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The Belle au Bois canyon, a well-hidden treasure Sliding down natural slides, jumping into pools of clear water and abseiling down waterfalls... canyoning is both fun and challenging, and a great way to cool off on those hot summer days! The 30-metre high Belle au Bois waterfall nestles like a jewel in the mountains above Megève village. €65 per person, guide and equipment loan included
An invigorating hike between waterfalls and torrents Between turquoise-blue glacier waters, the spectacular Petetruy waterfalls, secret places, unspoilt valleys and superb sun-drenched natural pools that beckon you to take a dip, combine to add a poetic charm of this waterside walk really soothes the senses. On the return, it isn’t unusual to come across ibex and marmots in their natural habitat. From €28 per person per half-day Virage montagne / Aperigloo +33 (0)6 11 51 98 74 aperigloomegeve@gmail.com
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Bucolic walk and gourmet break at the Calvaire Refuge This walk begins in Megève village centre, climbs the Chemin du Calvaire, then continues through the woods, progressing gently towards the Creux Saint-Jean. Although this cool, peaceful haven is hidden from view and from the sun’s rays, it nevertheless allows light to filter discreetly through. Like a refreshing cocoon, it offers a lush green setting in which to relax by the river before reaching the Calvaire Refuge for a gourmet lunch on the terrace, in the shade of the trees... Hidden from view, this refuge towers above the village like a fabulous lookout point offering a panoramic view over the entire valley of Val d’Arly. Set menu from €24 Calvaire Refuge +33 (0)4 50 47 54 39 lerefugeducalvaire.com
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Wellbeing and zen-ness at the Tigrr Princesse
Take the plunge at the Palais pool complex
Comfortably settled by the pool, customers of the recently-opened Tigrr Princesse find sanctuary at the edge of the forest. Escape to mountain pastures where the Asian cuisines includes Thai, Vietnamese and Indonesian specialities, served on a panoramic terrace before lying on a sun lounger to soak up the sun. Party animals won’t want to miss the “aperitif” version, every evening from 5pm, with pétanque at sunset, DJ and sushi. Others will opt for the Saturday-morning yoga version. Open 7 days a week 11am to midnight
Whether you want to swim 50-metre lengths in the Olympic-sized outdoor pool, or opt for the indoor pools, the family pool with paddling area, the racing slide, the outdoor games field, or a relaxing session in the spa pool, the Palais pool complex offers all the joys of water in a mountain setting. A stone’s throw from the village centre, the Palais is above all the largest sports complex in the Alps, with 30,000 m² devoted to leisure activities! Admission from €5.50 for children, €7.10 for adults. Free for the under 5s.
Tigrr Princesse +33 (0)4 50 98 09 80 le-tigrr.com
Le Palais +33 (0)4 50 21 15 71 lepalaismegeve.com
Fly fishing in mountain streams The Pays du Mont-Blanc region boasts some amazing fishing trails in an extremely well-preserved natural environment. In the heart of this anglers’ playground, a professional fishing guide offers introductory fly-fishing sessions, or a chance to perfect the technique as you head upstream on the rivers and torrents. Alone or as a family, you can enjoy a half-day’s fishing or take the bivouac option and fish for several days. This ultimate nature activity requires patience, meticulousness and precision! From €290 per half-day for 4 people, equipment included Bureau des Guides +33 (0)4 50 21 55 11 guides-megeve.com
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The oasis for good food
Dinner in a teepee in the great outdoors In a lovely green bucolic setting, this summer Evolution 2 is organising gourmet evening meals in a teepee. An unusual nature experience for groups of 6 people minimum, for a nice cool evening that’s all about tranquillity and the good life. Children can run about and have fun near the picturesque stream, while the adults sip peacefully with their drinks under the orangey rays of the setting sun... €40 per person for the evening meal
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the banks of Ja illet lake, facing majestic Mon the t Blanc mount ain range, Portes du Mon t-Blanc invite s you to help yourself to the electric plancha grills at your disposal! For a family picnic at lunc htime, or a ro mantic evening barbec ue, this site in the heart of nature can be reached on foot or by mountain bike via the trails, or by the Jaillet gondol a lift (a 10-min ute walk away). It’s ea sy: just downl oad the app, select a plancha via bl uetooth and prepare to cook your vege tables, meat or fish!
