Our Top Reasons to Visit Megeve

The beautiful picture postcard location of Megeve, situated in the south east of France near the Italian & Swiss borders and became more popular in the 1920's as a luxury ski resort.Retaining the old fashioned and traditional charm whilst offering its high end and glamorous position, this stunning village is completely worthy of its hidden gem status. If luxury, sophistication and fantastic food are you idea of paradise then Megeve may be the ultimate ski destination for you!

Here are our Top Reasons to Visit Megeve

It's the 3rd Largest Ski Area in France

Sitting at the heart of the Evasion Mont-Blanc ski area, Megeve stretches over 445km and contains 220 slopes, 107 ski lifts and 5 incredible snow parks as well as 5 nursery parks for beginner skiers. 

The area is a great place for all skiing abilities whether you're brand new to the slopes or an advanced snow sport pro! 

The Magical Village Centre

Unlike other larger ski resorts in the European Alps, Megeve has historically shunned the party scene and keeps to the quiet and peaceful side of life. There is lots of space on the glorious pistes around you and you'll never need to worry about the town being packed to the brim.

The charming atmosphere of the village's centre is something to behold. It's car free and has plenty to see and do. Every year, local artists are commissioned to decorate a gigantic Christmas tree in the centre. Locals also take tourists for scenic rides on horse-drawn carriages. 

Its Natural Beauty

Rather than having completely mapped out slopes, Megeve boasts ski slopes with far more intimidating and challenging experiences. You'll be going past stunning rock formations as well as fairytale like woodlands with trees bending under the weight of freshly fallen snow.

Try the High Altitude Dining

Megeve features some truly amazing high altitude Michelin-star restaurants that not only offer some delicious cuisine but also adds in the experience of 360 degree views of the mountains surrounding you. Some of the highly esteemed restaurants include Le 1920, Flocon de Sel and L'Alpette.

It Offers Incredible Five Star Luxury

Balancing the Alpine charm with contemporary design, Megeve features a range of major French designer shopping including Hermes & Faconnable as well as other retail therapy opportunities to suit every taste.

There's Plenty of Activities for Non-Skiers

There are a wide range of off-hill options for any non-skiers in your party and retain the fun and excitement of the Alps. Ice skating, tennis, climbing and swimming as well as the previously mentioned shopping opportunities can all be on your agenda if skiing isn't your plan for the day.  The casino and the famous Cinq Rues Jazz Bar are popular late night attractions for the area. 

Some Fantastic Events Exclusive to the Area

Megeve have a long standing history with the equestrian industry and hold annual events including the Polo Masters Cup which sees the horses and riders play on snow and ice as well as the International Jumping Competition.
Winter Golf is also a major event in Megeve and is home to the annual Snow Golf Cup.

National and international championships for figure skating and ice hockey at the Palais des Sports Stadium.

Thinking of a snowy trip to the European Alps?
Contact our dedicated luxury chalet and apartment specialists today:

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5 reasons to visit Val d’Isere This Season

Val d’Isere is the ideal ski resort with amazing terrain and beautiful traditional town – No surprise then that it is the UK’s favourite winter ski destination! If that wasn’t enough reason to visit Val d’Isere, we have come up with five great excuses to head to the French Alps this season to discover this fantastic luxury ski resort.

Traditional town

Starting off as just a 17^th century church and a couple of farm houses, Val d’Isere has developed remarkably whilst still keeping it’s traditional charm. There is even a strictly-enforced no parking policy on the town's roads and mature trees line the main street where cars once parked. New for the 2016/17 season is the Solaise gondola, a state-of-the-art lift to replace the old Solaise Express chairlift. The 10-person gondola, complete with heated seats and wifi to share those enviable, snow-filled shots straight fresh from the mountain!

The resort is home to a selection of the world's most prestigious shops, exclusive bars and Michelin star restaurants, there certainly won't be any shortage of things to do and the après ski is fantastic with ski in ski out bars nestled within the glistening slopes. Olympic Avenue is a must see, especially for your dining needs during your luxury ski retreat.

Skiing and Off-piste

Val d’Isere and the incredible Espace Killy ski area has some of the most varied, longest and best off piste skiing in Europe. There is a large selection of off-piste to explore and enjoy with each skiing area of the resort having something different to offer.

The advanced terrain is for confident skiiers to venture off to test their skills. It goes without saying that we highly recommend viewing the avalanche safety page for tips and hire an off piste guide who has the best local knowledge and tracks down the mountain. Val d’Isère is famous for its huge amount of back country skiing but it's also great for families and has 19 ski schools, many of which are multilingual.

