Luxury Ski Chalets in Megeve

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The chic French retreat of Megeve has been an elegant luxury ski holiday destination for generations. There’s plenty to do here, as well as some fabulous luxury ski chalets to choose from. This is as much a venue for foodies as for skiers with many world class restaurants.

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About Megeve

In recent years a huge amount of investment has gone into upgrading major ski lifts and providing extensive snow making to ensure that conditions remain consistent. But don’t fret if you want traditional alpine charm – many of the ski slopes are tree-lined, and the mountain restaurants simply ooze character.

‘A chic boutique retreat’ is a good description of the French ski resort of Megeve. A cluster of pretty, traditional buildings gather around the charming town square as horse-drawn sleighs pass by. Originally a mountain hamlet with a 13th century church, which still stands today, Megeve was developed in the 1920s as a rival to St Moritz in Switzerland.

This French ski resort offers a quieter and more sophisticated luxury ski holiday than neighbouring Chamonix, and is a favourite for families. Designer boutiques, excellent restaurants and chic patisseries line the quaint cobbled streets. Megeve is relatively uncrowded, yet it is full of life and offers a host of Beauty spas, gastronomic restaurants, and music venues as well a host of luxury ski chalets.

There are plenty of things to do apart from skiing too. A large leisure centre houses a swimming pool, climbing wall and tennis courts, and there are indoor and outdoor skating rinks. Non-skiers can follow the marked walking paths and use a special, limited lift pass making this is a popular luxury ski holiday destination for all. Walking and mountain biking are popular activities during the summer months.

Megeve is an hour’s drive from Geneva airport and the nearest train station is at Sallanches, 30 minutes away.

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TO VISIT

The ski lifts in Megeve are open from mid-December to the end of April, and many visitors come for summer holidays too. Restaurants bars and hotels are open most of the year.

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Ski Area

Evasion Mont Blanc
Resort Altitude

1113m
Top Lift Altitude

2355m
Total Pistes

165km
Lifts

76

What we love about Megeve

Few resorts can boast such a picturesque village centre as Megeve. With its cobbled square, watched over by the church and the towering snow-covered Christmas tree, Megeve just oozes charm in the winter.

Getting There

Geneva Airport is approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes drive.

The Skiing

Megeve offers some of the most challenging skiing in the Alps, especially when it comes to off-piste, but it also caters for beginners and intermediates. There is a choice of lift passes, from the all-encompassing Mont Blanc Unlimited, to individual tickets for cable cars.

Standing at 1,113m altitude, Megeve has access to a large and varied ski area to suit all standards of skiers. The lift pass covers the ‘Evasion Mont Blanc’ area which has 325km of pistes, including two nursery slopes. On one side of the valley you can ski over to La Giettez, and on the other to Les Contamines and St Nicolas de Veroce.

A handful of black runs, including a World Cup piste also make Megeve a great luxury ski destination for advanced skiers a challenge, and there is plenty of off-piste powder in the right snow conditions. Nearby Chamonix has more extreme slopes for expert skiers, such as the Vallee Blanche, a 22km off-piste trail which can be followed with a guide.

However, a large number of runs in the Mont Blanc ski area are gentle and suitable for beginners and intermediates. There is also a network of cross country ski trails, and snowboarders will be happy to learn that Megeve has two snowparks and no T-bar lifts.

There are 155km of piste in total, plus plenty of off-piste runs. Good skiers make a beeline for the famous Vallee Blanche route, accessed by the Aiguille du Midi cable car. Expert local guides and freelance instructors are able to show you the best way down the 20km glacier trail.
Firefly Collection is thrilled to offer you some of the finest luxury ski chalets and apartments in arguably one of our favourite ski resorts.

Best Places To Eat and Drink

How many ski resorts can boast a 2 star Michelin restaurant? Les Flocons de Sel has this honour and is the top place to go for a really special meal in Megeve. Away from your luxury ski chalet, there are plenty of good restaurants around the town offer delicious regional specialities. Some of the highlights of Savoyard cuisine are cheese fondue, raclette and tartiflette.

If the local cheese-based dishes become too much to digest, you will find a range of different cooking styles in Megève’s many other restaurants. You can find seafood dishes at Cintra, Asian dishes at Buddha Moor, and several Italian restaurants.

Bars range from the atmospheric pub style where overflowing pints of beer are de rigeur, to sophisticated cocktail bars where a pianist plays in the background. The Jazz Club is a famous venue for live music, and there are several small nightclubs if you are looking to spend the evening out of your luxury ski chalet.

Megeve’s mountain restaurants vary from basic canteen-style for a quick re-fuelling, to five star comfort for a gourmet blow-out. Try the Alpette, La Raviere and the Ideal 1850 for some of the best dining at altitude. Advance booking is usually advised for all these restaurants.

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Luxury Ski Chalets in Megeve, France

Megève is one of world’s most famous and iconic ski destinations. The rich and famous gather on these slopes every year to marvel at the spectacularly beautiful valley, incredible skiing, charming car free village and peruse some of the Alps’ finest retail emporia.

