weekend!

Ski:

St Gervais Mont Blanc is part of the Evasion Mont Blanc ski area, with over 430 km of pistes on the one Evasion pass. This is a huge domain, but is very far from being a mass-tourism resort; it is definitely an area that has yet to be 'discovered'. Out of high season, (school holidays!), you can easily find you have the slopes and the lifts practically to yourselves- the pistes have been beautifully groomed just for you! The lift staff, mostly drawn from the local village communities, are friendly and helpful, making this, all in all, a very special place to ski. People who have discovered this area do not then want to go and ski anywhere else. This is traditional skiing at it's best.

Other Activities:

Summer tobogan, tree adventure parks, glacier walking

Learn more about this holiday rental at the owner's website:

Reviews for this holiday chalet rental in St Gervais les Bains, France

Welcome to 'La Vieille Ferme', in St Gervais Mont Blanc
average rating of 5.0 based on 2 reviews
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Welcome to 'La Vieille Ferme', in St Gervais Mont Blanc
http://www.holiday-rentals.co.uk/p8564
+33 (0)450-934673
St Gervais les Bains St. Gervais - Megeve area
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5

Comments from Owner Guestbook

Review Submitted: December 6, 2007 Date of Stay: December 2007
'A thousand thanks for a fantastic week! You have created a special place with a warm and welcoming atmosphere- we will be back! Thanks again for your patience, organisation, sympathy, excellent food and hospitality.' Lynn & Ken Davies, Brussels
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Welcome to 'La Vieille Ferme', in St Gervais Mont Blanc
http://www.holiday-rentals.co.uk/p8564
+33 (0)450-934673
St Gervais les Bains St. Gervais - Megeve area
Sheffield, UK
5

A real family welcome!

Review Submitted: July 12, 2009 Date of Stay: February 2008
Both before, during and after our trip, Jeremy was keen to help us with our enquiries and later to check on my sister's knee injury... 'these things happen' and it is the support (no pun intended) one receives at the time that makes all the difference. It was nice to meet Marie and the girls and whilst Marie prepared an excellent evening meal, the children played with our own kids ... of course, we adults just 'had' to partake in a pre-dinner drink... after all - it would be rude not too wouldn't it?

The chalet is tastefully done out, yet has all the practical facilities you should require. The only considerations I can recall are that it can be a little tricky to find - so have a good read of Jeremy's arrival instructions - and you will probably want a car,; also it has one, or two (depending which floor you're on) steepish flights of stairs... but this would not be a problem for most skiers and walkers.

On the whole, I'd definitely recommend it as a hillside retreat from which to explore the St Gervais area: the chalet is very nice indeed, but the welcome is even better!
Recommended for:  Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway
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