Après ski

Val d’Isere is known for having some of the liveliest nightlife in the Alps with dozens of bars and nightclubs to choose from. There is the perfect balance for both party animals and those who prefer only the very best champagne or a quiet beer. Val d’Isere has great après ski options for everyone.

The famous La Folie Douce starts the party from 3pm at the top of the slopes and has a brave gathering of people dancing in their ski boots on the tables well into the evening! La Folie Douce also has a fantastic restaurant attached called the Fruitiere which offers a relaxed atmosphere with superb food and a good wine list.

At the bottom of the slopes, as well as plenty of lively bars offering happy hours, there are quieter options such as the sophisticated Rosee Blanche at the end of the piste in La Daille which is the place to be when the sun is out as it has a great deck to sit out on and the best vin chaud in town!

Linked to Tignes

Two ski resorts for the price of one! Val d’Isere is linked to Tignes to provide an amazing ski area totally 300km of pistes and 94 lifts! Unlike other resorts that claim a giant ski area, the pistes of Val and Tignes are naturally linked without the need for long and boring connecting trails or lifts. The standard of piste grooming is extremely high and the lift system is constantly being upgraded.

Val d’Isere itself has high quality, snow-sure slopes that are brilliant for both complete beginner up to veteran powder wizards. The season lasts from end of November all the way to the first week in May!

Incredible chalets

Chalet Le Chardon, view here: https://goo.gl/nGMjF8 

We have many beautiful Luxury chalets in Val d’Isere each offering the very best in alpine skiing you will be spoilt for choice, so to make the search process easier for you let our expert consultants take care of it for you. Choose from a variety of unique, resort centre or more private locations in the stunning village of Val d’Isère in the French Alps. Most of our chalets have luxury facilities such as indoor pools, Jacuzzis, private spas, private chef and more!

Chalet l'hotse, view here: https://goo.gl/YEmzEA

Chalet Marco Polo: https://goo.gl/5iB7LQ

Chalet Le Rocher: https://goo.gl/t8j5Dp

Why book your winter ski trip now for 2016/17?

Every year we receive last minute calls from our clients, explaining their disappointment in losing out on their dream chalet from trying to book too late. Our most in-demand luxury chalets often get booked for peak weeks as early as the end of August!

Chalet Maria, Courchevel

Booking early and getting ahead of the game means that you will have prime choice of the most incredible properties, including some of the World’s best ski chalets. We can also easily match you with the most perfect chalet for you and your group’s requirements and any special requirements!   

Le Chardon, Val d'Isere

Abi, one of our fabulous ski specialist’s comments, “Now is not a natural time to start thinking about winter and definitely not natural to try and think about a snowy Christmas! But I can’t urge enough that it pays off to be organised when booking your ski trip this year. I always have a number of clients that try to book last minute but due to popular peak weeks being booked, they have to sometimes compromise. They are always the first to call to book their ski trip the following year!!  At this time of year availability is good, there is a large selection of beautiful chalets for you to see and we have plenty of time to organise your perfect luxury ski break.”

Abi on her fam trip to Meribel last season

It always feels good to be organised (and slightly smug) when it comes to booking holiday’s. Imagine just sitting back and relaxing for the rest of the year, not worrying about a last minute search but knowing your perfect chalet is waiting for you and your guests.

Chalet Le K2, Courchevel

To get started on the search for your dream luxury chalet for this winter, contact us today. We also have a selection highly private VIP chalets that are not on our website, get in touch for more details.

The Snow Has Arrived!

The scenes in the Alps right now are incredibly exciting, we can't stop looking through the internet and live webcams! Unfortunately throughout December the snowfall was running late with unusually green scenery for that time of year, making ski enthusiasts a little nervous. 

The snow may have been later than expected but its definitely made up for it now!! With up to a metre of snowfall each night this week, the mountains have been truly transformed and brought back to life into a into a Winter Wonderland!

Here are some snapshots of the slopes this week and the weather forecasts across the alps to get you excited for your trip or finally tempt you to get your skis packed and head over to the snow!

Val d'Isere looking beautiful this week

Sunshine and snowy pistes on a lift ride in Les Gets

View from a balcony in Val Thorens

Zermatt looking as perfect as ever, wish we were there!

Courchevel 30cm dump in one night

Meribel getting 50cm of snow overnight!

