Activities

To ensure that your stay is a special experience, the Armancette concierge can organise an array of exhilarating activities and excursions. Discover the glorious Alpine environment throughout the year, with a guide or on your own.

In the air

In the air

Paragliding experience

Paragliding experience

Summer and winter, two-seater flights from Saint-Gervais. Different circuits available, from 15 to 50 minutes of flight.

Panoramic flight over the Mont-Blanc massif

Panoramic flight over the Mont-Blanc massif

Take-offs throughout the day. Various tours available. From 20 to 40 minutes flight time, depending on weather conditions.

Panoramic helicopter flight over the Mont-Blanc massif

Panoramic helicopter flight over the Mont-Blanc massif

Take off throughout the day. Different circuits available, from 20 to 50 minutes of flight.
Reservation confirmed the day before according to weather conditions. Once the reservation is confirmed the day before, it becomes non-cancellable nor refundable.

Hot air ballooning over the peaks

Hot air ballooning over the peaks

Embark on an unforgettable journey to the highest Alpine peaks. Depending on the weather conditions.

Winter activities

Winter activities

Skiing

Skiing

Linking Megève, Combloux, Saint-Gervais and Les Contamines-Montjoie, the area offers 445 km of ski runs and 108 ski lifts.

Snow Hiking

Snow Hiking

For this activity, the signposted trails combine scenic beauty with a breath of fresh mountain air.

Ski touring

Ski touring

Grimpez observer la magnifique chaîne du Mont-Blanc à l’aide de peau de phoque !

Sleigh horse

Sleigh horse

Discover the pleasure of contemplation to the sound of bells, seated comfortably in a sleigh.

Electric scooter

Electric scooter

Experience the thrill of riding on snow safely and quietly on specially adapted circuits.

E-bike

E-bike

Discover or rediscover the pleasure of electric mountain biking with your family or friends on the snow!

Alpinism

Alpinism

Discover glacier and summit walking at altitudes of over 4,000 metres with a guide. The aim is to go beyond your limits and make progress in a wild and natural environment.

Aperigloo

Aperigloo

Come and enjoy an unforgettable and unusual experience. Let us guide you on snowshoes to the secret igloo, where you can share a convivial aperitif with family and friends, accompanied by delicious local produce.

Sledge

Sledge

The snow toboggan run in the heart of the forest! Almost 3000m long from the summit of Mont d’Arbois to the Princesse intermediate station. Laughter and fun guaranteed!

Cross Country Skiing

Cross Country Skiing

Try your hand at this popular sport, which is practised in snow-covered and groomed areas. Cross-country skiing is one of the five disciplines that make up Nordic skiing.

In family

In family

Horse-drawn carriage

Horse-drawn carriage

A walk with family or friends, snuggled up under a blanket, through the streets of Megève in winter… pure bliss!

4-season sled

4-season sled

Enjoy an unforgettable experience! Thrown at 36 km/h on a 715-metre run, treat yourself to a pure cocktail of strong sensations.
In Megève / Jaillet – From 3 years old

Aiguille du Midi, in the heart of very high mountain

Aiguille du Midi, in the heart of very high mountain

Come and enjoy the highest cable car in France! Easy access, a large parking lot awaits you at the entrance of Chamonix.

Tramway of Mont-Blanc

Tramway of Mont-Blanc

One of the last remaining highest cogwheel trains in France awaits you for a journey during which the Alpine landscapes and Mont Blanc are discovered.

Montenvers train and Mer de glace

Montenvers train and Mer de glace

This little train which takes visitors from the centre of Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to the site of the famous Mer de Glace is a must-see.

Wellness

Wellness

QC Thermes Chamonix

QC Thermes Chamonix

A sensory journey inspired by the surrounding nature. High quality facilities for a real disconnection. Wellness lunch available on site.

Thermal baths of Saint-Gervais

Thermal baths of Saint-Gervais

The journey of the thermal water of Saint-Gervais began 6500 years ago. It flows in the bowels of the famous Mont Blanc massif. A journey of several millennia enriches it with minerals and trace elements. Based on the properties of the thermal water, a wellness itinerary awaits you to offer you a break from the daily routine.

Yoga

Yoga

Discover our different yoga workshops: vinyasa yoga and hatha yoga.

Sporting activities

Sporting activities

Sports session with a coach

Sports session with a coach

In our fitness room or outside, a coach will adapt to your level and expectations for a personalised session.
On reservation according to availability

Golf

Golf

At the Mont-d’Arbois in Megève or in Chamonix with licence, two 18-hole courses facing the mountains.

Treetop adventure course

Treetop adventure course

In a green park, high up in the trees and on the rocks, 6 courses of different levels of difficulty. For all ages, from the budding adventurer to the seasoned sportsman.

Mountain biking – Electric or muscular

Mountain biking – Electric or muscular

Directly from the hotel, several circuits of different lengths and levels are available. “R-Bike” app available offering a selection of routes (under SAINT-GERVAIS/Mont-Joly Sport).

Water sports

Water sports

Enjoy a descent in the Arve river, 8 km course between Passy and Sallanches.
A wide range of activities: cano-raft, mini-raft, leisure rafting and hydrospeed.

Via ferrata of the Thermal Park of Saint-Gervais-les-Bains

Via ferrata of the Thermal Park of Saint-Gervais-les-Bains

Saint-Gervais Mont-Blanc has a great via ferrata which winds through the heart of the Bonnant gorges between the Thermal Park and the town of Saint-Gervais Mont-Blanc.

Canyoning

Canyoning

3 different possible sites accessible from 10 years old for one of them.

Scooter

Scooter

Scooter trip with a guide lasting 2.5 hours, from 12 years old and at least 1.40m tall.

Climbing

Climbing

At the Rocher d’escalade de la Duchère – 34 routes – Initiation and improvement with guide possible.
One of the most beautiful and vast climbing schools in Haute Savoie (170 m high, all levels).