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Elevation 1113 to 2250 meters
A renowned international ski resort that earned its nobility in the beginning of the 20th century, Megève in Haute Savoie owes its touristic development to the charm of its old village hidden at an altitude of 1100 meters, to the beauty of its alpine landscapes and to the quality of this ski area that regularly hosts stages of the Alpine Ski Cup competitions on its run permanently dedicated to downhill competitions.
In 1913, the Rotschild family first his little village their vacation spot and maintained it at the time for the purpose of promoting the "French Art of Living" through this resort which has not yet since having overwhelming success.
Only 45 minutes away from Geneva by car, this mythical resort's seemingly eternal authenticity and unique stamp of a traditional mountain village, has preserved its typically Savoie architectural heritage which has remained something that attracts the masses. Its charm captivates and envelops the straight narrow streets that brace themselves around the Grand-Place and the clock tower of the church with its green onion domes. A welcoming conviviality emanates from the multitude of small shops and wooded hostelries.
Here luxury is well represented in its multiple chalets of prestige and its hotels each set with different atmosphere offering you the freedom to admire the snow-covered massifs, the expectional panoramic view of the Mont-blanc, the Mont Charvin, the peaks of Chamonix, the Warrens and Aravis chain of mountains...
In a cosy, relaxed chic or natural atmosphere, there's always something here for you in Megève that will help you take advantage of the 600 hectares offering ski activities, snowshoe hikes, or romantic sleigh rides.
With 441 km of runs, it's better to be in shape while staying in Megève! but you can also devote some of your time to admiring the sumptuous landscape views, sitting at a table on the numerous terraces in the sun, that offer you a multitude of restaurants each with an incredible view.
With 87 restaurants, 37 of which are located in the mountains and several are mentioned in the Michelin Guide, in Gault & Millau and Bottin gourmand, Megève is a village full of excellent gourmet food, the "gourmet capital of the Alps", offering refined, imaginative yet traditional cuisine.
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Megève is one of the resorts certified as Famille Plus. Here kids are treated like kings! Also, ski lifts are free for children under 5.
On demand, we'll take care of finding you an experienced nanny who can speak the language of your choice to take care of your children of 3 months and older and we'll gladly organize sports activities and cultural indoor (fun hands-on activities, reading, singing, movies...) and outdoor activities (sledding and different snow games, tobogganing, going on walks in the garden...) for your children, for a half-day or full-day.
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We will be glad to organize activities and ski lessons in private or in group for your children
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Ski lessons The Megève ESF instructors conduct private and small group lessons (10 person limit) for children 3 and older in numerous languages and also conduct full day training sessions - Children 5 to 12 can attend group ski lessons in the children's playground and test for their Ourson and Etoile d'or. - Freeriding and Freestyle skiing training courses are available for children 14 years from February 6 to March 7, 2010. A Flèche d'argent level required. - A training course for teens (13 years and up already having earned their Flèche de bronze level), from February 6 to March 7, 2010: all snow skiing on trails of all terrains, slalom, and timed runs. - Snowboard training courses for all levels for children 10 and older. - Competition training courses for a half day or full day are offered, Flèche de bronze and Chamois de bronze required. - Introduction to biathlon during the french school holidays and at weekends. - Introduction to cross country skiing everyday in La Livraz- Cote 2000. |
Activities
Dogsledding tours
A day-long dogsled excursion with an introduction to the basics of dogsled driving are available for the whole family to enjoy.
Snowshoe excursions
Between Cote 2000 and Rochebrune, children from 8 years old will enjoy an introductory hike across alpine pastures and forest where they will discover the fairy tale world of winter. The return trip will a sleigh ride for the children to enjoy.
Night Skiing
This free activity with the ESF ski instructors occurs on Wednesdays during February school holidays from 5 pm to 9 pm. Free access to Prelet chairlift to Jaillet.
Sledge runs
For children from 2 to 6 years old, sledge runs are available in Pré Saint Amour and in La Livraz Cote 2000. In Cote 2000 next to the Plaine Joux with access with skilift from 6 years old or ski buses.
Ice Hockey
Free initiation to ice skating on the indoor ice rink at the Sports Center every Wednesday from 6:30 to 8 pm.
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