Christmas in Megeve

Happy New Year to you all.  Sorry to have been so long in writing this.  I put it down to laziness.  Anyway, we arrived here on December 23rd with Elizabeth and her family, having had an early Christmas at home with all the family.  We had a great Christmas here and Nick, the chef at the Sylvana did an amazing Christmas dinner with turkey and all the trimmings. Patryk is the chalet manager there this year.
At the Rond Point we have Helen as chalet manager, who last worked for us 22 years ago at the Sylvana.  Her partner, Stuart, is the driver etc there.  For those who remember Matt, he is back again at the Rond Point as handyman, etc. etc..  And of course, Rory is the resort manager with Olivia as admin.
Our daughter Caroline and her family came out for New Year, so we had two days with all the family, skiing.  We have had no snow since before Christmas but it is cold and they are making lots of snow so the pistes are good, though hard, particularly in the morning.   Snow is forecast for Wednesday next week.  We have had sunny, clear days, though cold - minus 5 -10.  I had to have the heaters on for my gloves and boots yesterday.
The pictures are a selfie of Elizabeth, me and Tommy (grandson aged 11) and John and Elizabeth's family skiing at Jaillet.
Sadly, I have a torn meniscus in my right knee.  I had a steroid injection in November but that has not worked, and I am scheduled to have an arthroscopy on Tuesday 15th.  So my ski season is going to be  curtailed this year.  I am hoping that the operation will work and I shall be back on skis in March.

Are you ready to ski? Flights are now out for the whole season!

Are you ready to ski?  Flights are now out for the whole season! I hope you're enjoying the last few balmy days of summer because winter really is just around the corner and it's promising to be a great one.  Flights have now been released from Easyjet and the like for the whole season so you can now book for March and April in the picturesque and beautiful resort of Megeve.    Keeping prices low for school holidays!   Easter is late this year and flights are not cheap but we've kept our accommodation prices low for school holiday weeks and as a little extra, we'd like to offer £50/person off our catered chalets for w/c 7th April!  Prices start at just £550/person in our catered chalet/hotel Sylvana and Rond Point. We are also offering £200/person off for the week of New Year in our superior chalet Les Clochettes and £100/person off for w/c 17th Feb (half term) in all our catered chalets. There's also short breaks available for all holiday periods and if flights are looking too expensive, have you thought about driving?  It's an easy 550 mile drive from Calais on motorways all the way except the last 20 mins.  Very straightforward.  Don't miss this great opportunity to get the kids skiing this hols!   See our special offers! Introducing our new apartment Le Chamois!   As it's name suggests, this could not be a more central apartment in Megeve.  It is metres from the Christmas tree in the central square, 50m from the Chamois lift so straight up for ski school etc. and right in the thick of it for all the Megeve charm, cobbled streets, horse drawn caleches and of course wonderful bars and restaurants.  Yet, this apartment is at the back of the building so is quiet.  It is ideal for a romantic getaway having one double bedroom as well as a comfortable sitting room/dining area with balcony and well equipped kitchenette.  However, it could also suit a family of four, who don't mind being a little cozy, as there are also bunk beds in an alcove off the main corridor.  Short breaks and ski weekends are available as well as week's.  Click here for more details!   Welcome back Chalet Centrale! It's taken a while to secure the Chalet Centrale for this season but we're delighted to announce that we are signing the leases as we speak and will have this popular centrally located chalet back for the season.  Sleeping 4 people in a double and a twin bedded room with a comfortable sitting/dining room and separate kitchen.  It is nice and spacious and only a couple of minutes walk to the central square and ski lift.  The supermarket is just round the corner although don't forget, we offer semi-catered option (delivered dinner and breakfast) at most of our self-catered properties if you don't feel like cooking!  This property also has private parking and a large garden, perfect for snowball fights! Book Now or Check Availability We hope to be able to welcome you to Megeve again next season!  Please do give us a call on 01603 477471 or drop us an email if we can help you in any way. Best wishes, Debbie, Sarah, Rachel, Elizabeth & John   Facebook Twitter Website Email Instagram Google Plus Pinterest

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Dear reader Grab a cuppa, sit down and treat yourself to a quick read of our latest news and offers below. You won't regret it and you might save yourself some money.   Book now and save money... So we're guessing that booking your next skiing holiday isn't at the top of your list of jobs to do right now. How about if we told you that a five minute phone call before the end of June could save you money on your next ski trip, that would change things wouldn't it? Well it's true. So what are you waiting for? As is the case this time every year, we are due to review our prices for season 2019 which may mean an increase on some of our deals. However right now and through until the end of this month, you can still book at season 2018 brochure prices in our catered chalets and self-catered apartments with just £150 deposit per person. There really is no better time to book your holiday to Megeve than now!

Book Now Back by popular demand - Le Sporting apartments We're thrilled to announce that we have not two but three of the gorgeous Le Sporting Apartments back on our books for season 2019 These self-catered ski apartments are extremely spacious with two en-suite bedrooms (twin or double beds) with large balconies and a huge open plan, sitting room, dining room and kitchen again with balcony, beautifully furnished to a high standard using wood and natural materials. The apartments have stunning views through the huge floor to ceiling windows towards Mont Blanc, Rochebrune and Megeve respectively. The Rochebrune is situated on the fourth floor, Mont Blanc 2 on the second floor and Megeve on the first floor.  There is a lift so no need to worry about tired legs! We also offer our semi-catered option in these chalets for those who don't want to cook but still want their own privacy.  Meals delivered to your door, just pop them in the oven! The Le Sporting apartments were extremely popular last season so don't delay in booking if you're interested or want a choice of dates/apartments... NB - for those re booking, the Mont Blanc 2 is the same layout as the apartment we had last year but is 2 floors lower down.   Book Now Exclusive use of Les Clochettes Thinking of skiing with all your family or a large group of friends? Why not come to our superior catered chalet Les Clochettes and have it all to yourselves! Sounds indulgent but exclusive use is a fantastic way to create memories or mark a special occasion in your own private space with staff to look after you! With five twin/double ensuite bedrooms, all with balconies and two with jacuzzi baths we can cater for ten people in the main chalet. If there's more in your party, we can also cater for a further four or six by adding the apartment above Our superior catered ski chalet Les Clochettes is in an ideal quiet location for those that want to enjoy the peace of the mountains but still only a few minutes stroll down to the centre of Megeve to enjoy the picturesque cobbled streets, bars and boutiques.  Just 150m from the Rochebrune cable car it's very close to the slopes.  But the real joy is the chalet.  Beautifully proportioned with a large, spacious sitting room, looking out onto the Rochebrune mountain, you can enjoy a delicious aperetif and canapes from the comfort of the leather armchairs, or perhaps from the sunny veranda whilst discussing your day on the slopes.  Soothe any aches and pains away in our new sauna and then relax over a four course dinner with appellation controllee wine prepared by your own professional live in chef and served by your knowledgeable host who are there to ensure your comfort.  Then hit the hay and collapse into soft, deep beds made with crisp linen to wake well rested for the day ahead on the slopes.  A hearty cooked breakfast will set you up for the day. Don't forget we offer short breaks as well as full weeks in all our properties.  Ideal for a quick getaway!   Book Now As always, we're here to help if you have any questions at all - We're all passionate about Megeve and keen to share our knowledge of the resort. It was an incredible season last year and we're very much looking forward to more of the same for season 2019. Hope to hear from you soon, Elizabeth, Debbie, Rachel, Sarah & John xx

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