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\n A local resident shares her views on the two opposing visions – Savoie and Haute-Savoie – for the French Alps.
\n ADVERTISEMENTSpruce and fir trees tremble along the ravine\u2019s edge, their branches heavy with rain\u2014the rushing waters of the Bonnant River snake beneath the Vall\u00e9en gondola some 200 metres below. The view makes my head spin.Few have seen this perspective until now \u2013 unless perhaps they\u2019re paragliding. The valley below leads to Geneva, past the rugged cliffs of the Fiz Mountains, the Quatre T\u00eates of the Aravis Range looming above the town of Sallanches, and the sparkling waters of Lake Passy, where I took my last chilly dip in September. In the opposite direction lies the iconic Mont Blanc.The Vall\u00e9en, the sweeping cable car that now connects the French Alpine town of Le Fayet at 581 metres to Saint-Gervais-les-Bains at 807 metres, has changed all that, providing views over forested slopes, distant valleys, and plateaus. For Saint-Gervais, located in Haute-Savoie, this is a significant step into modern mountain tourism.Today, I get to loop the trails of the Bonnant Gorge on my new mountain e-bike. Charging down the mountainside through towering forests and alpine meadows, weaving between chalets and circling the lake, I can now simply take the lift back up to Saint-Gervais \u2013 the town I\u2019ve called home for several years.But the Vall\u00e9en isn\u2019t just about panoramas. Together with two other new transport systems \u2013 the updated Alpine gondola linking Saint-Gervais to the \u00c9vasion Mont-Blanc ski area with its 400km of slopes, and the wastewater-powered Ascenseur des Thermes funicular connecting the town centre to its historic thermal baths \u2013 Saint-Gervais is becoming a symbol of sustainable four-season tourism.Le Fayet to the peaks using scenic, sustainable transportIn operation since September, the Vall\u00e9en gondola has already become a favourite with locals and visitors alike. With its year-round schedule, five-minute journey time, and 8pm closing time, the gondola is cutting local traffic and making journeys far easier – whether that’s to work, the thermal baths, or the ski slopes.If you’re a skier arriving by train at Le Fayet then you can reach the heart of the \u00c9vasion Mont-Blanc via the Vall\u00e9en gonodola, which links to the Alpin gondola, taking you to Saint-Gervais\u2019 mid-station, the Bettex, at 1,400 metres.This ski area includes Saint-Gervais-les-Bains, Meg\u00e8ve, which most recently featured in the Netflix show ‘Emily in Paris’, as well as Les Contamines-Montjoie, Combloux, and La Giettaz.Or from La Fayet or Saint-Gervais, take the Mont Blanc Tramway \u2013 one of the highest cogwheel trains in France \u2013 to Les Houches. Part of the larger Chamonix Valley this is another eco-considerate transport offering. Nature benefits too: these updates are projected to cut CO2 emissions by 15 per cent and reduce local road traffic by 25 per cent, eliminating up to 15,000 vehicle trips annually. ADVERTISEMENTSaint-Gervais Mont-Blanc is now the only French mountain resort to offer train and cable car access from major European railway lines, all year round.Tradition meets innovation in Saint-GervaisAs a resident of Saint-Gervais, I\u2019ve seen how these transport innovations are part of a broader trend towards greener tourism. The Ascenseur des Thermes is a marvel of modern engineering designed by British engineer Micha\u00ebl Farme. Powered by a counterweight of 1,200 litres of wastewater, this funicular is functional and completely eco-considerate.The timings of the funicular have also been a game-changer. Operating until 11 pm each night means Saint-Gervais\u2019 restaurants and bars are now open to evening visitors without requiring a car to arrive \u2013 a boost for the town\u2019s economy and culture.ADVERTISEMENT\u201cThis isn\u2019t just about transport \u2013 it\u2019s about reimagining mountain access for future generations,” explains Jean-Marc Peillex, Saint-Gervais-les-Bains’ mayor. “We\u2019re proving that innovation and environmental responsibility can go hand in hand.\u201dThese projects are in line with Haute-Savoie\u2019s strategy of prioritising sustainability, wellness, and cultural tourism over the mass-market ski resorts that dominate its sister region, Savoie.The difference between the two departments was laid bare this year with the dissolution of the Savoie Mont Blanc Tourisme agency. After 18 years of promoting both Savoie and Haute-Savoie as a single Alpine destination, the two departments have gone their separate ways.Savoie, home to the big resorts of Tignes and Les Arcs, is relying on its ski heritage. ADVERTISEMENTHaute-Savoie, which includes Chamonix, Annecy, Les Gets, and Morzine, is, on the other hand, diversifying. With many wellness and gastronomy offerings, you’re encouraged to stay longer and can also visit year-round.For me, Saint-Gervais embodies this philosophy. While skiers come to its slopes, spa seekers are drawn to its thermal waters, flowing at 39\u00b0C and offering everything from wellness retreats to dermatological treatments. The town\u2019s Belle \u00c9poque architecture, cultural festivals like La Foire Agricole, and gastronomic highlights \u2013 including the Michelin-starred Serac, the charming Ferme de Cupelin, and the slope-side \u2018Le Boitet\u2019 by Michelin-starred chef Emmanuel Renaut \u2013 add to its year-round appeal.ADVERTISEMENTAlpine rivalries go back a long waySaint-Gervais\u2019 efforts to assert its identity haven\u2019t been without drama. A long-standing rivalry with neighbouring Meg\u00e8ve flared up earlier this year when mayor Peillex accused Meg\u00e8ve\u2019s mayor of trying to annex parts of Saint-Gervais, including Mont d\u2019Arbois, to extend its ski domain. Peillex jokingly threatened to consult Donald Trump on building a border wall, but beneath the quip lies a real debate about governance, land use, and revenue sharing in the Alps.The dispute highlights the challenges of competition and collaboration in the region. They may share the same ski terrain but the towns have different visions: Meg\u00e8ve is focused on luxury and exclusivity, while Saint-Gervais seeks out accessibility and sustainability.Feeling at home in Haute-SavoieAs a Saint-Gervais resident, I\u2019m grateful for the town’s authenticity. I\u2019m not a fan of purpose-built mega-resorts with brutalist architecture, and a population that ebbs and flows like the nearby Arve River.ADVERTISEMENTHere, it\u2019s a living, breathing community. Even as a Brit, there\u2019s a good chance of improving one’s French in the \u2018Three Mousquetons\u2019 or \u2018Nordique\u2019 bars – though watching France v England in the Football World Cup and Six Nations games is always tense!We also have local artisan beer and spirit producers, a vibrant farmers\u2019 market, and a great food scene that\u2019s less expensive than nearby Meg\u00e8ve.For me, I like the the year-round appeal: Skiing in winter, and then the rest of the year heading out on mountain biking trails, open-water swimming, climbing, trail running and, of course, enjoying the iconic La Folie Douce by the Mont-Joux chair lift. And after a long day outdoors, there\u2019s nothing better than relaxing in the thermal baths.ADVERTISEMENTWhile Saint-Gervais leads the way in sustainable tourism, it remains true to its soul, which is a rare thing in the modern Alpine landscape. Whether you come for the slopes, the spas, or just to breathe in the mountain air, you\u2019ll find a place that\u2019s as old as it is new.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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