Megeve

Megève is the essence of rustic chic. It has a medieval heart, but it was, in a way, the original purpose-built French ski resort - conceived in the 1920s as a French alternative to Switzerland's St. Moritz. Megève's sumptuous hotels and chalets are ably matched with many quality restaurents and bars, on and off the mountain.

The Megève ski area boasts 300 kilometers of marked trails, served by 81 integrated lifts offering extensive terrain for skiers of all levels. Since opening in 1913, the resort has played its part in the development of the sport of skiing and regularly hosts World Cup races. Two snow parks and a half-pipe are available for snowboarding.

The resort is served by a modern, high-speed lift system that ensures a quick ride to the top. With an average of 200cm of snow falling every year, the trails are well covered. On the occasion when Mother Nature doesn’t provide enough snow, there are more than 175 snow cannons to make extra.

In addition Megève is ideally situated as a base to explore the wider Mont Blanc region, with days in Chamonix, and in particular the Vallée Blanche (where we can exploit my position as a mountain guide), an option.