June to Septem ber – accessibl e from 10am to 8pm. The Jaille t gondola lift clo ses at 6pm.
Evolution 2 +33 (0)4 50 55 54 55 evolution2.com
A basketful of local produce at the Mottaz Gardens Vegetables straight from the garden, herbal teas to enjoy on cool summer evenings, raspberry jam, dandelion flower jelly, blackcurrant coulis, thyme syrup, dried lemon balm and more, all direct from the farm shop or at the market on Friday or Sunday. Prepare to fill your basket with mouthwatering products from the Mottaz Gardens! Gabriel, Corinne and their family have been growing organic-certified products at their farm in Megève, just a stone’s throw from the village, since 1997. Gabriel Perrin or Corinne Salvi +33 (0)4 50 53 89 48 gabriel.perrin0967@orange.fr
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An innovative food-and-non-alcoholic-drink-pairing experience at La Dame de Pic*
Brunch and tearoom at the River Megève
At the restaurant La Dame de Pic - Le 1920, wine isn’t the only beverage capable of enhancing a gourmet dish! The chef, Anne-Sophie Pic, has decided to offer her customers the choice of accompanying their food with alcohol-free cocktails, teas or herbal teas. The flowers and fruits they contain yield their full flavour, creating some astonishing matches... and an incredible journey for the tastebuds. Try them with the signature dish, Anne-Sophie’s famous Berlingots. New: In March 2022, La Dame de Pic - Le 1920 won its very first Michelin star.
After a long evening of partying, there’s nothing like a meal of avocado canapés or eggs Benedict to get you back on your feet the next day! This new and unique establishment offers American and Englishstyle brunches (made with local products from Megève farms) and fresh fruit juice, to eat in or take away. You’ll find it tucked in the heart of the village, by a mountain stream. In a mixed decor of wood and old red brick for an urban feel, the River is also a great place to enjoy a salad, a one-bowl meal, a delicious pastry as an afternoon snack, or a platter of nibbles to share at the end of the day!
€320 per food & alcohol-free drink pairing session La Dame de Pic – Le 1920 +33 (0)4 50 78 62 65 fourseasons.com
La Petite Fontaine voted Best Fondue in Megève During the Toquicimes festival held last October, the restaurant “La Petite Fontaine” won the Best Fondue in Megève competition. A title that highlights the delicious cuisine of Justine and Edouard, and their choice of outstanding cheeses matured by Pierre Gay (based in Annecy, he is ‘Meilleur Ouvrier de France Fromager’ - Best French Worker Cheesemaker). On the terrace, in an authentic setting with views over Javen lake (a 5-minute walk away), or in the warmth of the chalet in the evening, you’ll find the best fondue at La Petite Fontaine! The next Toquicimes event will be held from 20th to 23rd October and is sponsored by French pastry chef and chocolate maker, Pierre Hermé. Open at weekends in May and June, and daily from 15th June to 30th September.
