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Things to see in Saint-Gervais-les-Bains (France): 153 places and when to go

Saint-Gervais-les-Bains is a town in France, and this site lists 153 places in and around it, mainly Mountains (104), Nature (94), Hiking (33). The best known are Dôme du Goûter, Aiguille de Bionnassay and Aiguille de Tré la Tête. The best time to come is July to September; also possible: October to June. In June there are 15 h 31 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 29. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.

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In a nutshell

Where
France · 45.8943, 6.7086
Places
153 places on this site, in the town and around it.
What people come for
Mountains (104) · Nature (94) · Hiking (33) · Snow (10) · History (8) · Temples (4)
Best time
July to September.
Also possible
October to June.
Nearest airport
LYS Colombier-Saugnieu, Rhône, 127 km as the crow flies
Highest point
Grande Bosse, at 4,513 m.

What to see in Saint-Gervais-les-Bains

The places in and around Saint-Gervais-les-Bains, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.

And the other 129, by what you come to do:

When to go to Saint-Gervais-les-Bains

The best time to visit Saint-Gervais-les-Bains is July to September; also possible: October to June. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.

  1. JanPossible8:51
  2. FebPossible10:07
  3. MarPossible11:37
  4. AprPossible13:19
  5. MayPossible14:44
  6. JunPossible15:31
  7. JulBest time15:12
  8. AugBest time13:57
  9. SepBest time12:18
  10. OctPossible10:40
  11. NovPossible9:12
  12. DecPossible8:29

Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight

In June there are 15 h 31 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 29. In July, 142 of the 153 places are at their best.

When to go to France in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.

Getting to Saint-Gervais-les-Bains

The nearest main airport is Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS, Colombier-Saugnieu, Rhône), 127 km as the crow flies. How to get around France (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.

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Other towns nearby

And all of France, in its country guide.

Frequently asked questions

What is there to see in Saint-Gervais-les-Bains?

The best known: Dôme du Goûter, Aiguille de Bionnassay, Aiguille de Tré la Tête, Aiguille des Glaciers, Tour du Mont Blanc. In all, 153 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.

When is the best time to visit Saint-Gervais-les-Bains?

July to September; also possible: October to June. In June there are 15 h 31 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 29.

How do you get to Saint-Gervais-les-Bains?

The nearest main airport is Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS), 127 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.

How do I add it to my trip?

Create a trip with Saint-Gervais-les-Bains as the destination and these 153 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.

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