New season, new snow

At last, it's snowing!   The grass outside our apartment is turning white and the tree's branches are being outlined.  So far, the lifts have been open for walkers only but I hope that that will change tomorrow. 
We have a very good team this year and everyone is raring to go.  Johnny and Tracey are Resort  Manager and Manager of the Sylvana respectively, Hannah is back as resort rep., Sam (who was the chef at the Clochettes last year) is now in the Rond Point and Santa ( who was chef last year at the RP) is now a driver at the Sylvana.   So there will be some old faces ( and new ) for you to remember.
So see you soon!

More snow to village level!

Good morning all. Today we are bringers of good news - there's snow a plenty in Megeve, even to village level!

It's become a morning ritual for the team here in the U.K to check the Megeve webcams for signs of the white stuff, so as you can imagine we were thrilled this morning to see these glorious pictures. Staff are arriving this week to get ready for the start of the season on Thursday 18th and hoping to get in some pre season skiiing... looks like they will!

If you haven't booked a ski break for this Winter, we still have some accommodation left with some great deals to be had. Christmas is now fully booked but we've one single room available for new year. Half term is also full, but if you're able to get out beforehand, the slopes are wonderfully quiet... Get in touch with our helpful and friendly team by calling 01603 477471 or emailing info@stanfordskiing.co.uk

Hope to hear from you soon! Team Stanford x

The best things about #Megeve

Hello all...

Right now, the kids are tucked up in bed and the other half is happily sitting in front of the fire with some easy viewing on TV. So I thought I'd take the chance to tell you about my trip to Megeve at the end of last month. In fact it wasn't just me - Stanford Skiing's other new recruit, the lovely Rachel came along too. Together, we took our maiden voyage into all thing's Stanford and Megeve

Rachel has been along to Megeve before as a paying guest with her family staying in the Sylvana  and I have visited St Gervais too, so we had a basic understanding of the area. However being able to see the stunning Alpine resort in the sunshine and fire non stop questions to the fantastic staff, (who have over 200 years knowledge of the area between them) proved extremely useful. Now we can pass that on to you guys too...


Now I can relay to you how stunning the resort is. How fab the accommodation is - from cosy and family friendly to luxurious and sophisticated. How ideal the locations are with a choice of town centre to almost at the end of the ski runs. What great a deal you get when booking transfers, lift passes and equipment hire. How fantastic the food is from breakfast to evening meals. Or what an amazing team of people will be looking after you from your first point of contact in the UK to your break away.

However what I've decided to do as a starter is give you a brief taste of Megeve by giving you some top 3's (ish) from the crew

The Best Things About Megeve

Beautiful mountain views in a tranquil setting
Tartiflette - This rich and luxurious potato dish straight out of the French Alps makes an indulgent supper!
People watching from the many cafés in the town centre 
The skiing!
  

The best wines to drink

Apremont
Reisling
Côtes-du-Rhône-Villages 
Crémant

The Best Ski Gadgets

Drone Camera - A flying remote control camera that allows you to rise above the clouds and capture the world around you
Go Pro - This wearable, waterproof, shockproof and high definition video camera is proving a hit on the pistes to capture all the action and vistas around
Apps - there are a variety of apps to chose from to help you make best use of your time away. Currency convertors, french translators, tourist information, ski trackers... Make your choice and download away!
H.U.D Ski Goggles - Want to know how fast you're skiing? or how far you've travelled? Stick on a pair of 'Heads-Up-Display' goggles and you're good to go

The Best Cheeses 

Beaufort
Tomme
Comté
Raclette
Reblochon
Abondance

The Best Things To Do

Champagne and Oyster Bar
Para Penting - Known to us as paragliding!
Ice Driving or sledding with Huskies
Telemarking - Using equipment similar to cross-country skiing, the ski bindings having the ski boot attached only at the toe. The technique is used in activities such as ski jumping, ski mountaineering, and cross country skiing
Using the Snow Parks - The Mont Joux Snow Park is located in the heart of the Megève ski resort with a 120 m long halfpipe and a Bag Jump

The Best Pistes 

Olympique
Princess Blanc
Mont Rossets
Grand Epaule

So there you have it! Some of the fave's from our staff. There are many things that could be added to this list... But the very best way of finding out for yourself is of course, making the trip and discovering your own favourite things about this amazing resort first hand. If you haven't booked yet, get your skates on (or ski's!).  Don't forget we offer ski weekends and short breaks as well as week long stays and Geneva is only 75 mins away so perfect for a quick getaway! - Go to www.stanfordskiing.co.uk or call us on 01603 477471

Looking forward to hearing from you soon, 
Team Stanford Skiing x

 

Beat the January Blues with a Ski Break

Low Price for Short Breaks in Early January! Now is a great time to book short breaks and ski weekends.  Flights are out and are still reasonable and we have a special low season rate for the beginning of January in all our our catered chalets and self-catered apartments.  You can take a flight out Thursday ski Thursday afternoon, Friday, Saturday and all day Sunday and catch a late flight back home ready for work on Monday.  Great for those limited on holidays and you feel like you've had a great break.  Alternatively, if you have the beginning of the week free that's even better as flights are cheaper, accommodation is cheaper, the Unthank Ski Club meets up and there is no staff day off.  We will organise the transfers all you need to do is book the flight.  Prices start at just £295/person for a 3 night stay in our catered chalets Sylvana and Rond Point starting on a Sunday excluding flights and transfers.  Call us to book now!