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The oasis for relaxing
Yoga Retreats at Les Fermes de Marie Les Fermes de Marie, the historic 5-star hotel run by the Sibuet family, symbolises the mountain lifestyle and is widely recognised for its wellness stays. This summer and autumn, the Yoga Retreats are organised by Le Tigre Yoga Club, with 4 days of Ashtanga, Vinyasa, meditation, Yin Yoga or Jivamukti Yoga. This experience also comes with ultra healthy, environmentally-friendly cuisine and detox cooking classes, mindful walking under the stars, massages and treatments at Spa Pure Altitude, and time for sharing and discussion. From 3rd to 7th July and from 23rd to 27th October 2022. From €1,800 per person for 4 days in a single room, or €3,000 for 2 people sharing a double room. Les Fermes de Marie +33 (0)4 50 93 03 10 fermesdemarie.com
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Bivouacking, to admire the night sky... Spending the night out in nature watching the magnificent sunset from the heights of Mont d’Arbois provides a unique opportunity to listen to this natural environment and refocus on your inner self. The two-day trip amid mountain pastures in the company of Odile and Eric has a soothing effect on the nerves. In the evening, the hosts take good care of tired hikers, preparing dinner inside the yurt. As the evening draws slowly to a close, it's time to curl up inside your sleeping bag in the tent. €177 per person for 2 days all included (guides, meals, equipment, accommodation) based on 4 adults + 4 children. Megève Raquettes +33 (0)6 86 96 88 57 megeve-raquettes.com
Déj Spa at the new Loges Blanches spa centre Last winter, the 4-star Loges Blanches hotel installed a brand new spa facility under the Cinq Mondes brand, the promise of an even greater sense of wellbeing at this establishment that already boasted a beautiful heated outdoor pool and a sauna, set among the wooden chalets. The new “Déj Spa” package offers a soothing break, the perfect climax to a fabulous pampering experience which includes a 25-minute Cinq Mondes massage, lunch (main dish and dessert), a detox cocktail and admission to the outdoor swimming pool and the sauna. Simply go with the flow... €89 for the Day Spa package. Massages from €59. From 27th June to 4th September 2022. Les Loges Blanches +33 (0)4 50 47 37 30 leslogesblanches-megeve.com
Pleasant getaways at the Flocons de Sel***** Tucked away in a quiet green setting in the upper reaches of Megève, Flocons de Sel is a 5-star Relais & Châteaux hotel designed like a family home. With vast, warm spaces that open onto the mountain, it is a haven of relaxation offering a well-being break for the body and for lovers of fine Michelin-starred restaurants (3 Michelin stars for Emmanuel Renaut). All year round, the chef cultivates his own fruit, vegetables and herbs to use in his cooking. But his passion for food and local sources doesn’t stop there. The honey comes from his own hives, and his customers can enjoy fresh eggs from his hens, every morning for breakfast!
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La Chaumine***, the little house on the prairie! The 3-star Chaumine hotel is a typical Megève-style chalet with a lovely family atmosphere where happiness reigns. At an ideal location at the top of a hill, it nestles in the mountains just 300 metres from the village centre and close to multiple hiking trails. It has a cosy, friendly atmosphere that makes you feel at home. Its decor is a mix of warm, light-coloured wood and minerals from the mountains. Inside is a lounge with fireplace, outside there’s a pretty garden with a fountain. This enchanting place is a secret well-kept by the local people. From €105 for a double room. Open from 9th July to 4th September 2022. La Chaumine +33 (0)4 50 21 37 05 hotel-lachaumine-megeve.com
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The oasis for
recharging your batteries Get that complexion glowing again at the Lodge Park
With its trapper atmosphere, the elegant Lodge Park refuge stands like a centrepiece in the heart of the village. The interior feels like a Canadian lodge, with comfortable aged-leather sofas arranged around an impressive fireplace, inviting you to relax. Unless you prefer to laze by the outdoor heated pool... And to really unwind, there’s the Pure Altitude spa. Treatments include “Bol d’air Pur”, a complete facial that’s perfect for detoxifying stressed-out city complexions, with manipulations of hot basalt stones and cold jade rollers to boost lymphatic circulation. As for “Bulle d’Oxygène”, this is a traditional facial that cleanses and detoxifies but the treatment also involves massaging reflex zones to oxygenate the skin and soothe the epidermis. €135 for Bol d’air Pur (80 minutes) / €125 for Bulle d’Oxygène (50 minutes) Lodge Park +33 (0)4 50 93 05 03 contact@lodgepark.com
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Ride effortlessly along on an electric scooter Hitting the trails doesn't have to involve putting one foot in front of the other... For families with children aged 12 years and over, why not try the electric scooter? With this vehicle, which looks like a bike but with a platform between its wheels instead of a saddle, the user stands upright, helmet on, ready to take to the trails. The E-scooter can take you further and higher... all the way to an adventure! €75 per person for a 2-hour outing – €60 per person for the sunset version from 4.30pm to 6pm
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Katy Misson +33 (0)6 67 27 15 82 satiamyoga.com
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Summer Fit: 3 days to look after yourself Megève is a hotspot for good vibes. Sylvie Geoffroy, a high-level sports coach, personal trainer and qualified FitPro instructor, takes you on an inner journey during her 3-day summer fit course. Through hiking, urban fitness sessions, Yoga Flow stretching and meditation, Sylvie guides participants to a soothing, pleasant state that helps them switch off and let go. Surrounded by nature, this purifying mind-andbody experience leads to a sense of calm. €255 for 3 days (accommodation not included), 3 participants minimum Sylvie Geoffroy +33 (0)7 86 94 53 34
Mindful walking A little time out, to reconnect with the natural elements and tap into all that energy that nature surrounds us with. The option proposed by Christophe is a half-day “forest bathing” walk, from Megève village up to the trails of the Jaillet sector. Participants start by focussing on their own body and the here and now. Then, some will experiment with barefoot walking while, for others, the meditation session alone will lead them to an inner sense of wellbeing.
