Megève, France
A collection of interconnected Savoyard chalets in Megève, home to the first mountain spa in the French Alps and seven restaurants rooted in alpine tradition.
Weathered timber chalets cluster around alpine gardens, 550 metres from the centre of Megève. An underground passage links private chalets to the main hotel, its spa, and its swimming corridor. Jocelyne Sibuet designed every interior, layering old Savoyard wood, stone, and mountain textiles into rooms that feel inherited rather than built. Seven restaurants, a Beauty Farm, and a children's hamlet called Hameau des Enfants sit within the estate.
The Sibuet family created the first mountain spa here in 1989. That decision shaped everything that followed. The Beauty Farm draws on five alpine elements, woods, water, fire, stone, and plants, for treatments that aim at physical and spiritual regeneration. Pure Altitude, the hotel's own cosmetic line, uses botanical ingredients from these peaks. Alpine well-being is a guiding principle, not a marketing phrase.
Domaine Evasion Mont-Blanc opens directly from the estate. Snow gardens and ESF instructors welcome beginners. Advanced skiers reach steeper terrain across the linked area. Dog sledding runs through the valley. Children feed reindeer at Domaine le Coulairon, a herding farm in the snowy peaks above Megève.
Winter Camp keeps younger guests busy with snowshoeing, climbing, sledging, and laser games in the snow. Snowmobile circuits depart from Les Saisies, covering up to 25 kilometres of alpine terrain. On clear evenings, a heated teepee hosts fondue suppers reached by snowshoe. In summer, the alpine garden blooms around the chalets.
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Straight-line distance from hotel: 17 km directCreated in 1991, this national nature reserve restricts dog presence and allows only pedestrian access. It aims to conserve protected species and habitats under protection class 4 regulations.
Straight-line distance from hotel: 3.5 km directThis Christomet station is an aerialway station and a public transport station. It provides access to ski lifts, including a top station for skiing lifts as shown in the linked image.
Route length: 8.8km loopEstimated time: 2hLoop routeThe Réserve naturelle de la Tourbière des Saisies - Beaufortain is a regional natural reserve classified as a protected area. It is designated for the protection of local natural habitats and promotes nature watching and wellbeing activities.
Route length: 1.4km linearDifficulty: MediumLinear routeMilloz is an intermediate downhill piste, 2400 meters long, groomed for classic skiing but not lit. It is operated under wikidata Q534206.
Route length: 1.1km linearDifficulty: EasyLinear routeArgent is an easy, one-way downhill piste with a distance of 600 meters. It is groomed using the classic technique and is part of the Saint-Gervais ski area with additional information available online.
Route length: 1.3km linearDifficulty: MediumLinear routeChaillettes is an intermediate difficulty downhill piste with a grooming classic style and a length of 1100 meters. It is a one-way piste operated under wikidata Q534206.
Straight-line distance from hotel: 50 m directSeason: SummerHotel staff take small groups on a guided hike in the high mountain pastures. The activity is offered twice a week during the summer months.
Straight-line distance from hotel: 50 m directSeason: SummerLes Fermes de Marie offers a guest-only dining experience at L’Alpage des Fermes in summer. The experience is available two times a week for lunch and dinner. One review describes it as a mountain chalet setting with fondue.
Route length: 0.4km loopEstimated time: 6minLoop routeLac biotope de Combloux is a sports centre dedicated to swimming activities. It operates seasonally with opening hours from July to August and requires a reservation and entrance fee for access. The site has been open since 2002, offering a regulated swimming environment for visitors.
Route length: 1.2km linearDifficulty: MediumLinear routeGrande Épaule is a mountain hiking path with a dirt surface and intermediate trail visibility. Cycling is not allowed here, highlighting its focus on hiking and skiing activities. The area features an intermediate difficulty downhill piste, suitable for skiing enthusiasts.
Le Restaurant des Fermes sits at the heart of the main chalet. The kitchen follows the market, cooking simple and authentic products that change with the season. Mountain cuisine here means direct flavours, not elaborate technique.
Six more venues surround it. Le Carnotzet is a wood-and-tile cheese room built for fondue and raclette devotees. L'Alpage des Fermes serves summer table d'hote meals in the mountain pastures, preserving the soul of traditional Savoyard alpine life. Le Vieux Megeve is an institution in the village centre. Le Relais Mont-Blanc, on Place du Clocher, brings the cuisines of Italy, Savoy, and Switzerland onto one plate. Le Beef Lodge fills its dining room with wood, warm hangings, and trophy mounts. On winter evenings, a heated teepee hosts Savoyard fondue, diots, and homemade desserts.
The Beauty Farm opened in 1990, one year after Les Fermes de Marie created the first mountain spa in the French Alps. That founding vision still defines the space. Five natural elements, woods, water, fire, stone, and plants, shape every treatment and every room.
An underground passage leads from private chalets to the spa level. Guests surface into a swimming corridor, dry sauna, wet sauna, hammam, and hot and cold Japanese water baths. Indoor and outdoor jacuzzis face the mountain skyline. An outdoor sauna sits in alpine air. Named treatments include Snow White, Energetique des Alpes ritual massage, and Bol d'Air Pur. Pure Altitude, the hotel's own cosmetic brand, uses alpine botanical ingredients across every protocol. Private chalets hold their own jacuzzi, sauna, and massage table.
Les Fermes de Marie roots its identity in the alpine landscape of Megève. The Sibuet family built the estate from reclaimed Savoyard farmhouse timber, preserving the working character of mountain structures that might otherwise have disappeared. This material stewardship reflects a deep connection to place rather than a certification framework.
Pure Altitude, the in-house cosmetic line, sources botanical ingredients from the surrounding Alps. The estate's alpine garden supports seasonal planting, and kitchen sourcing follows the market, reducing transport distances. Detailed environmental data is not publicly available.
Reclaimed timber, stone walls, and the worn warmth of authentic Savoyard farmhouses reassembled into a single alpine estate. Accommodation spans the main chalet building and a collection of private standalone chalets — du Skieur, Chatel, and le Molitor. Ski shop access and a shuttle to the lifts make the setup straightforward for days on the mountain.
Chalet des Fermes de Marie
Le Chalet du Skieur
A private chalet rental in Megève, part of the Chalets des Fermes collection associated with Les Fermes de Marie.
Chalet Chatel
A private chalet rental in Megève, part of the Chalets des Fermes collection associated with Les Fermes de Marie.
Le Chalet le Molitor
A private chalet rental in Megève, part of the Chalets des Fermes collection associated with Les Fermes de Marie.
Sleep in Savoyard timber, wake to Mont-Blanc views, and walk underground to the Beauty Farm that started alpine wellness in 1989.
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