Enjoy quick access to the slopes from this spacious property with a garden and home cinema
- Manor
- Cycle path adjacent, Village 400 m
- Walking distance to village & activities
- Terraces, balconies and garden
- Outdoor swimming pool (summer)
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Chalet Nivicare...
Set at the end of a quiet lane, Chalet Nivicare enjoys a peaceful, wooded setting, with wonderful mountain views and the sounds of the river.
This elegant and traditional house is, however, just a five-minute walk from the resort centre and ski lift, which leads to Le Bettex and, from there, to the vast Évasion Mont-Blanc ski area. The shuttle bus that runs through the valley stops just 500m from the door.
Outside the winter season, guests can enjoy the extensive network of cycle and walking paths that criss-cross this splendid region. Just 7km away, Lake Passy is the perfect spot for swimming, windsurfing, hiking or simply a family picnic with views of Mont Blanc.
If you fancy some pampering, head to the thermal baths at Saint-Gervais, which offer treatments and massages. The village also has an ice rink, a casino and a leisure centre.
After a day of activities in the mountains, you’ll be happy to return to the comfort of Chalet Nivicare, which is a delight at any time of year.
About the property…
Chalet Nivicare is an elegant five-storey house with seven bedrooms and four bathrooms. It includes a self-contained apartment and can comfortably accommodate up to 14 guests.
The ground floor features a home cinema with a sound system and a comfortable L-shaped sofa, as well as a laundry room with a washing machine and tumble dryer. There is also a ski room with a heated boot dryer, a large wine cellar, a WC, and a table football game. This floor opens onto a terrace with a table tennis table.
The first floor is dedicated to the open-plan living area. There's a beautiful, light-filled living room with a three-sided sofa in front of the fireplace, and a fully fitted kitchen with a large range cooker. The dining table takes centre stage in an elegant conservatory.
Outside, French windows lead from the living room onto a sunny terrace with a small table. A staircase leads down to the garden, where a dining table is set up under a pergola. At the far end of the garden, you’ll find the summer swimming pool, sunbeds and comfortable garden furniture shaded by a canopy.
On the second floor, there are two double bedrooms, each with an en-suite shower room with toilet and double washbasins, and a private balcony. One of them also has a desk. The final bedroom on this floor has bunk beds for two children. There is also a separate WC.
On the third floor, you will find three more bedrooms, which share a bathroom with a shower, bath and toilet. One double bedroom has a private balcony, whilst another double bedroom and a twin bedroom share a second balcony.
The separate apartment, which is separate from the main building, has a double bedroom, a shower room with a toilet, as well as a practical living area featuring a sofa, a television, a dining table for four and a fully equipped kitchen.
About the area…
Saint-Gervais, at the foot of Mont Blanc between Megève and Chamonix, is a traditional village combining heritage, nature, and wellness. Renowned for its thermal baths fed by soothing natural springs, it attracts families and guests seeking relaxation. Its lively centre, local shops, and Belle Époque architecture make it a charming destination, perfect for discovering the Mont-Blanc region.
In winter, skiers of all ages and abilities can enjoy the varied slopes in the Évasion Mont-Blanc ski area, which offers 400km of runs across Megève, Combloux, Saint-Nicolas-de-Véroce and Les Contamines. The Mont-Blanc glaciers provide a breathtaking backdrop, and experienced skiers can try the legendary Vallée Blanche descent from Chamonix. Other activities to try include snowshoeing, sledding, ice skating, and high-altitude hikes.
During the rest of the year, visitors flock to Saint-Gervais for its remarkable natural environment. Lake Passy, just a few minutes away, offers swimming, paddleboarding, and pedal boating. The Mont-Blanc Multipass provides reduced price access to summer lifts and activities in the area. Hiking, mountain biking, via ferrata, paragliding, the Mont-Blanc tramway, or farm visits are among the wide range of experiences guests can enjoy.
What next?
If you think Chalet Nivicare would be perfect for your next holiday in the mountains, check the availability calendar and book now. If you need time to check with family or friends before deciding, we can hold up to two weeks for you for 24 hours, with no obligation. But don’t wait too long – this elegant house is sure to attract plenty of attention.
Guest reviews
“A real gem in spring — we'd happily return at any time of year”
We came to Nivicare for a week in May, just the two of us, looking for somewhere quiet to slow down and explore, and it was exactly the right choice. With the snow gone, the whole valley opens up: we spent our days walking straight from the door, or driving around to lovely surroundings close by from Chamonix to Annecy.
The chalet is peaceful and beautifully kept, and after a day out it was the perfect spot to rest: coffee on the terrace, birdsong, and nothing but mountains and trees. We loved being able to walk into the village centre whenever we felt like a meal out or a stroll, then come back to complete calm.
“We'll absolutely be back!”
Five of us, including three teenagers, stayed at Nivicare for a week of skiing in March and we couldn't fault a thing. With everyone carrying gear, being able to walk straight to the Saint-Gervais / Megève slopes was a huge win, no shuttles, no parking stress, just skis on and go.
There was plenty of room for all of us to spread out, home cinema board games and table football for our kids so they never got bored! .
What really sold it for the whole family was how walkable everything is. We swapped a ski afternoon for the ice rink day and walked into the village centre for dinner that evening: easy. Snowed almost every day, true to the chalet's name.
“Thank you for a wonderful stay!”
We spent a week at Chalet Nivicare in March with our two children, and it was everything we'd hoped for. The location is unbeatable: we could walk to the ski lifts with our skis on, which made the morning routine so much easier with kids in tow. Coming home for lunch and heading back out was no trouble at all.