European Ski Weather This Week 

French Alps

Swiss Alps

Austrian Alps

Wanting to head over to the alps to enjoy the amazing, fresh powdery snow and sunshine with your friends or family? Our award winning team of dedicated ski chalet specialists would be delighted to help you discover your perfect luxury chalet. 

To start your search or for more information call (UK) 01244 629963 or send us a message today!

Last minute Christmas & New Year Offers!

It's not too late to spent the festive season in fabulous style and make the most of time with family and friends.  Below, we have a selection of truly incredible, exclusive offers on some of our favourite chalets to tempt you to enjoy a last minute luxury trip the snow filled Alps...It is Christmas after all! Chalet Chamois, Courchevel - NOW  €45,000 for Christmas Grande Corniche, Les Gets - 20% off Christmas week, and full area lift passes for everyone! Haus Ulysse, Zermatt - 20% off Christmas, and half price lift passes!   Le Loup Blanc, Courchevel - 20% off Christmas week Chalet Marmotte, Courchevel - NOW €25,000 for Christmas Chalet Solyneou, Val d'Isere - 20% off Christmas week, and full area lift passes for everyone!

Chalet Abode, St Martin de Belleville - NOW £16,995 for New Year

Chalet Cragganmore, Chamonix - 20% off New Year

Chalet Katchina, Megeve - AMAZING DEALS contact us for more information

***View all of our spectacular special offers here***

The World’s Best Ski Chalets 2015

With a wealth of luxury resorts, incredible pistes, après ski and beautiful surroundings; It’s no surprise that majority of the world’s best ski chalets are in the European Alps. This week, The Worlds Best Chalets have been announced in each country as well as ‘best newcomer’. We are hugely proud to say that we have all of the award winning chalets in our prestigious portfolios as we dedicate ourselves to only offering our clients the very best luxury accommodation in the Alps.

World’s Best New Chalet 2015

Chalet Sirocco, Verbier

An impeccable Chalet just 7 minutes’ drive from the centre of Verbier, an ample sized Villa with 585sqm of space to relax and unwind in. This is a new property opening only in the autumn 2014, with an ultimate alpine residence; you will be in awe of this exceptional Chalet with its own Entertainment Floor.

• Sleeps 8 guests
• Close drive to centre
• Entertainment Floor
• Ski Room

View the World's Best Chalet Newcomer 2015 here: http://goo.gl/X5v35Q 

Austria’s Best Chalet 2015

Chalet Uberhaus, Lech

Nestling in the exclusive enclave of Oberlech with breath-taking views of the surrounding peaks, this ski-in and ski-out chalet is one of Lech’s most prestigious luxury properties. The height of alpine chic, the chalet combines traditional materials with contemporary design and sumptuous soft furnishings to create a very elegant and sophisticated mountain retreat.

• Sleeps 10+4
• One of the most prestigious properties
• Ski In/ Ski Out
• Breath-taking views

View Austria’s Best Chalet 2015 here: http://goo.gl/jA95CI

France’s Best Chalet 2015

Chalet Grand Corniche, Les Gets

  

Grande Corniche is a fabulous recently built luxury chalet offering the utmost in style and technology. Located in the beautiful resort of Les Gets in the vast "Portes de Soleil" ski area, you are a mere hour’s drive from Geneva airport. The chalet is just a short drive away from the ski lifts and charming resort centre in your chauffeur driven 4x4.

• 7 Bedrooms
• Outdoor Jacuzzi
• Fully Catered
• Dedicated Service
• Champagne & Canapes Daily

View France's Best Chalet 2015 here: http://goo.gl/jDrj2a 

Switzerland’s Best Chalet 2015

 Chalet Zermatt Peak, Zermatt

Situated in one of the world’s most desirable and iconic locations, Chalet Zermatt Peak is the Alps new premier chalet with panoramic views over Zermatt and to the iconic Matterhorn. Comprising of 5 double bedrooms all with their own private en-suite bathrooms this beautiful chalet can accommodate up to 13 guests.

• 5 double/twin bedrooms en suite
•  Sauna, steam rooms, gym and outdoor Jacuzzi
• HD Cinema area, games consoles, Apple TV
• Internal lift
• Fully staffed with a team of 5 hospitality professionals

View Switzerland’s Best Chalet 2015 here: http://goo.gl/2P3hdU

Only a small selection of our luxury chalets appear on our website, we also have an exclusive, private portfolio to offer our clients. To book your perfect break in the mountains, call our dedicated European ski specialists today and receive a tailor-made ski holiday experience: +44 (0)1244 629963