Saint Nicolas de Véroce (1150 - 2350 m)

Opening of the ski season : from 13^th of December 2025 to 12^th of April 2026

Above Saint-Gervais-les-Bains, between 1,150 and 2,350 meters altitude, Saint Nicolas de Véroce offers unique positioning: small authentic mountain village overlooking Val Montjoie, with breathtaking Mont-Blanc panoramic view. Located 80 km from Chamonix, 60 km from Geneva and accessible in 1.5h from Grenoble, this destination breathes timeless Savoyard charm, bucolic tranquility and family conviviality far from tourist masses. Savoyard heritage legacy, Saint Nicolas seduces vacationers seeking authentic mountain and direct regional accessibility.

The alpine domain spans 35 kilometers of slopes across approximately 15-20 runs of all levels (color detail not specified official sources). Generous 1,100-meter vertical (1,150-2,350m local, Mont-Joly summit 2,353m), generous altitude ensures reliable snow December-April. Domain organizes around 10 modern ski lifts: 1 Chattrix chairlift 6 seats detachable (new 2019, 451 m length, 2,650 pers/h capacity) + 1 Chef-Lieu chairlift (beginner access) + 1 Croix du Christ chairlift (intermediate) + 1 Mont-Joly chairlift (high altitude 2,353m) + 6-8 varied drag lifts (Plateau, Beginner, Vanay, Gouet). Reliable snow thanks 36+ snowmaking cannons interconnected domain.

CRITICAL DATA: Saint Nicolas IS NOT autonomous station. Domain operates mandatory Saint Gervais-les-Bains interconnection (235 km additional, 25-26 lifts) = single 270 km block, 35-36 interconnected lifts via slope link. Single Evasion Mont Blanc pass (445 km, 108-110 lifts total) mandatory access Saint Gervais + other Megève, Contamines, Combloux, La Giettaz domains.

Nordic domain: Plateau de la Croix (blue run + red runs) + Plateau Prarion (tramway access from Saint Gervais), approximately 28 km cross-country Saint Gervais (Saint Nicolas detail not specified). Snowshoe, pedestrian marked trails access from village. Summer: paragliding, Mont Blanc Tour hiking, VTT, climbing, 10 minutes village swimming pool/ice rink/mini-golf, 15 km Fayet thermal baths relaxation.

Saint Nicolas = "Mont-Blanc balcony authentic interconnected village" destination: 35 km local + 235 km Saint Gervais = 270 km inseparable block + access 445 km giant Evasion, exceptional Mont-Blanc panorama, preserved Savoyard charm, convivial family animations, democratized single pass, excellent regional accessibility. Complete 4-season mountain nature destination.