Four Seasons Hotel Megève

The first Four Seasons mountain experience in Europe is now open in one of the most beloved resort areas in the French Alps: welcome to the new Four Seasons Hotel Megève.

The only hotel located on the slopes of Mont d"Arbois, just five minutes from the charming medieval town village of Megève, Four Seasons Hotel Megève is the newest addition to one of Europe"s most important mountain resorts. With direct access to more than 400 kilometres (277 miles) of skiing, plus the region"s only in-house Ski Valet and Ski Concierge services, Four Seasons is also inviting skiers to experience more remote runs with the new Helicopter Ski Safaris. Back near the Hotel, myriad other winter recreational pursuits are virtually at one"s doorstep, from snowboarding to sleigh rides, ice fall climbing and ice sports including hockey, skating and curling.

"We are particularly delighted to welcome our first guests at this festive time of year, when Megève is at its most magical," says General Manager François Arrighi. "In addition to special holiday menus for Christmas on December 25, we will also present a Russian Christmas dinner on January 6. Through February, there will be musical entertainments, and of course we invite our guests to enjoy our famous flocons de neige (snowflake) treats that are a speciality of the region."

Long a see-and-be-seen retreat for Europe"s elite, Megève is perhaps best known as a winter destination, but the summer season brings a new world of possibilities for those who love the outdoors, beginning with a few rounds at Mont d"Arbois Golf Club, adjacent to the Hotel. Other popular summer activities include hiking and mountaineering, paragliding, biking, kayaking and air tours via plane, helicopter or hot air balloon, not to mention designer shopping in town.

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