We offer short breaks in all of our catered chalets from our superior chalet Les Clochettes to our friendly and comfortable chalet-hotels Sylvana and Rond Point and self-catered apartments Les Clochettes and St. Paul.  We also offer a transfer service from Geneva airport.  Flights are out so and accommodation is booking up.  Please call us before booking flights so you're not disappointed! Do give us a call if you have any queries or would like any advice.  We look forward to welcoming you to Megeve this winter. Best wishes, Elizabeth, John, Debbie, Sarah and Rachel

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Special Offer on Christmas Holidays

10% off Christmas holidays! With the ground getting harder and freezing, it's time to think about Christmas.  Most of our chalets are now fully booked but we have a few rooms left in our Chalet/hotel Sylvana.  The most popular chalet with our regular guests, this chalet is a former small hotel with en-suite rooms, a professional chef and a roaring log fire in the relaxing sitting and bar area.  It has a welcoming, friendly ambience and is very close to the cable car.  Ideal for getting straight into the ski area.  On Christmas day there will be carols, Christmas trees and of course glorious snow filled pistes to whizz down whilst our professional chef cooks a delicious Christmas dinner.  Megeve is particularly beautiful at Christmas time with the village square lit up be a huge tree and the shops illuminated in sparkling fairy lights around the medieval village square.  Father Christmas visits his grotto on Christmas Eve and all are welcome.  There is vin chaud on offer and ice sculptures to admire. To tempt you away, we are offering 10% off week stays from Sunday 21st December.  Prices start at just £567/person excluding flights. Can't get away for the week?  Why not come for 3 or 4 nights.  We have short breaks over the Christmas period available starting from just £335/person excluding flights and transfers. Tempted? Get in touch with us by calling one of our helpful and friendly team on 01603 477471 or visit www.stanfordskiing.co.uk for more info Best wishes, Elizabeth, John, Debbie, Sarah and Rachel Facebook Twitter Website Email Google Plus

#Snow in #Megeve and #Ski Show

Well, we have the first snowfall of the season!  

This was Jean-Marc's view as he looked out of his bedroom this morning.

Not bad for October!  Nearly down to village level and the snow is still falling.  Here's some shots of Rochebrune and Mont d'Arbois.  Looks lovely up there!  Can't wait to get out at New Year.  We've still got a bit of space at Christmas in our Chalet Sylvana and our self-catered apartment Les Clochettes if you fancy letting someone else grapple with the turkey whilst you whoosh down the pistes but hurry up as everywhere else is booked.  Otherwise, pop out for a short break or weekend in January.  It's shaping up to be a great start to the season and flights are already out. 

Best wrap up warm Jean-Marc and family, it's forecast to be chilly for the next few days! 

Mont d'Arbois at 13:40 today!

Rochebrune at 13:40 today!

Next call, the London Ski Show!

Running from Thursday 30th October to Sunday 2nd November, it's an extravaganza of all things skiing and we shall be there with the Megeve ESF to help promote Megeve.  We can answer any questions you may have.  There'll be live freestyle demonstrations, lessons for all abilities, live music and Olympic athletes.  Sounds fun doesn't it!  It would be lovely to see you so do pop by.

Best wishes,
Elizabeth, John, Debbie, Sarah and Rachel
www.stanfordskiing.co.uk

Megeve's snow depth in late March has increased since '92 unlike other resorts!

Megeve's snow depth in late March has increased since '92 unlike other resorts!

It's true, according to the Ski Club of Great Britain, the snow depths on the lower slopes in Megeve (not even the higher ones!) in the third week in March has increased in the last five seasons compared to seasons '92-'98.  Other resorts have not been so lucky including Chamonix, Verbier, Tignes and Zermatt some of the so called snow sure resorts!  Of course, this report is not saying that those resorts had no snow, I'm sure there was still plenty, but one of the most common questions we get asked here in the office is will there be snow in March.  This report quite clearly indicates that snow cover has improved in March not got worse  thanks I'm sure in part to Megeve's piste workers who do a great job.  Personally I love skiing towards the end of the season and we normally come out as a family for the last week in mid-April.  We love the longer days, the sunshine, the fact that we can sit and eat our lunch outside, the slopes are quieter, I can book instruction for the kids with ease as the ski schools are not so busy and likewise neither are the restaurants.  What's not too like!  I'm wondering if our guests have cottoned on to this as well as our superior chalet Les Clochettes is nearly full in March and we have a lot of regulars in our chalet/hotel Sylvana too.  Don't forget, Megeve is great for ski weekends and short ski breaks.  It's only 70 mins from Geneva.

Centre of Megeve on 24th March 2014

Top of Mont d'Arbois 24th March 2014

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