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Between prestigious chalets and some of the world's most famous ski areas, the French Alps offer a spectacular setting in summer and winter alike.

What's new

What's new in 2026 – 2027

Courchevel

Event

Courchevel turns 80

Courchevel

The season opens on 4 December 2026 with the resort's 80th anniversary: a birthday book, limited-edition HEAD skis and a women's World Cup night slalom on 22 December.

Restaurant

L'Altitude

K2 Altitude · Courchevel

A first Michelin star: Courchevel now has seven starred restaurants.

Ski area

Chenus summit & toboggan run

Courchevel

A 300 m² wooden panoramic terrace at the top of Les Chenus, and the toboggan run from 1850 to Le Village turned into a trail of light, magical at night.

Megève

Restaurant

Julien Gatillon au Saint-Nicolas

Megève

A new identity for this restaurant: contemporary French cooking built around seasonal produce.

Shop

Loiseau La Pâtisserie

Megève

The house's first shop, in the heart of the village.

Restaurant

Rural by Marc Veyrat

Côte 2000 · Megève

Marc Veyrat's mountain bistro reopens on 15 December 2026 for its fourth season: hearty Savoyard cooking in a wooden chalet beside the slopes, a sunny terrace and après-ski at the neighbouring Petit Chalet.

Shop

La Fromagerie du Vieux Pont

Megève

A cheese shop run by two Meilleurs Ouvriers de France, with tastings of the region's cheeses.

Information checked in October 2026. Dates and opening hours to be confirmed with each venue; our concierge takes care of reservations.

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Not to be missed

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December 2026

Opening of the ski season

The ski areas open: time to book chalet, chef and lift passes for the holidays.

31 December 2026

New Year in the mountains

New Year's Eve in the chalet with a private chef, by the fire, before the first run of the year.

January 2027

Megève Polo Masters

Snow polo comes to the heart of Megève village.

The essentials

Sights & nature

The view of Mont Blanc from Megève remains one of the most striking in the Alps. The village of Megève, with its cobbled lanes and preserved Savoyard architecture, and the legendary slopes of Courchevel 1850 complete this must-see trio.

Going out & dining

The Michelin-starred tables of Courchevel and the restaurants of Megève offer the full range, from the finest gastronomy to the convivial chalet.

Activities & experiences

Skiing and off-piste on some of Europe's largest ski areas, high-altitude spas and night sledging: the French Alps are lived at a pace as intense as the setting is spectacular.

Traditions & events

Fondues and Savoy tommes are the natural companions of long winter evenings. The Christmas markets of Megève and neighbouring resorts fill the festive season with the scent of spices and mulled wine.

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