The chalet itself is warm and beautifully kept, and that view of the Mont Joly and the Dômes de Miage from the windows never got old, the kids loved spotting the peaks at breakfast. On our rest day we walked into the village for lunch then went down with the cable car to les thermes for a spa day, all without touching the car once.
Quiet, surrounded by trees, with the sound of the Bonnant nearby: it's a proper mountain retreat that still has everything within reach. We've already started planning next March.
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Features
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Amazing views
- Secluded location
- Child friendly
- Fireplace
- Terrace
- More
Inclusions
- Free WiFi
- Linen and towels provided
- Animals welcome
- Non-smoking rental
- More
- Check-in: after 16h00
- Check-out: before 10h00
Full list of features, inclusions, activities, nearby points of interest and special conditions:
Deposit
Book 8 weeks or more before your arrival date and pay only 25% to secure your booking.
The full amount of your rental is due 8 weeks prior to your arrival date
Cancellation
Standard option
- 100% refund up to 8 weeks before arrival
- No refund within 8 weeks of arrival
Koala Flex option
- 100% refund up to 8 weeks before arrival
- 90% refund between 8 weeks and 2 days before arrival
Please Note
The property’s private pool is open from 15 June to 15 September.
Before arrival, the property owners require all guests to complete a €1,000 security deposit card authentication for any damage or excess cleaning that may be identified after departure.
Every stay includes
WiFi
Local tips & concierge
Linen & towels
Sparkling cleaning
Location
Saint-Gervais
Holidaymakers have been flocking to this elegant spa town since the 1900s - and with good reason.
As the gateway to the Evasion Mont Blanc ski area, you’ve great access to more than 450km of well-groomed slopes, walking and bike trails, and at the end of the day you can unwind in the thermal baths, perhaps adding a spa treatment or two! Saint Gervais-les-Bains is a great choice for families too - the town has Famille Plus status, so there’s always something going on to keep children entertained.
Getting around
- Ski slopes
- 500 m
- Ski school
- 500 m
- Ski bus stop
- 500 m
- Town centre
- 400 m
- Supermarket
- 700 m
- Public bus stop
- 200 m
- Train station
- 500 m
- Cycle path
- 100 m
The OVO Network Review
Designed to comfortably accommodate up to 14 guests, Chalet Nivicare combines areas where you can get together with quiet corners, both indoors and outdoors, allowing everyone to enjoy the mountains at their own pace.
This elegant and traditional house is also just a five-minute walk from the resort centre and ski lift, which leads to Le Bettex and, from there, to the vast Évasion Mont-Blanc ski area, allowing you to quickly access the ski slopes in the winter.
Its spacious living area is the natural hub of the chalet. Conversation is easy on the large sofa facing the fireplace, and you can take your time over meals at the dining table in the conservatory.
The terraces and garden are scattered with places to relax, whether it’s lunch under the pergola, a coffee in the sun or an aperitif in the sheltered outdoor lounge. From June to September, you can enjoy the swimming pool, discreetly located at the end of the garden.
Enjoy a game of table tennis, a spot of reading on a sunbed or a family meal – in good weather, you'll want to make the most of the outside space.
The chalet also offers plenty of indoor spaces dedicated to leisure. The home cinema promises some wonderful evenings, whilst table football and the wine cellar provide plenty of opportunities to spend time together.
What appeals to us is the opportunity to get everyone together around simple activities, without having to leave the property.
The property’s seven bedrooms offer a cosy retreat for everyone, with several boasting a private balcony overlooking Mont Joly and the Dômes de Miage. The self-contained flat is a valuable asset for ensuring the privacy of a couple, grandparents or friends who might prefer to have their own space, whilst still being part of life at the chalet.
Chalet Nivicare is much more than just a large holiday home. It is a place where days are spent swimming, enjoying evenings by the fire, dining under the pergola and sharing special moments, in a setting that makes you want to return, season after season.
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From the owner
Jan Z.
When we were looking for a name for this chalet, we wanted a word that would say it all without saying a word. We found it in Latin: nivicare is a verb derived from nivis (snow) and the suffix -icare.
Literally, it means “to snow repeatedly” That is precisely the spirit of this place: the promise of a bountiful winter, and the gentler prospect of returning time and time again.
What first drew me here was the view.
From morning to night, Mont Joly and the Dômes de Miage watch over the chalet, changing colour as the hours pass.
Below you can hear the Bonnant, the stream that runs through the valley, and all around you are the trees, the tranquillity and that scent of wood and mountains that you find nowhere else.
But the real luxury of Nivicare is its location.
Everything is within walking distance.
Access to the ski slopes of Saint-Gervais and Megève is just a few minutes’ walk away: with your skis on, you’re already on your way. The village centre, with its shops and restaurants, is just as easy to reach, without ever having to get in the car.
And on days when you’re not skiing, the swimming pool and ice rink are also within walking distance.
I think it’s this balance that makes the chalet so special: unspoilt nature, peaks stretching as far as the eye can see, and yet the convenience of having everything within easy reach. You come for the fresh air; you stay for that rare feeling of being both at the heart of the mountains and at the heart of village life.
I absolutely fell in love with Nivicare. I sincerely hope you will too.
Jan
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All properties on OVO Network are owned and operated by independent property owners.
You are booking Chalet Nivicare directly with Jan Z.. Your payment for the booking will be taken and held securely by Mangopay SA, a licensed and regulated e-money institution, and released to the owner only when the booking becomes non-refundable.
