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Changeover day:
Flexible
Access:
Car advised Nearest amenities: 3 km
Notes:
No pets allowed Suitable for children No smoking at this property Self-catering
Home description
This comfortable, well equipped 50m2 apartment has a fully fitted kitchen which forms part of the open plan dining/lounge room.
The large bathroom with shower is deep enough to bath children and includes a heated towel rail.
Facing south, it has direct access to a large private garden, from where you can take in the stunning views of glaciated peaks and jagged mountain crags of the Mont Blanc range. The garden is fenced and therefore totally secure for children to play in.
Peace and tranquillity will be yours, as Le Bionnay is located in a quiet cul-de-sac in the hamlet of Bionnay. This sunny location is just a few minutes from the centre of St Gervais and the village of Les Contamines.
We do recommend a car for this location, although the nearest bus stop is just 2 minutes walk from the front door where buses can take you to either St Gervais or Les Contamines.
Le Bionnay
Double Bedroom
Lounge area
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The Rhone / French Alps / Haute-Savoie region
Skiing & snowboarding
St Gervais sits at the heart of the Evasion ski domain, providing a massive 500 km of pistes! St Gervais' ski area is linked with the neighbouring resort of Megève.
As well as great mountain terrain, St Gervais also boasts one of the region's best fun parks and well groomed half pipe. Extensive snow making facilities ensure that lower runs stay open late into the season.
Just two minutes up the road from St Gervais is the village and ski resort of Les Contamines, also covered on the Evasion ski domain pass. Whatever your standard, you'll enjoy skiing the Evasion ski domain and appreciate the short lift queues and empty runs.
Other winter sports
All variations of skiing are available from telemarking, cross-country, or even snow blading.
Snow shoeing is becoming a very popular way to explore the mountains in winter. There are many marked trails in the St Gervais valley, making it safe and easy for the first timer. Equipment hire is inexpensive and you don’t need any special tuition.
Ice skating. St Gervais has an Olympic standard indoor ice rink, while nearby Les Contamines has a classic outdoor rink. Ice hockey matches are a regular feature and it’s also possible to do a spot of curling.
If you've ever been tempted by the idyllic look of huskies pulling you in a sledge then a nearby Husky Dog farm offers just that. Or if you prefer it more motorized then try your hand at snowmobiling.
Winter climbing. Learn how to front point up a frozen waterfall, or climb snow encrusted couloirs. These and other courses such as an avalanche awareness or a glacier travel courses can be booked with English speaking high mountain guides.
St Gervais Les Bains area
Activities in the local area include:
Road & mountain biking - During the summer months, lifts will effortlessly carry you and your bike high into the mountains. It’s also possible to take bikes to the Col de Voza via the rack and pinion railway.
For road cyclists there are some excellent training rides within the valley with climbs and descents of varying severity. And from St Gervais it’s quite possible to take in classic Tour de France routes such as the Col de Aravis and Col de Colombiere.
Walking & climbing - St Gervais and the Mont Blanc region are at the very heart of the European mountaineering scene. Surrounded by many of the most famous peaks, there are spectacular views in every direction. You can walk alongside babbling brooks, make your way to alpine pastures, or head out for long and strenuous hikes to summits and ridges.
Within close proximity of St Gervais and Les Contamines are dedicated rock climbing area's with fixed protection and secure abseil points. There are easy climbs for beginners as well as more strenuous moves for the experienced rock jockeys.
For alpine climbers St Gervais is an ideal base from which to prepare for any of the areas classic climbs, including Mont Blanc itself.
Adventure - Within an hour of St Gervais are a number of via ferratta routes or local adventure parks where you can swing from tree to tree using a variety of ladders, nets, bridges, tight-ropes and aerial runways. Equipment and supervision are provided and there are dedicated parks for children too.
Swimming - St Gervais has an outdoor pool, or there is the lakes at Les Contamines which include a children's park, or the nearby Mont Blanc beach where you can swim and BBQ or hire pedalos with the dramatic Mont-Blanc as your backdrop.
Places to visit - Chamonix, just half an hour away, sits at the foot of Europe’s highest and most dramatic peaks. From there you can take a trip up Europe’s highest cable car to the summit of the Aiguille du Midi, taking you to the dizzying altitude of 3842 metres where the views are out of this world.
The town of Annecy is an hour away and can be reached by car or train. This chic medieval town sits on the shores of Europe’s cleanest and perhaps most beautiful lake. You can easily spend the whole day exploring its ancient streets and monuments, or just do a spot of shopping and discover its many cafés and restaurants. From the quay side you can hire pedalos and motor boats, or relax in the lakeside gardens.
For a truly international experience you could always pop over the nearby borders to visit Switzerland, or make a trip through the Mont Blanc tunnel to Italy for pasta and chianti in the picturesque town of Cormayeur.
Relaxation & health
Although mountain sports activities tend to dominate, there are many options for the less sporty, or for those who simply want to relax. All around are great spots for a leisurely picnic. Sit in an alpine meadow, admire the wild flowers, listen to the cow bells, enjoying your favourite book or just take in the views.
