Starting from Motivon station, this tour can be either the main highlight of your trip or an activity to fit into a traveller’s or group’s day – perhaps on the return journey from an excursion to the Nid d’Aigle, for example.
Let yourself be whisked away to the mountains, to the heart of an artisanal distillery nestled above Saint-Gervais.
Here, James Abbott, a passionate Scot, has been crafting exceptional spirits since 2017: Gin du Mont Blanc, a rare whisky produced in limited batches, and new creations since the summer of 2025.
An authentic escape amidst stills and the fresh Alpine air.
Tour, tasting, escape. Cheers!
Practical information:
– Walking time from Motivon to the distillery:
35 minutes. Easy walk, 80 metres of elevation gain.
Follow signs for Le Plancert / Les Toilles.
– How to return to Saint-Gervais:
Return via Motivon by tram. The walk back to the Motivon stop is the same as the outward journey and is easy.
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Walk back to Saint-Gervais: 1 hour 30 minutes, 4 km, 600 metres descent. Moderate difficulty.
– Opening periods and times:
Open all year round, by appointment. Contact: flavien@distilleriesaintgervais.com
– Visiting days – prices:
Visits by appointment, available every day subject to availability.
Groups of up to 15 people.
Price per person: 5 euros – (large private groups 8 euros)
Languages:
French and English
