Skiing Short Breaks in Megeve

In Mont-Blanc country, Megève is very easily accessed from Sallanches (13 km - motorway exit and TGV train). Conceived in the 1920s as a French alternative to Saint-Moritz, it was the first purpose-built resort in the Alps.  It is an enchanting town set in a lovely sunny setting, which has retained its heritage and old rustic charm to become one of the most fashionable resorts in France.

It is one of the best resorts in the Alps for non-skiers: It has a beautifully preserved medieval centre - now pedestrianised - with narrow cobbled streets, tastefully restored buildings, a pretty church, horse-drawn sleighs, a weekly market, an open-ice rink and plenty of marked paths for walkers.  There are lots of smart clothing, jewellery, food, antique and gift shops. The choice is endless, so much so that if you cannot ski you could do worse than wander round town window-shopping. In short, Megève is a resort to taste the mythic French 'art de vivre'.