Megève came about over a century ago in response to the chic resort of St Moritz in neighbouring Switzerland. Seeing the rise of this glitzy ski village, a member of the Rothschild family proposed building a resort in France to compete. The result is the rather magnificent Megève.

The luxury French ski resort has maintained its history admirably and is centred around its original village which dates back to the 13th Century. The ancient cobble stone streets wobble their way through the glamorous resort lined with modern restaurants and boutiques oozing Gallic charm and Alpine chic.

Megève is also a place where you’ll find a plethora of fine dining establishments and boasts home to the only three Michelin starred chef in the Alps. Sat under the watchful eye of the Europe’s highest mountain, the resort is part of the Mont Blanc Massif ski area affording Megève access to 116 lifts and nearly 450km of pistes.

In keeping with the ancient farming village the buildings here in Megève are given strict guidelines to follow; no high rise hotels or masses of concrete are visible in the village and the plethora of new and old luxury ski chalets in the valley are designed to resemble the traditional farmhouses of generations gone by.

Ski-in/Ski-Out Chalets in Megève

Chalet Des Sens, Megeve

Built with natural materials such as aged wood and rough stone, Chalet des Sens is contemporary, sleek and spacious, with sophisticated gadgets and lavish fittings. Occupying an elevated position in the Mont d’Arbois quarter of Megeve, Chalet des Sens overlooks this sophisticated French ski resort. It is a cool, contemporary winter palace offering sublime treats for the senses: from delicious meals created by the private chef to the extensive spa and entertainment facilities.

Chalet Anna, Megeve

Created by the dextrous hands of French carpenters and stone masons, this luxury ski-in/ski-out chalet boasts a style of Alpine living few of its peers can compete with. Conveniently located approx. 70 metres away from the nearest piste, its position offers almost ski-in/ski-out access and skiers can glide down the blue run to the nearest La Princesse lift. Outside on the terrace, the sunken hot tub will also be a favourite spot for that après ski tipple. Watch the sun set over the snowscape, gaze up at the moon and stars or in the stillness of the evening as fresh snow floats down from the heavens. Is there any part of a luxury ski holiday better than that?

Luxury Ski Chalets with Swimming Pools in Megève

Ultima Chalet, Megeve

A wintry retreat with a large dollop of luxury and a sprinkling of magic, Ultima Chalet in Megeve offers a truly special luxury ski holiday that always goes the extra mile. For snowy afternoons when you’ve returned from the slopes, there is a wonderful spa, complete with a hammam, Jacuzzi, indoor swimming pool, fitness suite, massage treatment room and hair salon. You’ll leave feeling relaxed, rejuvenated and thoroughly well looked after.

Chalet Crystal White, Megeve

Chalet Crystal White’s façade exudes authentic Alpine charm with aged natural wood framing. Yet step inside and you’ll find contemporary chic and state-of-the-art facilities you’d expect from any five star boutique hotel. After a day on the slopes or exploring the boutiques of Megève, you’ll no doubt find yourself drawn to this luxury chalet’s inviting chill out areas which include a private swimming pool, sauna, massage room, gym and cinema room. They’re just the ticket for winding down before you retire to your luxury suite at this luxury hideaway in the Alps.

Luxury Chalets with Hot Tubs in Megève

Chalet Lamartine, Megeve

This luxury ski chalet in Megeve is a property of two halves, where old and new, indoor and out meet seamlessly and complement each other perfectly. Chalet Lamartine is a great spot for a large group to spend time together, giving everyone plenty of space to themselves (the luxe bedrooms are all inviting and well-equipped) as well as lots of open-plan space for parties or quieter gatherings. The large, light living space is just lovely to come home to after an energetic day on the mountain, with its central roaring fire and great views.

Chalet Thanasis, Megeve

Modern and magical, this luxury ski chalet in Megeve is a real find. Ultra-contemporary and recently built, Chalet Thanasis is a super-comfortable, super-stylish base for your break, where everyone feels right at home. After an energetic morning on the slopes, you might like to pop down to Chalet Thanasis’ amazing spa area. There’s an indoor swimming pool and loungers around it, as well as a sauna and fitness equipment. Looking down on it all is the fabulous painted ceiling with sky and tree trunks, so you can relax beneath, feeling like you’re looking up at a forest canopy. There’s also an outdoor Jacuzzi, ideal for easing aches and pains from your day’s ski, and best enjoyed with a glass of Champagne in one hand, we think.

Self-Catered Luxury Ski Chalets to Rent in Megève

For those wishing to holiday on their own terms, Firefly Collection are delighted to offer you self-catered chalets to use as you wish – within reason of course!

La Ferme de Fedy, Megeve

This luxury ski chalet offers four luxurious bedrooms amongst its bucolic farmhouse interior. It is also located amongst the snowy forest with its own path leading you to and from the slopes affording you that all important ski in/ski out luxury.

Chalet Arlene, Megeve

Chalet Arlene is a luxury ski chalet in Megeve with swimming pool and cinema room, which should keep everyone well entertained during your stay here. The property is traditional in style but with a very contemporary twist, using glass to make the most of the outlook and the light. As well as the enormous picture windows, there is a glass staircase and mezzanine walkway, which gives you the feeling of walking in thin air, and allows light to flood into the main living areas.