Apartment Gervais

This beautiful apartment is located in the heart of Val d’Isere, one of the most famous ski resorts in the world, with easy access to both the slopes and resort centre.

Easily accessible by car and plane, the closest airports to the resort are Lyon and Geneva, both of which are around a three-hour drive away. Once at the airport, you can drive directly to Apartment Gervais in a rental vehicle, make arrangements for a private transfer, or hop on one of the many shuttle buses that run throughout the day. Alternatively, visitors can take the train to Bourg-Saint-Maurice, which is only 30 minutes away from Val d’Isere by bus or taxi.

Once settled in, you’ll find that the apartment’s location is perfect for ski enthusiasts as it is just a few steps away from the slopes. The nearest ski lift is just steps away and provides direct access to the Espace Killy ski zone, a sprawling network of pistes that spans 300km.

Aside from skiing, Val d’Isere offers a range of other winter activities to experience. You can go snowshoeing through the forest, take to the ice at the local ice rink, or explore the snowy terrain from the back of a snowmobile.
The resort also has a vibrant après-ski scene, with numerous bars and restaurants offering delicious food and drinks.

Away from the mountain, the main village offers a range of shops, restaurants, and bars to explore, while the famous apres-ski turns Val d’Isere into a town that never sleeps thanks to its lively parties and live events.

Read more about Val d'Isere

Val d’Isere is the oldest of the French ski resorts and a gleaming icon at the end of the valley where the residential town lies. Surrounded by what is arguably some of the most beautiful mountain landscape in the world, the chalet village is centred around a charming baroque church. It’s a lovely place for wandering, taking in the cosy atmosphere and spending quality time with your favourite people.

Val d’Isere is composed of three skiing sections. These are La Daille, Val d’Isere centre and Le Fornet, all of which are linked by a free shuttle service. Alongside Tignes, the resort is part of a wider ski area known as Espace Killy, and a lift pass will get you access to its entirety. Ski season in both resorts stretches as long as May. 

Thanks to its high altitude, Val d’Isere is probably your most snow sure option for skiing in the French Alps. The village rests at 1850 metres and its peak on top of the La Grande Motte glacier is 3456 metres high. Sixty per cent of the resort’s pistes are set above 2200 metres, meaning that the skiing is consistently good but on rare occasions, bad weather can cause the slopes to close. It’s also important to keep in mind that Val d’Isere isn’t the best choice if you’re just finding your feet on the snow, and beginners may well find themselves challenged. On the flipside, Val d’Isere is one of the top choices for experienced skiers and snowboarders, with plenty of challenging black runs (such as the iconic Face the Bellevarde, where the 1992 Olympic men’s downhill was run).

And to go with some of the most exciting and picturesque skiing in France, down in the village you’ll find some amazing bars and restaurants. What better way to celebrate conquering that tricky black run than by indulging in some equally entertaining après-ski? On the mountain itself, you can start your evening with DJ’s and live music at La Folie Douce until the lifts close and then work your way into town.