Ski Royale, the resort   . .  tel: 0870 011 1718

Megeve, just an hour from Geneva

           ............  one of the most charming resorts in the Alps

In the 1950's Megeve used to attract a host of famous faces including Rita Hayworth,

Sacha Distell and Brigitte Bardot and still, continues to attract a sophisticated

International clientele. Famous for it's luxury hotels, chic boutiques, friendly bars and

fine dining restaurants Megeve remains one of the most charming traditional resorts

in the Alps. It's location, just an hour from Geneva, attracts many skiers looking for a

short ski break or a ski weekend and for this reason Megeve is making it's comeback as

one of Europe's top winter ski destinations.

With 445km of groomed piste Megeve offers superb skiing and snowboarding for all levels

and is the ideal resort for groups of mixed skiing abilities, there really is something for

everyone, from long cruisy greens to exciting off piste blacks. The quality and choice of

mountain restaurants is impressive and regarded as 'the best in the alps' by Condenast

magazine in 2004.

Not Skiing? There's plenty to do

A winter sports resort with atmosphere and ambience, Megeve is an excellent choice

for the non skier!. For those that want to be pampered you can book a massage or a

beauty treatment at any of the 4 star hotels in resort. The local Sports centre has two

swimming pools, a sauna and steam room, ice skating, curling, rock climbing and a fully

equipped gym.

There are also plenty of attractive walking trails, you can buy a walkers pass that will

enable you to use the cable cars. The ski buses in resort are free, allowing you to jump

on and off wherever you please. There is a local market every Friday and lots of

designer shops! Non skiers are also able to access many of the mountain restaurants,

one of them will take you there by skidoo! enabling you to meet friends for lunch and

take in the fabulous views of Mont Blanc and surrounding mountains.

Photos courtesy of Megève Tourisme / Sebastien Volle (Polo)

Megève Tourisme / Bionnassay Images (massage)                                      

Megève Tourisme / Noisillier - Nuts.fr (skier)