To really spoil yourself you could always take a trip to the thermal baths. Here you can receive a variety of health and beauty treatments in the world famous spa waters. The thermal baths also have an excellent swimming pool, as does St Gervais, where you can swim on your back looking up at Mont Blanc and the Dome de Miage mountains.
Massage, aromatherapy and beauty treatment sessions are available and can be provided in the privacy of your own apartment with qualified practitioners.
Fishing, golf, horse riding, white water rafting and canyoning are all available nearby, as are sailing and windsurfing. For the flight of a lifetime, why not book a tandem parapente flight, or light aircraft flight over the mountains.
St Gervais
The traditional Savoyard town of St Gervais, situated at 850 metre's altitude, boasts a long history as a leading alpine resort. The first ski lifts were installed in the 1930s and the renowned thermal baths have attracted visitors to their therapeutic waters since 1806.
St Gervais retains much of its original character and, unlike some purpose built resorts, you'll be in no doubt that you are nestling in one of France's historical alpine towns. As you would expect, there's a good selection of bars, restaurants, creperies and takeaways to tempt you, as well as several supermarkets for your everyday provisions. On Thursday the market comes to town where you will find all sorts of delicacies and local Savoyard fayre. A huge "Carrefour" hypermarket in the nearby town of Sallanches is also worth a visit.
St Gervais and the surrounding villages are steeped in local culture. There are some magnificent Baroque churches to visit as well as alpine culture and farm museums. In the last decade St Gervais has made quite a name for itself among lovers of the performing arts. Throughout the year the town plays host to all kinds of festivals, fetes and concerts, from rock and jazz to comedy and classical recitals. The town also has a cinema, a theatre and a nightclub.
St Gervais is also well equipped with all the facilities a resort town needs, such as a train station, sports shops, banks, dentists, doctors and pharmacists as well as regional product shops.
How to get there
-Geneva airport is only 1 hour away. Airlines that fly there include: www. easyJet.com from Luton, Gatwick, East Midlands, Liverpool, Bristol www.mytravellite.com www.BritishAirways.com www.Flybe.com from Southampton, Heathrow www.Swiss.com from Heathrow, London City, Jersey www.AerLingus.ie from Dublin www.Jet2.com from Leeds Bradford, Manchester
- AIRPORT TRANSFERS from www.ski-lifts.com Door-to-door minibus transfers. Around 40 Euros each way per person or www.sat-montblanc.com, Buses from Geneva. Around 30 Euros each way.
- CAR HIRE -Alternatively, cars can be hired from the airport. See airline-network.co.uk
- DRIVING - St Gervais is 8 hours drive from Calais
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Geneva: 80 km
Railway:
St Gervais Le Fayet: 8 km
Ferry:
Calais - 8 hours
Activities near St Gervais Les Bains
Sports: Ski resort location Tennis in town Horse Riding Golf within 30 mins drive Fishing
Great for: Walking holidays Rural / countryside retreats Beach or lakeside relaxation A winter sun break Cycling holidays
Sofabeds (1), Single beds (3), Double beds (1), Cots (1), Dining seating for 6, Lounge seating for 6, Sleeps maximum of 6
Other:
Linen and towels provided. Highchair available.
Outdoors:
Private garden, BBQ
Access:
Parking space
Further details indoors: * 4/6 person ground floor apartment * Set in an individual chalet * Located in quiet area outside St Gervais * Private Garden * Double bedroom * Twin bedroom (+ 3rd bed) * Double sofa bed in lounge * Shower room with sink & W.C * Baby cot & chair available on request * WIFI
Also included with this property are:
* Raclette set * Full sized oven and 4 ring gas hob * Selection of films in English * Ski locker * All bed linen, bath towels, tea towels provided
Further details
English-speaking representative on hand to answer any questions.
Conditions
* Enquire for late deals * All our prices and availability are kept up to date on our evasion74 website * Deposit at time of booking required £200/280 Euros * Balance required 8 weeks prior to arrival.
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NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.
Please note: 25 Euros of electricity is included in your week which is sufficient. Over and above this consumption, you will be charged at cost.
Guestbook for Le Bionnay
"Apartment was clean and fresh, just like it's stunning location. All expectations exceeded. The perfect place to escape to" Mr & Mr Neil W, Oxford, Relates to Le Bionnay
"The scenery at Les Contamines is really stunning and we simply never had to queue for a lift. It was especially nice not to be staying in a manufactured resort and St Gervais proved to be an excellent base for exploring the region on the days that we didn't ski" Nicholas Bulois, Paris
"An excellent relaxing holiday; not least because nothing seemed to be too much trouble for Greg and Sarah" Mr & Mrs Jordan, Walsall
"It was our first family holiday aboard and we found with your help we were able to enjoy lots of activities for both adults and children. We had a brilliant and very memorable holiday. Thank you" Mr & Mrs C Barco, Carterton
"..really impressed with the choice of terrain for skiing. There were loads of pistes to explore, enough to keep us both happy despite our very different levels of expertise" Anne Moorby, Paris
Greg and Sarah were great and very welcoming. Apartment was cosy and clean. Our whole family really enjoyed our say and can't wait to return! Watson family, Kent
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