Exploring medicinal plants and herbs...
€25 per person for a group session.
The nature around us is so rich, that you sometimes just need to look down to find what you need for nutrition and health. In the company of a mountain guide, you’ll familiarise yourself with the plants our grandmothers used and learn about their properties in order to include them in cooking and everyday remedies. A fascinating discovery!
Bureau des Guides +33 (0)4 50 21 55 11 guides-megeve.com
Half-day from €25 per person (minimum groups of 6 participants) and €180 for a group of 10 participants. Virage Montagne / Aperigloo +33 (0)6 11 69 30 24 aperigloomegeve@gmail.com
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On the Abondance trail As a true ambassador of mountain cuisine, Megève boasts 51 farms and local producers still in activity, offering a treasure trove for chefs who choose to purchase their ingredients at source. The expression "from farm to table" has never made so much sense! Setting off from Leutaz car park, this one-hour “cheese hike” takes food lovers to Alpage de Chevan, where Aline and Guillaume raise their 70 dairy cows and make Abondance farm cheese. Book ahead for a cheese tasting session at the farm
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Jean-Luc, inheritor of the savoir-faire of Henry Jacques Le Même In Megève, the name Henry Jacques Le Même conjures images of the era and style of the ski chalets that hold an important place in the architectural history of the village. As Megève’s inspirer, creator and guiding light, this architect continues to this day to influence the local way of life. As you might guess from the Hôtel Au Coin du Feu where an entire floor is devoted to him, or from the style of the new ski chalet at the Fermes de Marie. Jean-Luc Freundorfer at the “Au Soli” shop is all for this unique style, which he perpetuates and preciously safeguards. Jean-Luc is the last cabinet-maker to work on, renovate and create furniture items the way the master would, using noble materials that give interiors a real mountain spirit. Jean-Luc Freundorfer - Au Soli +33 (0)6 07 74 47 87 au.soli@wanadoo.fr
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Guided tour: Megève through water and time... Water is to Megève what an oasis is to the desert... The history of Mageva, the “village surrounded by water”, dates back to the 12th century. It was the presence of water at this mountain pass that encouraged people to settle here. They built watermills and saw mills to harness the water’s driving force. Based around springs, wells, washhouses, 8 fountains and 2 torrents, the history of Megève is told by heritage guide Sophie Blanchin during this fascinating tour. A wonderful journey back to the Megève of yesteryear, every Thursday from 10am to 11.30am.
