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Megeve

Description: Megeve is in the French Alps, in Haute-Savoie. Staying at Megève means experiencing, quite naturally, the authenticity ... more

Megeve ... of an environment that respects the traditions of the Haute-Savoie. Taste, smell, listen, look, touch Experience our heritage through yo

Newest Review: ... the sun was out... perfect. The chalet we were staying in was part of a complex called Les Loges Blanches. Ours was about 1/2 mile outside the main village but was easily walking distance. The resort itself has been protected so there are no high rise buildings and so it is very beautiful and traditional. The main type of building is small traditional, wooden chalets, however this makes it ... more

... rather exclusive and pricey. One drawback to the area is that the resort is at quite a low altitude, so it is usually impossible to ski to the village. There is 2 different base stations to take you up the main mountain (the Mont d'Arbois). For both the...more

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Megeve: Beautiful place and fantastic skiing. (471 words)
by - written on 28/04/09 (Very useful, 42 readings)
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Earlier in the year, we went to Megeve for a weeks skiing. The reason we went to Megeve was that my father was going there for his birthday so my husband and I went to make up the numbers (and make the most of a free chalet)! We got flights to Geneva and then hired a car to take us up the mountain. One fantastic thing about the resort is its locality to Geneva so shouldn't take more than 1 hour to get there (providing you don't get lost, which we did). On our arrival at the resort it was absolutely stunning. There had been recently snowfall and the sun was out... perfect. The chalet we were staying in was part of a complex called Les Loges ... Read the complete review

Where the French go to ski (217 words)
by - written on 13/07/01 (Useful, 154 readings)
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This is a beautiful resort in the Mont Blanc area of France. It's not purpose built, so the village is charming, and there are many more French people there than tourists. I suppose it's not the greatest place to go if you're interested in a British dominated apres ski, but there are a few bars which are quite lively (ie. Harry's Bar). The resort is low altitude, so if you go early or late you run the risk of lack of snow. I went in the 1st week of March and conditions were perfect at the beginning of the week, but by the end of the week it was a bit too warm and the snow was beginning to get slushy. I'd say that Feb is the safest time to go. ... Read the complete review