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.
From 88€ per person
Paragliding experience
Summer and winter, two-seater flights from Saint-Gervais. Different circuits available, from 15 to 50 minutes of flight.
From 55€ per person
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.
From 200€ / person
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.
From 315€ per person
Hot air ballooning over the peaks
Embark on an unforgettable journey to the highest Alpine peaks. Depending on the weather conditions.
LE SCHUSS – PLATEAU DE LA CROIX
Casual, family-style self-service restaurant. Traditional and French dishes of the day. Continuous service from 11.30 am to 3.30 pm.
Access: Car or pedestrian
REFUGE DE PORCHEREY
Panoramic views of the Mont Blanc massif and its delicious cuisine. An invitation to conviviality.
Access: Pedestrian only
LA FERME D’ERNESTINE
Open every day in summer and winter, offering Savoyard specialities with a panoramic view of Mont Joly, the Dômes de Miage, Aiguille de Bionnassay, Mont Blanc and the Aiguille du Midi.
Access: Pedestrian only
REFUGE DU MONT-JOLY – L’ÉPAULE
Located at 2000m, a traditional setting offering local specialities. Large south-facing terrace.
Access: Pedestrian only
SOUS LES FREDDY’S – MONT D’ARBOIS SAINT-GERVAIS
Simple and authentic, a unique menu offering potato fritters accompanied by a platter of local charcuterie and cheese.
Access: Pedestrian only
REFUGE DE MIAGE
A stopover on the famous Tour du Mont Blanc, its location is ideal for a family day out, offering several hiking possibilities for all levels of walkers.
Access: Pedestrian only
REFUGE DU NID D’AIGLE
Near the arrival of the Mont Blanc Tramway at 2,372 m, facing the Pointe Percée, the highest point of the Aravis massif, and dominated by the Aiguilles du Goûter and Bionnassay, this terrace is ideal for contemplation.
Access: By the Mont-Blanc Tramway
REFUGE DE LA BALME
Located in the heart of nature in the Contamines-Montjoie nature reserve, in the direction of the Bonhomme pass. The establishment is rustic, which gives it its charm.
Access: Pedestrian only
REFUGE DES PRÉS
Contemplate the sublime panorama from a deckchair or enjoy a delicious gourmet break at any time in this recently renovated refuge.
Access: Pedestrian only
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
Alpine walks
From the hotel or within a few minutes’ drive, there are many walks to choose from. Duration and difficulty of different levels.
Accompaniment of a guide possible: from 170€ / half day – 285€ / day
Golf
At the Mont-d’Arbois in Megève or in Chamonix with licence, two 18-hole courses facing the mountains.
Weekly rate: 70€
Weekend rate: 90€
Tennis
At the Saint-Gervais sports centre, six tennis courts are available: quick or clay, booked by the hour.
Quick court 1h: 16€
Clay court 1 hour: 22€
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
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).
From 40€/person
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
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.
From 560€ for a half day with guide
Canyoning
3 different possible sites accessible from 10 years old for one of them.
From 195€ per person
Scooter
Scooter trip with a guide lasting 2.5 hours, from 12 years old and at least 1.40m tall, from 195€ plus scooter hire cost of 40€ per person.
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).
From 27 €
Horse-drawn carriage
A walk with family or friends, snuggled up under a blanket, through the streets of Megève in winter… pure bliss!
1 run: 8 €
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
From 73€ per person
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.
Roundtrip ticket from 39€ per person
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.
Roundtrip ticket from 37€ per person
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.
From 66€ per person
QC Thermes Chamonix
A sensory journey inspired by the surrounding nature. High quality facilities for a real disconnection. Wellness lunch available on site.
From 49€
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.
From 135€ to 170€ per person
Yoga
Discover our different yoga workshops: vinyasa yoga and hatha yoga.
60 minutes : 135€ per person
75 minutes: 150€ per person
90 minutes: 170€ per person