Saint Gervais bridge

Exciting news for prospective and existing property owners in Saint Gervais les Bains! In summer 2008 permission was granted for a new bridge to be constructed across the Bonnant gorge; providing direct access between the residences, hotels and businesses of the town centre and the Saint Gervais cable car as well as reducing the amount of traffic passing through the resort centre.

The bridge will span between the entrance to the village on the D902 and the entrance to the ski lift on the D909. As well as two lanes of traffic there will be dedicated cycle lanes and pavements for pedestrians. The major benefit of the project will be to reduce the amount of traffic passing through the resort centre – currently the only direct route to access the ski lift from the A40 motorway and Le Fayet direction. It will also enable vehicles travelling from the Megeve / Sallanches direction to circumnavigate the town centre, reducing traffic and journey times for drivers. Preparatory work has already been carried out and the full scale project is due to commence in September 2009, with completion scheduled for the first quarter of 2012.

The Saint Gervais council has invested heavily in the revitalisation of the resort centre over the past 7 years and this is one of the reasons why the village has become such a popular destination for property hunters. The village centre has a pretty cobbled square with water feature, lined with grand old apartment residences, cafes, boutiques, hotels and public buildings. Property prices are significantly lower in Saint Gervais than nearby Megeve or Chamonix and capital growth in the resort has been rising at an impressive rate. The new bridge is the next step in the carefully planned development of this beautiful resort, aiming to further improve the quality of life of its residents.

If you are considering buying a ski or summer holiday property in the Saint Gervais area, take a look at our “Buy Property” page. We have a wide range of apartments and chalets and we will be happy to help you locate your dream property.