Megeve Prepares For The 2019/2020 Ski Season
Megève has long been popular with British holidaymakers in search of an authentic French Alpine experience, with near perfect ski conditions, world class gastronomy and a range of superb cultural attractions. As the 2019/2020 winter season approaches, several well-located hotels have unveiled renovation news and details of new guest promotions, further strengthening Megève’s excellent accommodation offering, which caters to a wide range of tastes and budgets.
A landmark hotel in the village centre for 120 years, Megève’s hotel Soleil d'Or has just undergone a major renovation to all its rooms and public spaces. Recently acquired by the Millésime Group, the property will reopen to holidaymakers on 6 December 2019, and will become the 11th hotel in the company’s portfolio. The elegant property, which has achieved a five-star status, has 16 bedrooms and three high-end chalets with four bedrooms each. The hotel will also include an outstanding restaurant, a panoramic bar lounge and its very own chocolate shop.
Meanwhile, after extensive renovations costing more than €10 million, Les Chalets du Mont d'Arbois, Megève, a Four Seasons Hotel, will open its doors on 13 December 2019. The property, which beautifully complements the existing Four Seasons Hotel Megève, features a swimming pool, sauna, hammam, hot tub and the Michelin-starred restaurant Prima. The historic five-star hotel of the Edmond de Rothschild family combines Old-World charm and stylish modern comfort, with the updated rooms benefiting from antique furnishings, ornate fireplaces and balconies that boast impressive mountain or valley views.
Megève’s iconic Les Fermes de Marie is celebrating its 30th birthday. Opened in 1989 and situated on the outskirts of the village, the hotel is a stunning five-star property formed of nine beautiful chalets, that have been converted from farmhouses dating back hundreds of years. The hotel is set in five acres of picturesque grounds and features two superb restaurants, an opulent bar and a high-end spa with an indoor pool and 17 treatment rooms. Ideal for both small and large groups, there are plenty of spacious accommodation options to choose from as well the excellent on-site kids club, Hameau des Enfants. To celebrate the anniversary, the much-loved property is teaming up with 30 leading French lifestyle brands, which will see fashion, beauty and cuisine products on offer to guests. The full details of the promotion will be revealed in the coming weeks, but it has already been announced that well-known companies including IZIPIZI, Paul & Joe, Manucurist, Modetrotter and Staub will be involved.
Set in the heart of the Mont Blanc massif, Megève is a beautiful and traditional Alpine village that has been popular with artists, intellectuals and lovers of the great outdoors for more than a century, with a rich agricultural history that dates back much further. The traffic-free, cobbled medieval centre features an abundance of artisan shops, boutiques and an impressive array of quality three, four and five-star hotels, as well as an unprecedented four Michelin-starred restaurants that sit alongside affordable rustic eateries. Megève is also home to a number of fascinating museums as well as no less than seven excellent art galleries, showcasing the work of some the best regional and international artists, spanning a range of styles and disciplines.
The perfect winter playground, Megève is the ideal holiday destination for skiers and boarders of all abilities, as well as those with a love for snowshoeing and cross-country ski. Home to 88 ski lifts, 400km of Pristine Pistes and 46km of walking trails, the region attracts couples, families and groups of friends alike. Beyond traditional ski, there are a number of other must-do winter experiences on offer in Megève, including enchanting horse-drawn carriage rides through the village centre, spectacular light aircraft flights over Mont Blanc and authentic Alpine dog sledding excursions. And for those that prefer to simply relax and unwind after a day on the slopes, there are a number of renowned spas in the village to choose from. Megève also has an enviable winter events calendar, which this year includes a key leg of both the men’s and women’s Ski Cross World Cup, when 120 international athletes will descend on the region 29 January - 1 February 2020 for what is expected to be a hotly contested championship.
Megève’s renowned International Jazz Festival to return 26-28 March 2020: Over 200 artists are set to descend on Megève next March for the fifth edition of the Megève International Jazz Festival. Performances will take place in the village streets and on the ski slopes, with the higher profile concerts held in the town’s impressive Palais night club and Jazz Club. Past headliners have included Gregory Porter, Marcus Miller and Norah Jones, with the 2020 line-up being much anticipated.
