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Can I just come for a short break? |
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Yes, you can come for 1 night to as many as you like. We offer b/b, h/b or room only accommodation. We also have a number of self catered apartments in St.Gervais if the hotel can not meet your holiday timings. Email or contact us for further details. |
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Do you provide airport transfers? |
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Yes we provide an airport transfer service from Geneva or Chambery airports. The prices are on our website. The typical journey time is 55 minutes for Geneva and 80 mins for Chambery. Your party is met at the arrivals gate. |
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What is the most convenient airport to fly to for St. Gervais? |
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Geneva is closest and well served from the UK. Other possible airports are Lyon and Chambery. These are a little further away but clients have used then successfully. |
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Is it possible to drive to St. Gervais from the UK? |
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Yes, the typical journey time is 8-9 hours from Calais using the toll autoroutes. |
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How far is the hotel from the ski lift? |
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We are 600m from the ski lift. You can either walk to the lift (6mins max) or the resort ski bus stops directly outside the hotel. |
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What level of ski / boarding ability is St.Gervais best suited to? |
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St. Gervais is suitable for all levels from beginner to intermediate to advanced. With over 500Km of piste plus Vallée Blanche, ski touring and a collection of beautiful alpine villages dotted across the hillside, it makes for a superb winter sports location. |
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If I want to do the Vallée Blanche, will I need a guide? |
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It is recommended that you have a qualified guide for all off-piste skiing. We can recommend and arrange for a guide in advance of your trip. |
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How much is the ski pass? |
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A “6 Day Evasion Mont Blanc” adult ski pass is €162 for the 2006/7 season. This is the recommended pass for skiers/boarders spending a week at the resort and gives access to over 500Km of piste. |
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Can you arrange for my ski pass in advance? |
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Yes we can. If you let us have a passport-style photograph in advance, we will buy your passes prior to your arrival. |
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How much is ski/board hire and can you arrange it for me? |
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Typical cost for a week’s hire of skis and boots is 120€ (£80).
We can arrange for your ski, board and boot hire. Also, for anyone needing lessons or guiding, we can help arrange them long before your arrival in resort.
We work with an excellent hire shop 50m from the hotel. All the equipment is of an extremely high quality and current technology.
Tel: 0033 (0)450 47 78 10. |
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Is there anything to do for non-skiers in St. Gervais? |
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Yes, lots! St. Gervais has a health and beauty spa, mountain railway, ice rink, swimming pool, casino, shopping, bars and restaurants. You can also try your hand at snowshoeing, sleigh rides or sightseeing.In the summer there are nearby lakes, walking and trekking plus a children's tree top adventure park. |
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How far are you from the town centre? |
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We are in the town centre. |
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Do you have any parking? |
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Yes, the hotel is directly opposite a large public parking area and it is free to park. Just ask at the hotel for a free parking disc. |
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Can I reserve the whole hotel for a large party? |
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Yes, you can reserve the whole hotel for the exclusive use of your party. Remember, we also have a number of apartments where additional party members can stay if required. Please email or call us for details. |
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Some of my party have special dietary requirements, will they be catered for? |
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Yes, please advise us of any specific dietary requirements at the time of booking. We can confirm our ability to cater for them at that time. |
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What star rating and comfort level is the Hotel Le Regina? |
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The hotel is a traditional French 2 star hotel. We have updated the interior with all rooms having ensuite bathrooms (shower or bath), in-room dvd players, UK Satellite TV in the lounge and new beds and bedding. We aim for a higher standard of cuisine, comfort and service than is usual for a hotel with 2 stars. |
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