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In search of markers! Orienteering is a fun activity but also requires a little methodology! Although it involves handling tools like a map and a compass, it’s really about the strategy put together to find all the markers as quickly as possible. This is definitely a case of more haste, less speed! Alongside Mickaël and Alban, participants will learn all the basics of this fascinating activity! €180 per half-day session for a group of 10 people. €280 per day. Virage montagne / Aperigloo +33 (0) 6 11 51 98 74 aperigloomegeve@gmail.com
For curious, sporty children keen for adventure, the Trappers camp by Sandrine and her son Raphaël is the place to be. With activities in the great outdoors from 10am to 4.30pm, the 6-day course includes hiking, treetop adventure trails, dog-hiking, animal tracking, Land’Art, orienteering, cabin building, river hiking and chamois spotting. New this summer: A 24-hour experience on the mountain pastures for children aged 8-13 years, in the company of donkeys and with a night in a teepee! The perfect way to get them away from their screens and totally at one with nature. €600 for 6 days for 6-13 year olds. €480 for 6 days for 4-5 year olds. Sandrine Janet +33 (0) 6 87 82 24 38 monitrice.fr
Swinging on the heights of Megève Overlooking Megève village, the Domaine du Mont d’Arbois 18-hole course attracts golf enthusiasts year after year, but also beginners keen to pitch and putt in an idyllic setting. As well as combining horizontal greens and vertical peaks, it is also the oldest stylized mountain golf course in the world. Its technical aspect gives top golfers the feeling that they are driving the mountain, and its popularity is evidenced by the numerous golf events that take place every year. Golf du Mont d’Arbois respects the rich natural resources it enjoys and has adopted an environmentally friendly approach for the last 10 years. Open from 13th May to 1st November 2022. From €270 per season for 5 green fees, 18 holes. For beginner golfers who want to practise at the driving range, equipment can be rented at the fixed price of €5. Golf du Mont d’Arbois +33 (0)4 50 21 29 79 fourseasons.com
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Attend one of the most famous rallies in Europe: the Coupe des Alpes Fans of ancient automobiles and vintage racing cars, take note: the Coupe des Alpes rally is coming to Megève on 9th and 10th June! The 33rd occasion of this international race involving vintage cars from the 50s to 80s attracts a hundred or so different models to race for some 1,000 km from Lake Geneva to Cannes, visiting legendary places along the way and crossing the greatest mountain passes. A fabulous trip across the Alps awaits the 150 participants arriving from all over Europe! Head for the village square to admire these magnificent machines and chat with some true enthusiasts! The vehicles arrive at the village square on Thursday 9th June from 3.30pm. They leave for Serre Chevalier on Friday 10th June at 8am. megeve.com
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E-Bike holiday at the Cœur de Megève**** Spend 3-days on a mountain E-bike exploring the lush green landscapes, narrow village streets and the sumptuous panoramic views of the Mont-Blanc mountain range, all in the company of a MTB expert. A 3-day sporting experience in the great outdoors followed by an evening relaxing in the hotel’s Tata Harper spa, a pioneer of the green movement in the world of cosmetics, or in the lounge of the 4-star Cœur de Megève boutique hotel, a contemporary designer venue right in the heart of the village. €1,050 per person, including 3 days in half-board (lunches at traditional restaurants), mountain E-bike rental, and the services of the guide. Cœur de Megève +33 (0)4 50 21 25 30 coeurdemegeve.com
Accompanied by a mountain guide, seasoned hikers can go exploring the summits above Megève. This all-day outing takes hikers along relatively exposed trails that lead them across Aiguille Croche and Mont Joly. The chance to enjoy a 360° panoramic view over Megève village, and to virtually touch the majestic Mont-Blanc mountains. €31 per person for an all-day hike with a group.
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Fly over Megève in a hot-air balloon For some a dream, for others a desire to push the boundaries... A flight in a hotair balloon is a magical, intrepid and memorable experience that one never forgets. The perfect gift, perhaps to yourself, to rediscover Megève and the surrounding area from a brand new angle! Nobody quite knows where the wind will take this amazing balloon, a fantastic opportunity to simply drift, towards Val d’Arly or Mont-Blanc, before landing to round off your airborne adventure with a glass of champagne. From €270 per 1-hour flight in the Pays du Mont-Blanc region. Alpes Montgolfière alpes-montgolfiere.fr
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Finish line of the 10th stage in Megève Megève will host the finish line for the 10th stage of the Tour de France cycle race. Mountains are the main feature of this 148km stage between Morzine and Megève, taking competitors from the banks of Lake Geneva to Megève with a final sprint to the iconic Cote 2000 site which, in 5 years, has become famous for its stage finish lines (the 2016 Tour de France, and the Dauphiné Criterium race in 2020). A dream for cycling enthusiasts!
More info on megevenaturetrail.com
Publicity cars expected at 3.20pm. First competitors expected at 5pm.
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