Last Updated: 2nd Oct 2026
Last Updated: 2nd Oct 2026
Open
Grunt Factor: 17 ?
Gnarl Factor: 45 ?
7.9km
640m
640m
Urban fringe
Loop
Very hilly
Open tussock/grasslands
Other
Sealed Road
Easy Single Track
Untracked / Route only
Average Uphill Gradient: +16.10%
Average Downhill Gradient: -16.10%
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2:30
Slow
1:30
Moderate
1:00
Fast
Start from the St Gervais Gondola and head up the steps, basically following the gondola, but on the ground. There are several steel poles to follow, which is a rope-tow in the winter. There is no real trail, just follow the grass slope up the hill, using the poles & gondola as guides.
Getting to Bettex, the actual trail starts at the road, and you follow little signs which are light yellowey-green in colour and have a symbol of a person, or sometimes a bike. This indicates it's either for pedestrians, bikes, or both.
You will be following any directions for St Gervais / La Fayet as from the top, it follows the same trail down. At roughly the 6.7km mark, there is an intersection where you will follow the sign to St Gervais, which is to the right. if you go left, you'll end up going further down the hill towards La Fayet.
You'll eventually end up back in the St Gervais township
None available at the start, but there is at the Bettex Gondola Station, in the restaurant
There is parking available at the Gondola.
Unknown
Moderate.
Keep on the lookout for the signs indicating for pedestrians / bikes and also arrow signs indicating the direction.
Perfect throughout.
Short-sleeved thermal top, Windproof jacket, First aid kit, Cellphone
None but there is a restaurant / cafe at Bettex.
Can only be done in the summer, as it's covered in snow during winter.
The information provided is a guide only. Conditions, access and hazards can change, so use your own judgement and check current local information before heading out. Make sure the route or location is suitable for your experience, fitness and equipment, and check any access restrictions or permissions that may apply.
Max Burry
VPQ5+HP Saint-Gervais-les-Bains, France
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Fastest Known Times (FKTs)
You and St Gervais - Bettex - St Gervais
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These overlap with this trail to some degree. You may wish to combine them but please note that to qualify for FKTs on these runs you should record a separate activity for each.
Length: 19.2km
Level: Beginner - Intermediate
Distance Away: 23.5km
Length: 18.9km
Level: Intermediate - Experienced
Distance Away: 423.8km
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