Destination Guide – Megève

Megève is a beautiful village in Haute-Savoie, the Rochebrune cable car was the first cable car in France dedicated to skiing.

Geneva airport is approximately 1 hour transfer by car.

By the 1950’s Megève was considered the ‘place to be’, and was popular with wealthy individuals, stage & film star. It was nicknamed the 21st arrondissement  of Paris by Jean Cocteau.

Pedestrianised in the main square, it has a multitude of shops, restaurants & bars. For those looking for a romantic stay, you can be taken around by horse and carriage.

Eating Out

There are plenty of wonderful choices if you wish to eat out – either on the mountain or in the village. Mountain recommendations

• La Fruitière, Folie Douce (located at the top of the Mont Joux chairlift) – a livelier restaurant on the slopes. You can easily spend the whole afternoon up here watching the live shows.  £££
• Le Face au Mont-Blanc (at the top of the Jaillet ski lift) – French cuisine. £££
• Chalet Le Radaz (on the blue Pré Rosset piste) – French cuisine. £££

• La Table du Trappeur – a traditional French restaurant located in the Hotel Saint Georges in the village. ££
• Flocons de Sel – a 3* Michelin restaurant located close to the chalet. £££ – Or their sister restaurant Flocons Village – a more relaxed bistro in the main village.

• Le Hibou Blanc – good for breakfast, lunch and dinner located in the heart of the village. £££
• Comptoir d’Alice – more of a gastro pub serving a lovely selection of food. ££

Grocery Shopping

There are number of supermarkets and smaller food shops in the village including a Carrefour and Le Petit Casino.  Mora Primeurs is brilliant for fresh fruit and vegetables as well as fresh fish and shellfish to order.There is also an Intermarché Super on the way to Praz sur Arly.