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MEGÈVE
Megève is a delightful French resort near Mont Blanc. It is one of the world’s most
famous after the Rothschild family chose it in 1910 above the ultra-glamorous Swiss
resort of St. Moritz. The village is renowned for its charming old centre with cobbled
streets, open-air ice rink and wealth of smart clothing, jewellery and food shops.
There are few more enchanting alpine settings over Christmas and New Year than
in the centre of Megève when the snow is falling.
With an upper altitude of 2,350m, there are plenty of pistes across the three main
areas of Rochebrune, Mont D’Arbois and Le Jaillet for a range of abilities to enjoy.
The skiing in Megève is perhaps most famous for the incredible views of Mont Blanc
and the surrounding areas and for pretty tree-lined blue and red runs. Adapting to
demand, the fifth in the chain of La Folie Douce was added to the resort for the 14/15
season. Located at the top of Mont Joux, it is the ideal place to revel in some very
lively après-ski on the return home.
Megève is 90km from Geneva airport and as such is a popular holiday resort in
summer as well as in winter. Whilst it cannot boast the hotbed of extreme activities
available in Chamonix, the golf courses, stunning views, Michelin-star restaurants
and sports complex make it an equally attractive proposition.
Megève
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